Upper body lift

This results in:

• loose fabric
• Instability of the lateral chest wall
• Skin folds on the back and under the arms
• sunken areas where the chest meets the upper arm
• as well as an overall restless silhouette.

It is precisely these changes that sport or muscle-building can often only influence to a limited extent.
This is because it is not just the fatty tissue that changes, but above all:

• Skin quality
• Connective tissue
• Tension
• and the tissue’s biological resilience.

For many people affected, this creates a sense that, despite their own considerable personal efforts, their body no longer fully corresponds to their own sense of self.

More than just skin removal

Previous body contouring procedures often focused primarily on removing excess skin.
Today, based on decades of experience, Dr Wiedner and Dr Richter know that, in the long term, good results depend far more on:

• inner stability
• controlled stress distribution
• Fabric quality
• biological healing
• and smooth transitions.

This is precisely why they do not view the upper body lift as merely a superficial tightening procedure.
Rather, the key lies in reshaping the entire upper body contour.
This involves:

• Fabric repositioned
• Voltage levels harmonised
• Transitions smoothed out
• and the entire silhouette has been anatomically rebalanced.

Für Dr. Wiedner und Dr. Richter entsteht ein gutes Ergebnis nicht durch maximale Spannung, sondern durch Ruhe und Natürlichkeit.

Transitions between the chest, back and upper arm

In an upper body lift, the transitions between the following areas play a particularly important role:

• chest
• side of the chest
• back
• under arm area
• and upper arm.

Particularly following significant weight loss, excess skin or loose tissue often develops in this area, which can often be inadequately corrected when treated in isolation.
If, for example, only a breast lift is performed, instability or excess skin in the lateral thoracic region may persist.
Conversely, an isolated upper arm lift often looks out of place if the transitions to the armpit and lateral chest wall are not taken into account.
This is precisely why Dr Wiedner and Dr Richter always view the upper body as a coherent anatomical unit.

The importance of scar management

As with a lower body lift, the placement of the scars also plays a key role in an upper body lift.
This is because greater streamlining effects often require longer cuts.
That is precisely why the diagnosis is made with great care.
For Dr Wiedner and Dr Richter, one key principle applies:
A smaller scar does not automatically mean a better result.
Reducing the cutting line too much can:

• Increase the tension
• compromise stability
• Deform fabric seams
• or lead to a loss of tone again in the long term.

That is why the focus is not on achieving the smallest possible scar, but on finding the most anatomically sound and long-term stable solution.
At the same time, both naturally pay attention to:

• as fine a grain as possible
• tissue-preserving dissection
• controlled voltage
• and smooth transitions.

Modern techniques for reducing stress and voids

As with the lower body lift, modern techniques for reducing tension and hollow spaces also play a crucial role in the upper body lift.
Using what are known as progressive tension sutures, the tissue is attached to deeper structures in a gradual and controlled manner.
This makes it possible to:

• Reduce voids
• Distribute the tension more evenly
• Reduce seromas
• and create smoother contours in the long term.

Particularly in the case of extensive skin-tightening procedures, Dr Wiedner and Dr Richter regard these techniques as crucial for:

• Healing
• Comfort
• Stability
• and long-term dimensional stability.

Combination with other methods

An upper body lift is often combined with other body-contouring or regenerative procedures.
These include, amongst others:

• Breast lift
• Upper arm lift
• Liposuction
• Autologous fat transfer
• regenerative tissue concepts
• or additional contouring.

It is precisely this approach that often allows transitions to be made much more harmonious.
After all, a truly natural result is rarely achieved by treating just one specific area in isolation.
The overall body silhouette is always the key factor.

Fabric quality and biological stability

An important aspect of the planning process is the quality of the existing fabric.
Particularly following significant weight loss or multiple previous operations, the skin often has reduced elasticity and resilience.
That is why Dr Wiedner and Dr Richter are increasingly incorporating regenerative approaches into their body-shaping strategies.
These include, in particular:

• Autologous fat transfer
• regenerative tissue engineering
• biological support for healing
• as well as treatments to improve skin quality.

This is not about artificial volume, but rather about:

• better fabric quality
• smoother transitions
• a gentler recovery
• and more stable tissue conditions in the long term.

Scientific expertise and a shared philosophy

Dr Richter has been working intensively in the field of circular body contouring for decades and is one of the early pioneers of modern body lift surgery in Germany.
Together with Dr Wiedner, he continued to refine the concepts of body contouring surgery.
Both are engaged in intensive academic research into:

• Tissue physiology
• voltage conditions
• biologischer Heilung
• Body contouring
• and long-term dimensional stability.

They have published numerous academic papers, textbook chapters and delivered international lectures on these topics.
It is precisely this shared experience that shapes the philosophy of the UNIQ Institute today:
The body should not be altered as much as possible.
It should be restored to a harmonious, stable and natural balance.

Naturalness rather than maximum streamlining

Dr Wiedner and Dr Richter also take a deliberate, gentle and anatomically informed approach to upper body lifts.
Their aim is not maximum toning or an artificial body shape.
The focus is rather on:

• smooth transitions
• Mobility
• Fabric quality
• long-term stability
• and a body shape that feels natural again.

In her view, the most challenging aspect of modern body contouring surgery is not about achieving the most dramatic transformation.
It lies in restoring tissue, function and body image to a long-term, stable and natural balance.