Our techniques for back contouring
To achieve a natural and anatomically sound result, our surgeons use tailored techniques depending on whether your primary requirement is to remove fat, skin, or both.
Liposuction back
A microcannula is inserted through small, discreet incisions to gently suction out fat cells. This method requires that your skin has sufficient elasticity to tighten over the new contour.
Back lift (skin lift)
For patients with a clear excess of skin, a horizontal incision is made across the back, strategically positioned so that it can be concealed beneath a standard bra strap. The skin is tightened and the excess fold of tissue is removed.
Gentle technology and medical precision
Regardless of which surgical method is deemed best suited to your anatomy, our specialists employ refined techniques that minimise tissue trauma. A gentle and precise approach is crucial for reducing bleeding and swelling. This promotes safer healing and is absolutely vital for ensuring that the scars are as discreet as possible.
A clinic full of expertise
At The Faculty, you’ll have access to plastic surgery specialists with a particular focus on body contouring and post-bariatric surgery (following significant weight loss). Our practice is underpinned by the highest standards of medical safety and open communication. We provide you with objective guidance so that you have all the information you need to feel completely confident ahead of your operation.
Cost of back surgery
What is a reasonable price for back liposuction? Your exact cost will depend on the extent of the procedure and whether we are combining liposuction with skin removal.
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Spine plasty / Buttock lift
from 79,500 SEKA lower body lift removes skin folds on the lower back and lifts the buttocks at the same time, as the incision is placed along the same line. The combination is common after weight loss.
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Liposuction Back
from 41,500 SEKTreats fat rolls on the back and along the bra line. The area is difficult to influence with training and shows mostly in clothes, which is the most common reason patients seek treatment.
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Personal consultations with our specialists.
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Plastic surgery consultation
from 600 SEKThe consultation takes about 45 minutes. You meet the surgeon who would perform the procedure, receive a medical assessment of your circumstances and a treatment plan with a written price to take home.
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Consultation before your operation
The first step is a consultation with a plastic surgery specialist. You choose whether you want to book an online appointment or meet us in person at the clinic. During the appointment, you will be given medical information about risks, current waiting times and which techniques are best for you.
You will receive a personalised treatment plan tailored to your body. After the consultation, you will meet with a coordinator to discuss what you need to consider ahead of any surgery, as well as aftercare and waiting times.
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Step by step
To ensure you feel confident and well prepared, we have a clear and reliable process in place, from your first visit right through to your final follow-up appointment. Here, we provide an overview of how a breast augmentation procedure works with us, from start to finish.
Consultation
Medical assessment and choice of method
The surgeon will examine your skin quality and fat deposits to assess whether liposuction alone is sufficient, or whether a back lift is required to address excess skin.
Before your procedure
Preparing for a safe operation
Once you have had time to think it over, the operation will be scheduled. It is an absolute, non-negotiable medical requirement that you remain completely smoke-free for four weeks before and after the operation in order to ensure optimal wound healing.
The day of the operation
Safe care at the clinic
You will be admitted and prepared on the ward. You will meet your surgeon and anaesthetist to go through everything before it is time to go into the operating theatre. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort, and usually takes between 1.5 and 3 hours.
After the operation
Awakening and initial rest
You will be closely monitored in our recovery room. A pressure bandage will be applied evenly across your back. If a large area of skin has been removed, you may need to stay overnight. Afterwards, you will be able to rest and have a snack in the ward. Most people are able to go home the same day.
Recovery & healing
Self-care and convalescence guidelines
You should wear your compression garment around the clock to begin with. During the first few weeks, you must avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise so as not to hinder the healing process.
Monitoring & results
Medical check-up and final assessment
A follow-up appointment to check the wound and remove any stitches will take place after 1–2 weeks. A final check-up with your surgeon will be booked in six months’ time.
Our specialists in plastic surgery
At The Faculty, hand-picked specialists in plastic surgery with cutting-edge expertise in upper body and back surgery work together. Sculpting the contours of the back and managing long surgical incisions place extreme demands on the surgeon’s technical skill and sense of symmetry to ensure optimal wound healing. This forms the basis of your medical safety and a lasting result.
Who is eligible for back surgery?
To undergo cosmetic surgery with us, you must be at least 18 years old and in good general health. During the consultation, a thorough assessment of your anatomy and weight stability will be carried out. If you have recently lost a significant amount of weight, we recommend that your weight has been stable for at least six months before any skin removal surgery is performed. Giving up smoking is an absolute medical requirement, as nicotine impairs blood circulation and significantly increases the risk of healing complications.
Our clinics
At The Faculty, medical expertise meets a welcoming atmosphere. At Hangövägen 20, you will find our custom-built clinic, designed to meet strict clinical standards for hygiene and safety. For injection treatments and skincare, we welcome you to our walk-in clinic at Humlegårdsgatan 14 in Östermalm. Our practice is guided by a scientific approach and extensive experience, creating a safe and transparent treatment journey.
Payment guarantee and insurance
Choosing to undergo an aesthetic surgical procedure or an injection treatment is a personal decision, and at The Faculty, we value complete transparency by always providing a clear and itemized price quote during your consultation. For your peace of mind, you are covered by comprehensive patient insurance as well as an extended warranty period during the healing process. For those who wish, we also offer financial guidance regarding installment options—as a flexible choice entirely separate from the medical assessment.
Frequently asked questions about back contouring and liposuction
Here we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about back contouring and liposuction
What can be done about excess skin on the back?
If you have significant excess skin on your back following, for example, a gastric bypass, simply removing subcutaneous fat is not enough. In such cases, a full back lift must be performed. The incision is usually made horizontally across the back, at a height where it can easily be concealed by a standard bra strap, after which the excess skin flap and the underlying fatty tissue are surgically removed.
Can I view photos of back liposuction on your website?
Yes, during your consultation, we will show you objective, medical photographs of previous back liposuction procedures. This is an important part of the process, as it enables us to work together to establish realistic expectations regarding how much volume can be safely removed without the skin losing its natural elasticity.
How much does the operation cost (price of back liposuction)?
Many patients search for “free excess skin surgery” or the option of thigh lift surgery funded by the local health authority (thigh lift surgery via the local health authority). The National Health Service only covers the cost of surgery when the excess skin is so severe that it causes serious and documented medical problems, such as chronic fungal infections or mobility issues that cannot be treated in any other way. Purely aesthetic procedures to tighten the thighs are always carried out privately at the patient’s own expense.
Is the procedure carried out under local anaesthetic or general anaesthetic?
In the vast majority of cases, both back lift surgery and back liposuction are performed under general anaesthetic. The back is a large area, and to ensure that you, as a patient, are completely pain-free, and to enable the surgeon to work with optimal precision and symmetry across the entire surface, general anaesthesia is the safest and most recommended method.
