Areas of excess skin and fat on the back are classically located in two locations, the side of the mid-back and the flanks. These areas can be treated with liposuction for focal fat. Significant excess fat or loose skin requires excision, which can usually be done in a 1- to 2-hour outpatient operation. Recovery varies between 1 and 6 weeks.
All of the descriptions for the various procedures are condensed from the text of the upcoming textbook written by Dr. Christopher Park and Dr. Malcolm Marks and are copyrighted, "The Artistry of Plastic Surgery: Exploring the Experience” . |