An Upper Body-Lift combines three operations:
- A breast Lift (mastopexy)
- An arm lift (brachioplasty)
- A side chest lift
Dramatic weight loss typically follows bariatric surgeries such as lap-banding or gastric sleeve procedures. Further, massive weight loss can result in breast sag (ptosis) and emptiness, upper arm flabbiness (bat wings or bingo arms) and outer chest wall-axilliary skin looseness and sag.
Following massive weight loss, the usual first priority is addressing skin looseness of the lower body – a lower body-lift (circumferential lipectomy). This entails a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in the front and an outer thigh lift and buttock lift at the sides and back. This is also known as a circumferential or “belt” lipectomy.
Patients may also have ongoing concerns regarding skin excess and looseness of the upper body and an upper body-lift may be the next step.
An upper body-lift typically also combines a breast lift (mastopexy) with or without breast implants (mammoplasty), along with an arm-lift (brachioplasty) and outer chest wall lift.
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An Upper Body-Lift combines three operations:
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You are candidate for an upper body-lift if you have/are:
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Meet our Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Robert Drielsma MBBS, BSc(Med), FRACS
(AHPRA MED00001073756)
Dr Drielsma is an Australian trained Specialist Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years of extensive experience in plastic surgery of the face, breasts and body. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a member of the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)
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- Call on 1800 180 777 to arrange your surgeon consultation appointment.
- A Referral from your GP or specialist is required– you can’t have a consultation without a GP Referral
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What to Bring to your Surgeon Consultation
- Bring a friend or relative to help discuss the information and consider your choices
- Take lots of notes and read the documents provided thoroughly
- You may need to undress for a physical exam so wear simple clothing
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- Request more information about the procedure – call or contact us
- Organise a phone call with Patient Advisor (FREE)
- 2 consultations are required before booking surgery
Individual results may vary. All surgery carries risks.
You should get a second opinion from an equally qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon before proceeding with surgery.