Upper Body Lift in Philadelphia

Name: Upper Body Lift
Brand: Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery
Rating: 4.9 (636 reviews)

Create a more refined, balanced appearance along your chest, back, and arms with a targeted upper body lift. With Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery, your results are always natural-looking, anatomically aligned, and perfectly proportional.

Refine and Reshape Your Upper Body

Loose, sagging skin is a common side effect of weight loss, pregnancy, and aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it long-term. Our targeted upper body lifts in Bryn Mawr are fully customizable to your needs, allowing you to remove excess tissue and restore your naturally beautiful body contours.

What Is an Upper Body Lift?

An upper body lift is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tightens the remaining tissue along the upper half of the body. Typically, these procedures include lifts of the chest or breasts, the back, and the upper arms, but may also include the abdomen. It’s most commonly explored after significant weight loss, including after pregnancy. While your upper body lift will be tailored to your body’s exact needs, all patients can expect the following results:

Removal of excess skin along the treatment areas
Improved contours along the chest, back, and/or arms
Enhanced comfort and mobility, especially when exercising
More balanced proportions between the upper and lower body
Reduced irritation between skin folds

Why Choose Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery?

At Bloom Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery, we’re proud to be one of the top aesthetic care centers in Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia, and beyond. Our state-of-the-art facility is home to our team of licensed, trained surgeons and medical professionals who blend surgical precision with artistic judgment. All of our private treatment rooms are equipped with the most advanced tools and technology available to ensure your safety and comfort every step of the way.

Your upper body lift will be performed by Dr. Elizabeth Malphrus, an Ivy League-trained body and breast plastic surgeon. As a specialist, her work follows a natural look, combining world-class methodologies with elevated aesthetics to create balanced, proportionate shapes. Her patient-first philosophy guides everything she does, and she’s devoted to being a true partner to her patients as they navigate their plastic surgery journey.

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What to Expect From Your Upper Body Lift in Bryn Mawr

A Personalized Consultation

Your upper body lift will begin with a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Malphrus at our Bryn Mawr clinic. There, you’ll discuss your aesthetic goals, concerns, and medical history, and she’ll examine your skin health and anatomy along your intended treatment areas to determine if an upper body lift is right for you. She’ll then begin building your customized surgical plan.

Targeted Skin Removal

During surgery, Dr. Malphrus will use precise, strategic incisions to carefully remove excess skin from your upper back, chest or breasts, and upper arms. She works conservatively, removing only the optimal amount of skin to avoid an artificial or overly-tightened appearance.

Tightening Your Tissues

Your underlying tissues will be tightened and gently repositioned to support your internal structures and create a more natural shape. This helps prevent any abnormal hollowing or flattening, keeping you looking toned and strong.

Balanced, Refined Contours

To finalize your enhanced contours, Dr. Malphrus will redrape the remaining skin over your body and ensure a tight, smooth look. All incisions will be closed with small sutures to promote smooth, consistent scarring after healing.

Patient-Centered Recovery

Recovery after an upper body lift in Philadelphia typically involves swelling, tightness, and soreness in your treatment areas, which should resolve within two weeks. Depending on your procedure, our team may provide you with compression garments or a surgical bra to help reduce swelling and support your healing tissues. Most patients can return to normal activities, including gentle movement and desk work, within one week, but strenuous exercise should be avoided to prevent trauma to the skin.

After your procedure, Dr. Malphrus will share a customized recovery plan tailored to your body’s needs. This plan may include the following items:

Incision site care and cleaning protocols
Supportive garment guidance
Activity limitations
Recovery clothing options
Sleep position restrictions
Hygiene recommendations
Swelling and pain management strategies

You’ll return to our clinic several times over the coming months for regular follow-up visits with Dr. Malphrus. There, she’ll remove any remaining sutures, check your healing progress, and clear your return to high-impact activities, such as contact sports, weight lifting, and intense exercise.

Beautiful, Natural-Looking Results

The goal of an upper body lift is to restore smooth, tighter contours along the chest, back, and arms. Many patients report immediate improvement in their treatment areas, and their comfort and confidence continue to grow as they heal. It may take several weeks for all residual swelling to subside and for your final results to take shape.

Frequently Asked Questions Upper Body Lift

Will I have visible scars after surgery?

Scarring is a normal and expected part of surgery, but Dr. Malphrus strategically places incisions along the body's natural curves to minimize their visibility after healing. Your incisions may be hidden in the back of the neck, underneath the armpit, along the inner arm, or underneath the breast crease. If you’re concerned about scarring, our team can share scar care protocols after recovery.

How long will my results last?

The final results of your upper body lift are designed to be long-lasting, with most patients enjoying their outcomes for 10 years or longer. Aging, gravity, and weight fluctuations will all impact your results in the future. We recommend maintaining a stable weight and sticking to healthy habits to extend the longevity of your outcome.

Can an upper body lift be combined with other procedures?

Yes. Many of our Bryn Mawr patients combine an upper body lift with a tummy tuck to extend their rejuvenation down the torso. Dr. Malphrus will advise you on which procedures are safe to combine and which are more suited to a staged approach.

Who is a good candidate for an upper body lift?

Ideal upper body lift candidates are healthy, non-smoking adults with excess skin in the chest, back, or arms due to weight loss, aging, or pregnancy. A thorough consultation with Dr. Malphrus will confirm your candidacy.