title: The bra-line back lift: a simple approach to correcting severe back rolls.
abstract: Anatomic sequelae of the upper back that occur with age or weight loss have been somewhat underserved in the plastic surgery literature. Zones of adherence in the upper posterior trunk create overhanging folds of skin and subcutaneous tissue, which are disturbing to the patient both functionally and cosmetically. These adherence points prove challenging in that they prevent contouring of the upper back with procedures such as traditional abdominoplasty or lower body lift. The bra line back lift provides a reliable and consistent method of addressing these issues by eliminating excess redundant skin and adiposity from the region.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Carolinas Medical Center, University Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Division of Plastic Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Hunstad-Kortesis Center for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa, 11208 Statesville Road, Suite Number 300, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078, USA. Electronic address: Jph1@hunstadcenter.com.
authors.forename: Joseph P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Hunstad
authors.affiliation: Hunstad-Kortesis Center for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa, 11208 Statesville Road, Suite Number 300, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078, USA.
authors.forename: Phillip D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Khan
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging; D001415:Back / Q000601:surgery*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000379:methods; D015431:Weight Loss
keywords: Back contouring; Back rolls; Bra line back lift; Upper body lift