Back Rejuvenation: No more Back Rolls After Massive Weight Loss of 126 pounds*

Initially morbidly obese at 324 pounds, the patient is a 39-year-old Black female. A miraculous transformation ensued after she underwent RNY gastric bypass. She successfully shed 126 pounds following her enormous weight loss. Despite her efforts, this patient remained troubled by the surplus skin and fat around her torso. and back. Determined to address this, she sought the expertise of Dr. J. Timothy Katzen in Beverly Hills, California. Traveling from out-of-state, she reached a consensus with Dr. Katzen that back liposuction alone would only worsen her skin creases. To counter this, Dr. Katzen performed a horizontal torsoplasty in addition to liposuction, removing 6 pounds of excess tissue. Drains were installed on each side. After two weeks, the drains were removed, and she was able to return to her desk job. She maintained use of a compression garment for six weeks and managed her dressings daily for the first two weeks post-operation. Starting in the fourth week, she began applying silicone strips and scar cream twice a day. The results of the horizontal back lift brought her immense satisfaction, enabling her to wear clothes she couldn't before and restoring her confidence by eliminating the back rolls that once made her self-conscious. This patient is very happy that she underwent a back lift with Dr. Katzen. This patient's confidence level has increased significantly; she attends parties and goes out in public without having to worry about her back rolls.