ra fat rolls, or back fat rolls, are sagging areas of fat that are prominent in the upper back. The sagging fat tissue is most apparent directly beneath a woman’s bra line. Fat rolls are something that tend to normally occur as a result of aging and they typically cannot be eliminated with exercise or dietary habits alone.
Unless you are an athlete or a hardcore fitness freak, it is completely normal to experience sagging back fat as you age. There a wide variety of ways to remove back fat rolls depending on the amount of fat a person has.
Liposuction
Liposuction is probably the most popular way to remove fat rolls and with good reason. Liposuction is used to contour specific areas of the body by removing excess or additional fat cells through small tubes. The type of liposuction used is typically dependent on the patient’s need and budget.
Tumescent liposuction is the most popular form of fat removal as the treatment area in this procedure typically requires a lot of finesse. Liposuction is typically performed under general anesthesia. In cases where a great deal of fat needs to be removed, liposuction can be performed in tandem with skin excisions to achieve the best possible results.
Skin Excisions
The most popular skin excision tool is the bra line back lift, which is a surgical method to remove the excess back rolls of a patient. The result of this procedure is typically permanent. In order to opt for such a procedure, you need to be a good candidate.
A good candidate needs to have good general health levels, stable weight levels in the months leading to the surgery, and be unaffected by the administration of anesthesia. Smokers are typically advised to quit a month before the surgery, while your doctor will provide you with a list of dos and don’ts to follow in the months leading to the surgery.
The surgery is normally performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon will make incisions in the targeted area and remove the fat deposits, excising the fat in the area. After excision, the back skin will be reconnected in a tighter fashion before the incisions are closed.
The surgery will take about 90 minutes to perform. Your surgeon will provide you with a treatment routine to be followed meticulously to see the best possible results.
Can they Be Used in Tandem?
Liposuction and skin excision can be used in tandem to deal with large stubborn fat deposits that are just unresponsive to exercise and diet. However, these treatments cannot be performed together, and they typically need to be spaced out appropriately.
In the end, you should allow your surgeon to determine the right course of treatment. Ultimately, irrespective of what treatment option is used, you will need to make serious lifestyle changes in terms of diet and exercise to experience continued benefits.
Contact Our Office
Getting rid of stubborn fat can be very difficult. If you are having complications losing stubborn fat, you should contact our office to schedule a consultation. During your consultation with Dr. Troy J, Andreasen, a high experienced plastic surgeon, you’ll learn more about your treatment options and the results you can expect.
