Upper back lift (bra line back lift)
Leading plastic surgery clinic
We are one of the leading plastic surgery clinics in the European Union with over 10 years of experience. Our team of 12 plastic surgeons performs more than 3.000 plastic operations a year. Around 90 % of our patients travel from abroad, mostly from the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany.
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Prices
Price in GBP
Price in EUR
- upper back lift (bra line back lift) – 2.550 £
- thigh lift – 3.000 £
- arm lift – 2.450 £
- breast lift – 3.050 £
- circumferential (360) tummy tuck – 4.950 £
- additional aftercare: hyperbaric oxygen therapy, aftercare package in the UK and Ireland, accommodation with medical care
- additional procedures: gynecological, dermatology (including FREE consultation)
- consultation with the surgeon
- necessary health tests
- surgery
- anaesthesia
- hospitalisation (1 night) with free Wi-Fi and Netflix
- a massage to help you recover quickly
- 24/7 personal assistance during your stay
- transfers to / from the airport, hotel and clinic
Please note that the price of the surgery itself is provisional and may be accurately assessed only after the evaluation of each individual case.
The default currency in our clinic is Euro, so if you were looking at prices in GBP it may vary depending on GBP / EUR exchange rate at the moment of payment.
Save money and time by combining your upper back surgery with:
- Other plastic surgeries
- Gynecological procedures – from 1.250 £
- Orthopaedic surgeries:
- Hallux Valgus – 1.420 £
- Cheilectomy (Hallux Rigidus) – 1.210 £
- Toe shortening surgery – from 1.375 £
- Hammertoe surgery – from 1.375 £
Combining multiple surgeries (depending on procedures combined) the discount can be as much as 10% in the total price.
The surgery combination volume is decided together with the surgeon in accordance with all safety measures. The surgery should not last longer than 6 hours.
All of our patients can use one of our offers available at the moment.
- Special 5% discount for booking in our last minute booking service for the next 30 days.
- Usually from 10% to 30% discount for combining multiple surgeries. Find more information in the “Combine to save” tab above.
- Recommendation discount. Get a discount for your next plastic or gynaecology procedure by recommending our clinic. Contact your customer service representative for more information.
- Additional services in our clinic. You or your accompanying persons can explore the various services by following this link. Customise your preferences and request to book any preferred procedures.
- Brand ambassador discount. If you have a community that would be interested in our services, you can now get a discount for your procedure by spreading the word about our clinic on your social media. Contact your customer service representative for more information.
Find more information about the available offers here.
- Informational meeting with plastic surgeons G.Samulenas in DUBLIN on November 25-26 and M.Kievisas in LONDON on December 9-10.
- Alternatively, slots for online consultations with plastic surgeons are available!
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Aftercare
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Our patients and clinic in the media
12 reasons that make us the most popular plastic surgery clinic abroad
Even 68% of our patients travel to have combined surgeries due to our expertise in this field – it has been our specialisation for many years now. We performed such surgeries for more than 10.000 patients to this date. Combining surgeries allow our patients to save time, money and even health. We carefully select patients, evaluate each case individually, and only agree to combine surgeries within health & safety limits.
We are one of the leading plastic surgery clinics in the European Union with over 10 years of experience. Our team of 12 plastic surgeons performs more than 3.000 plastic operations a year and around 90 % of our patients travel from abroad, mostly the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany.
Already more than 30.000 of our former, current and future patients joined our online community with the aim to build a space for opinions and mutual support. Members are welcome to share experiences about their visit to the clinic and to discuss all surgery-related matters.
Our team of 12 plastic surgeons has 10-15 years of experience in the field in total performing over 3.000 different plastic surgeries per year. Moreover, our surgeons are members of various prestigious surgical societies both Lithuanian and international.
Our clinic or patients are seen on different media mentions like: BBC, Forbes, Mirror, MailOnline, The Sun and others.
Our clinic works according to the highest standards set by the European Union. This helps to guarantee the quality of medical services. We care about the safety, comfort and successful results of our patients from all over the world.
We provide customer service in 9 foreign languages including English, Swedish, Norwegian, Ukrainian, Italian, Spanish, French, Russian, Polish. Everyone in our clinic speaks English, including nurses, assistants and the surgeon.
Every patient has a dedicated customer service representative, helping patients plan their visit, answer all associated questions, available every working day via email/phone.
We do offer an exclusive Aftercare package in the UK and Ireland for our plastic surgery patients. With our Aftercare package, you will get extra support and help while healing and recovering back in the UK or Ireland. Our partner Hollie is a professional cosmetic nurse practitioner with 17 years of post-registration experience. Now Hollie is managing the nurse network in the UK and Ireland which is ready to help you, the patients of the Nordesthetics.
Patients have an opportunity to stay in the apartments, supervised by our clinic. Apartments are located in the centre of Kaunas and most importantly, right next to our new clinic, in the same building (1 min by foot) and are provided with additional medical care (the nurse visits a patient at least once a day after discharge from the clinic), which is not possible while staying in a hotel or other accommodation.
All inclusive price, which is twice lower than in Western European clinics. Our clinic works with medical professionals of the highest education and experience level and uses the same materials as the clinics in Western Europe. More often than not, the quality of our clinic‘s facilities exceed the ones in Western European clinics. The price difference is only due to considerably lower average salaries and taxes – which is the main reason for medical travel everywhere around the world.
12 plastic surgeons
Direct flights to Lithuania
Our clinic is the biggest plastic surgery center in Baltic states
Self-catered accommodation with medical care
Upper back lift
What is upper back lift surgery?
Significant weight loss in a short period of time may create effects on the skin that are cosmetically and functionally unappealing. The overall upper back deformity, which includes laxity of the skin, excess body fat accumulation and redundant lateral breast tissue can be corrected with an upper back lift, also known as bra line back lift. Upper back lift is a consistent and reliable body contouring procedure, during which both the excess skin and subcutaneous fat from the upper back are removed in order to restore natural firmness of the skin and normal waistline definition. The procedure involves making two separate horizontal incisions across the back and excising the skin as well as excess adipose tissue in-between them. Incisions are made in the upper back area which is usually covered by bra straps, therefore, a subtle post-operative scar may be easily hidden, and it does not tend to move from its original position as the wound heals. All things considered, transverse upper body lift is a powerful tool that delivers consistent and safe results. It is beneficial for both normal weight and massive weight loss patients who have experienced weight fluctuations and subsequent skin laxity. Complications related to this procedure are rare and can usually be managed by wound care or minor revision.
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Who is a proper candidate for this surgery? What are the indications?
- A proper candidate for upper back lift is usually someone who has undergone a massive weight loss in a short period of time and struggles with notably droopy skin in the upper-middle back area and/or excess fat tissue deposits that are resistant to dietary changes or exercise.
- In addition, one has to be in a generally good state of health in order to avoid complications and healing impairment in the post-operative period.
- There are no strict regulations regarding candidate’s body mass index (BMI). However, for patients with BMI higher than 33-35 it is highly recommended to consider bariatric surgery as their primary option.
- On the whole, in order to properly evaluate one’s eligibility for upper back lift a plastic surgeon should be consulted.
How upper back lift is different from lower back lift?
Compared to lower back lift, also known as buttocks lift, upper body lift is a less radical procedure which involves removing extra tissue only from the upper-middle back. In contrast, lower back lift reshapes the patient’s outer thighs, buttocks, lower back as the incisions extend above the buttocks. Lower back lift is performed for a more profound restoration of the silhouette and is recommended for patients with notably droopy skin in both the buttock area and the lower back region. However, it requires prolonged recovery time and may be associated with a greater risk of perioperative complications and post-op wound infection.
Preparation for upper back lift
In order to properly prepare for upper back lift surgery, one should follow strict pre-operative instructions:
- Practice healthy lifestyle. Exercising regularly, having your diet balanced and staying hydrated will strengthen your body, thus, post-op recovery will be faster.
- Avoid using tobacco products and consuming alcohol at least 6 weeks before the procedure.
- Unless the operating doctor has advised differently, the use of aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and other blood thinners should be avoided at least 2 weeks before the procedure in order to prevent perioperative complications.
- Consult a plastic surgeon about your allergies, previous surgeries and daily medications. If you have any pre-existing conditions which require daily medicine intake, make sure to inform the operating surgeon accordingly.
- Follow your specific pre-operative instructions as they may vary depending on your personal medical history.
Recovery after upper back lift
A smooth and successful recovery after upper back lift takes time and patience.
General recovery takes up to 6-8 weeks. During that time one should refrain from strenuous activities involving upper body, e.g. forcefully abducting one’s arms etc., as it may put pressure on the incision sites.
Post-operative patients are expected to feel mild to moderate pain that may be managed with prescribed medications for up to 14 days.
It is required to keep the incision site dry and clean after the surgery. If the waterproof bandages are applied, patients are highly encouraged to maintain their personal hygiene routine on the day after the procedure or adjust it to the doctor‘s recommendations.
It is advised to wear compression garment 6-8 weeks after the surgery as it may help to significantly accelerate wound healing.
It is advised to avoid laying on one’s back up until the stitches and bandages are removed. For the first 3 weeks after the surgery patients should sleep on their side or stomach.
Upper back lift scar is distinctively noticeable only in the first few months after the surgery and slowly fades into a thin line later on. However, if necessary, an unlikely abnormal scarring may be fixed with an additional surgical procedure.
Bruising and swelling in the upper-middle back may be present for up to 4 weeks as an inflammatory response to a surgery. If it lingers on, a doctor should be consulted.
Can upper back lift be combined with other procedures?
Upper back lift may be performed together with liposuction for even more prominent results. In order to determine whether these procedures could be combined, one’s anatomical and physiological characteristics such as BMI etc. should be evaluated by a qualified plastic surgeon. It is worth noting that in order to avoid a greater risk of infection and a higher perioperative complication rate, upper back lift is not performed together with any other surgical procedures, f ex breast reduction or breast augmentation.
What to expect during perioperative period
When upper back lift is already performed, only a few more things should be taken care of for a smoother recovery:
It is absolutely normal to feel pain for up to 2 weeks after the procedure. It should be managed with prescribed medication depending on the pain intensity.
Patients are strongly discouraged from consuming alcohol and using tobacco products, especially while taking any kind of prescribed drugs after the surgery, as it may provoke some toxic side effects and complications may develop.
For the first 4 weeks after the surgery it is recommended to refrain from doing vigorous exercises. However, light physical activity has a significant positive effect on blood circulation and, therefore, induces tissue healing.
It is advised to wear loose fitting clothes they are easier to put on and take off.
Explaining aftercare and revision surgery policy
You can find more information in video format about post-op healing and revision surgery policy in the section “Explaining aftercare and revision surgery policy” here.
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