Hey all,

I've lost about 200 lbs in my WLS journey (first lap band, then revised to gastric sleeve) and back in 2015 had a lower body lift and arm lift.

As I've since gender transitioned, I am now looking to have breast augmentation as well as a bra line lift to remove the excess skin on my back. Not sure if that's the same as an upper body lift / back lift?

Has anyone had any experience with this procedure? It seems pretty uncommon in relation to how many people deal with loose skin around their backs.

Thank you!

Hey all,
I've lost about 200 lbs in my WLS journey (first lap band, then revised to gastric sleeve) and back in 2015 had a lower body lift and arm lift.
As I've since gender transitioned, I am now looking to have breast augmentation as well as a bra line lift to remove the excess skin on my back. Not sure if that's the same as an upper body lift / back lift?
Has anyone had any experience with this procedure? It seems pretty uncommon in relation to how many people deal with loose skin around their backs.
Thank you!

I haven't had my surgery but I'm concerned about lose skin on my back. Is this something covered by insurance? Sorry I asked a question with a question but I'm sure someone ready this will have an answer for you. [emoji5]

33 minutes ago, NYC1992 said:

Hey all,

I've lost about 200 lbs in my WLS journey (first lap band, then revised to gastric sleeve) and back in 2015 had a lower body lift and arm lift.

As I've since gender transitioned, I am now looking to have breast augmentation as well as a bra line lift to remove the excess skin on my back. Not sure if that's the same as an upper body lift / back lift?

Has anyone had any experience with this procedure? It seems pretty uncommon in relation to how many people deal with loose skin around their backs.

Thank you!

My mom had a breast reduction a few years ago. She wasn't overweight, but had very large breasts. As a result, she also had "side boob" which was removed by her plastic surgeon along with the breast reduction. What she thought was "back fat" was actually breast. She looks a lot smaller around than she used to. I imagine they used liposuction to get that side area.

Hope that helps.

20 hours ago, AshAsh1 said:

My mom had a breast reduction a few years ago. She wasn't overweight, but had very large breasts. As a result, she also had "side boob" which was removed by her plastic surgeon along with the breast reduction. What she thought was "back fat" was actually breast. She looks a lot smaller around than she used to. I imagine they used liposuction to get that side area.

Hope that helps.

I'm transgender so I technically didn't even have breast tissue when I was losing weight (I have a considerable amount now but not as much as I would like, plus the back skin is both upper and lower) - this is probably true for most though!

21 hours ago, TaylorMade4One said:

I haven't had my surgery but I'm concerned about lose skin on my back. Is this something covered by insurance? Sorry I asked a question with a question but I'm sure someone ready this will have an answer for you.

I know with my lower body lift (tummy tuck/outer thigh/partial butt lift) and arm lift were not covered by insurance but I believe they did cover the hospital stay.

Edited May 22, 20188 yr by NYC1992

I know with my lower body lift (tummy tuck/outer thigh/partial butt lift) and arm lift were not covered by insurance but I believe they did cover the hospital stay.

Ok thanks!

Pull that back far forward to enhance the front ?

12 hours ago, toodlerue said:

Pull that back far forward to enhance the front ?

Not happening lol!