Vertical Torsoplasty Back Lift After Major Weight Loss with Dr. Timothy Katzen*

This case highlights a Hispanic woman in her 40s who chose board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Timothy Katzen for vertical torsoplasty, also known as a back lift, after major weight loss.  At her highest weight she was 276 pounds and she was 187 pounds at the time of surgery, but she was left with loose back skin and bra-line rolls that did not improve with diet or exercise.  Under general anesthesia, Dr. Timothy Katzen performed this post-weight-loss body contouring procedure using vertical incisions made on both sides of the torso along the back and flank region.  Through these incisions, he removed a customized section of stretched skin and a thin layer of underlying fat to tighten and smooth the upper and mid back.  He then tightened the deeper support layer with internal sutures to improve long-term contour and reduce tension on the skin closure.  When needed, selective liposuction refined nearby fullness so the new back shape blended naturally into the waistline.  The incisions were closed in multiple layers to support healing and encourage a smoother scar as it matures.  After surgery, a compression garment helped manage swelling and supported the tissues while gentle walking was encouraged to promote circulation.  The patient achieved remarkable results with a smoother back, fewer rolls beneath the bra line, and improved waist definition, demonstrating how vertical torsoplasty and back lift surgery with Dr. Timothy Katzen can complete a weight loss transformation and restore a more sculpted silhouette.