Back Liposuction
Back liposuction in Denver targets stubborn back fat — bra-roll bulges, upper-back rolls, and flank fullness — that won’t budge with diet or exercise. It’s an outpatient body contouring procedure performed under local tumescent anesthesia, so most patients return to light activity within a few days and enjoy long-lasting results because the removed fat cells don’t grow back.
The upper back, from the neck down along the shoulder blades, is a common storage site for excess fat. Those deposits create buffalo humps at the base of the neck and visible rolls along the bra line — both of which respond well to liposuction.
What Is Back Liposuction?
Back liposuction removes localized fat deposits from the upper back, mid-back, bra roll, and flanks (love handles) through tiny incisions. The area is numbed with a local tumescent anesthetic — no general anesthesia, no hospital stay.
The surgeon then uses a small cannula to remove the fat. Depending on the location and density of the deposit, we may use WaterLipo, SmartLipo, LaserLipo, or VASER liposuction — each a form of tumescent liposuction chosen to give the skin its best chance to tighten after fat removal.
You can treat a single zone, such as the upper or middle back, or include the lower back as part of a Lipo 360 procedure for a complete torso reshape.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Back liposuction is best suited for healthy adults at or near their goal weight whose back fat hasn’t responded to diet and exercise. Ask yourself:
- Am I in good general health?
- Am I at or close to my ideal weight?
- Does my skin have good elasticity?
- Will I follow post-op recommendations?
- Do I have realistic expectations?
If you answered yes, you’re likely a strong candidate. Liposuction sculpts the body — it isn’t a weight-loss solution or a substitute for exercise and muscle tone.
When Should You Consider It?
Back liposuction can be performed any time, but it’s most often part of a broader plan to refine the upper torso once weight is stable. Patients with severe obesity may have skinfolds too large for liposuction alone; in those cases, a consultation helps map out an appropriate plan for the treatment area.
Results You Can Expect
Back liposuction eliminates bra rolls and buffalo humps and smooths the contour between the shoulder blades and waist. By removing those localized bulges, the back looks more sculpted, the waist appears more defined, and the overall silhouette reads as fitter and more youthful — with natural-looking results.
Pairing Back Liposuction with a Brazilian Butt Lift
Many patients combine back liposuction with a Brazilian Butt Lift. Healthy fat removed from your back is purified and reinjected into the buttocks to add volume and shape — accentuating curves and complementing your new back contour.
Adding Skin Tightening with J-Plasma
For patients with loose or lax skin, J-Plasma skin tightening pairs well with back liposuction. The technology combines radio-frequency energy with helium gas to tighten skin from the inside, reducing sagging after fat removal. Combined with upper- or mid-back liposuction, it delivers the most defined, sculpted result possible.
How Much Does Back Liposuction Cost in Denver?
Your initial consultation is free. You’ll meet your doctor, tour the facility, meet the team, and get every question answered before deciding whether the Plastic and Reconstructive Institute of Denver, LLC is the right fit.
Pricing is straightforward and all-inclusive — no hidden fees. Your quote covers:
- Pre-op labs
- Facility fee
- All operative anesthesia and medications during your procedure
- The procedure itself
- Your compression garment
- All follow-up visits
Quotes are based on a woman of average size (5’2″, 135 lbs.) and may shift 10–15% up or down depending on your size and the amount of fat being removed.
Financing Options
Paying for the procedure shouldn’t stand between you and the results you want. We partner with reputable finance companies to set up monthly payment plans that make back liposuction both accessible and affordable.