UPPER BODY LIFT

Body Lift Surgery is not an alternative to weight loss – it is a refinement tool used to remove loose, saggy skin, to lift and to sculpt the body.

After major weight loss, hanging skin can make it difficult to maintain good hygiene, deal with uncomfortable chafing, find clothing that fits well, and to perform normal activities such as sitting down or standing up without shifting flesh.  Body Lift Surgery is an extremely effective procedure for patients struggling with these concerns.  Upper Body Lift surgery deals with full-scale upper body areas to eliminate excess, saggy skin and to lift and sculpt those areas. In an upper body lift Dr. Davison corrects the arms with an Arm Lift while lifting and contouring the breasts using a Breast Lift. The back can be lifted and sculpted to remove rolls and achieve the desired contour.

“All cosmetic surgery should be functional-and all reconstructive surgery should be aesthetic – and look as natural as possible.”      Steven Davison, MD

BENEFITS OF UPPER BODY LIFT:

• Upper Body Lift corrects upper body skin laxity & rolls
• Upper Body Lift removes loose, saggy skin & sculpts the area
• Upper Body Lift reshapes the upper arms & lifts the breasts
• Upper Body Lift removes excess skin & rolls from the back
• Upper Body Lift is safe, effective & very popular after massive weight loss
• Upper Body Lift uses excess back tissue to augment the breasts

WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR UPPER BODY LIFT?
Any healthy man or woman who has lost weight and is left with excessive, hanging skin could be an ideal candidate for Dr. Davison’s Upper Body Lift Surgery.  You must be
mature in your thinking and realistic in your expectations.

Your surgeon should invest the time to sit down with you face-to-face during your consultation. Dr. Davison listens carefully to each patient – every time. 

YOUR INITIAL CONSULTATION WITH DR. DAVISON:
Dr. Davison believes this time spent with you is critical.  It is during the consultation that he comes to fully understand your concerns, evaluates them correctly and then develops the treatment plan that is right for you. 

UPPER BODY LIFT PROCEDURE:
Your procedure will be tailored to your specific needs and goals.  Incisions for an arm lift are made from the armpit down to the elbow and excess fat and skin are removed, underlying support tissue is tightened and lifted and incisions are closed.  For breast lift surgery incision placements vary and implants may or may not be used.  During your personal consultation with Dr. Davison, your treatment plan will be discussed, explained and tailored to your specific needs and goals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT UPPER BODY LIFT SURGERY:

Where Is The Surgery Performed?
Dr. Davison performs surgeries in a state-of-the-art surgical center that is certified and fully equipped with the most advanced technologies available today. For certain patients an overnight stay is required.

Will I Have Scars From Arm Lift Surgery?
Yes.  All surgery creates scars in varying shapes and sizes.  Dr. Davison, however, is an experienced plastic surgeon and knows how to artistically make incisions as inconspicuous as possible.  

What Areas of The Upper Body Are Part Of Upper Body Lift Surgery?
The chest, back and upper arms are included in Upper Body Lift Surgery to correct skin laxity in the upper body. The operation is taiored to each individual patient.

Is Liposuction Used As Part Of The Procedure?
Liposuction is used to remove excess fat the remains after initial weight loss – it is not intended to effect weight loss in upper body lift surgery. It is used in conjunction with rather than as a replacement for an upper body lift. 

What Are The Expected Results From Upper Body Lift?
Upper Body Lift surgery is effective in removing large amounts of excessive skin and smoothing out skin rolls in the upper body that resulted from massive weight loss. Underlying supportive tissue is lifted and tightened which helps to sculpt and contour the upper body into a more attractive shape.

Does Insurance Cover Upper Body Lift Surgery?
Insurance does not cover cosmetic procedures.  If your surgery is performed for health reasons, then it may be covered.  Financing is available today for cosmetic procedures. Ask about it in our business office.

WHY CHOOSE A BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON?

When considering any surgery it is most important to know and trust your surgeon.  Dr. Davison is triple board certified and fellowship trained – which means he has specialized training and experience in three subspecialties, and he has met and exceeded the rigorous standards set forth by each board.  To be fellowship trained means that, in addition to his med-school training and residencies, he has had several additional years of specialized surgical training for plastic surgery and facial plastic surgery procedures.

At DAVinci – Dr. Davison strives to provide a “patient-centric” experience –
combining the supreme elements of art and surgical science.
You can entrust your face to this plastic surgeon!

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