Breast Lifting in Turkey
Also known as mastopexy, it is a surgical procedure performed by a plastic surgeon to change the shape of a person’s breasts.
ring breast lift, excess skin is removed and breast tissue is reshaped to lift the breasts.
People may prefer a breast lift if their breasts are drooping or if the nipples point down. A breast lift can also improve one’s self-image and self-confidence. A breast lift does not significantly change the size of the breasts. However, a breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation or breast reduction.
Average Length of Stay:
7 Days
Hospitalisation:
1 Day
Duration of Operation:
2 – 4 Hour
Anesthesia Type:
General Anesthesia
Healing Process:
1-2 weeks
Can sagging breasts be corrected with non-surgical methods?
People’s breasts sag under the influence of gravity, depending on age, after breastfeeding or after some surgeries. No non-surgical solution has yet been found for sagging breasts. Breast sagging cannot be corrected with exercise or any cream.
People can delay sagging without the need for breast lift surgery, by exercising before their breasts sag, by using the right bra and taking the necessary precautions. Sagging is not an event that can be prevented. People can delay sagging without the need for breast lift surgery, by exercising before their breasts sag, by using the right bra and taking the necessary precautions. Sagging is not an event that can be prevented.
Breast sagging can be defined as the lowering of the nipple below the crease in the chest. In normal breasts, the nipple is located above the crease. It is quite natural to see sagging as you age.
Butt Lift Surgery
The third method is; Butt lift surgery: It is the process of removing excess skin and adipose tissue in the lower butt area. Since the incision scar remains in the fold scar under the buttock, the scar remains hidden and there is usually no scar problem. At the same time, a more voluminous and aesthetically beautiful appearance can be obtained by making the mid-upper pole of the butt fuller with fat injection.
Why is breast lift surgery performed?
Fertility, lactation, genetic characteristics, weight gain and loss, as well as aging, cause loss of elasticity and volume in the breast. When the ligaments that support the breast weaken and succumb to gravity, sagging of the breasts is inevitable.
For some patients, shrinkage of breast tissue is also observed due to sagging, significant weight loss and subsequent weight gain. Breast lift is performed to eliminate these cosmetic problems.
Therefore, breast lift offers a solution for the following situations;
Saggy breasts accompanied by loss of elasticity and volume
Nipples located under the inframammary fold or showing secondary changes in breast tissue
Asymmetry of the breasts
Breast lift is planned according to the degree of sagging. Therefore, breast lift alone can eliminate slight sagging, but if sagging is severe and breast tissue volume is insufficient, breast size may decrease due to breast lift. For this reason, it may be necessary to combine breast lift and breast augmentation. Again, breast life surgery causes breast reduction in women with naturally large breasts.
Accordingly, breast lift surgery is a very personal procedure and a plastic surgeon should be consulted before deciding and planning a breast lift. If people clearly express their expectations when they meet with the plastic surgeon before the surgery, their satisfaction with the result of the surgery will be at the highest level.
How is breast lift surgery performed?
Breast lift or mastopexy is performed under general anesthesia by a specialist plastic surgery team. Therefore, the patient will be unconscious during the operation and will not feel anything, including pain. The process takes about 3 hours.
In the surgery, excess skin is removed and the nipple (areola) and the brown area around the nipple are also reduced and transferred to the original or optimal position. In this surgery, both the excess skin is removed and the breast tissue is shaped.
Various incisions and techniques are used for breast lift surgery, depending on the degree of sagging. The plastic surgeon will determine the most appropriate method for the patient’s condition and will be informed about all the details (breast reduction, breast implant necessity, exact incision site, other relevant details) before the operation.
After the breast is reshaped according to the pre-operative plan and the sagging is removed, the incision is sutured and the operation is completed. The incisions are closed with appropriate dressing materials.
After breast lift surgery, there is usually no need to stay in the hospital and the patient is discharged on the same day.
After the operation, pain may be felt in the breast and swelling may be noticed. Or even bruises can be seen on the skin of the breast. These symptoms are normal and disappear within a few weeks.
The scar tissue formed along the incision line will fade over time, but its color will never be the same as the person’s skin color.
The plastic surgeon will ask the patient to come to the hospital a day or two after the surgery. Bandages placed after breast lift surgery will be removed at this visit.
How does the process develop after breast lift surgery?
After breast lift, the patient’s breasts will be covered with gauze and a surgical support bra. Small tubes may be inserted into incisions in the breasts to drain excess blood or fluid.
The patients’ breasts will swell and become bruised for about two weeks. Pain and soreness may be felt around the incisions, which will be red or pink for several months. Numbness in the nipples, areola, and breast skin can last for about six weeks.
In the first few days after the breast lift, the patient should take pain medication as recommended by the doctor. Forcing, bending and lifting things should be avoided. She should lie on her back or side to avoid pressure on her breasts.
Sexual activity should be avoided for at least one to two weeks after breast lift surgery. The patient should ask their doctor if it is appropriate to continue with daily activities such as washing hair, showering or bathing.
Drainage tubes can be placed near their incisions and are usually removed within a few days. When the doctor removes the tubes, he or she will likely change or remove the bandages as well.
In which cases is breast aesthetics applied?
Breast aesthetics is a series of procedures that are applied in cases where the breasts are not ideal and include many interventions. Breasts can be of different sizes compared to the body. In this case, surgeries are performed in order to obtain dimensions compatible with the body. If the breasts are large, breast reduction surgery, if the breasts are small, the breasts are made to fit the body by enlarging one breast and reducing the other.
How is surgery planning done before breast aesthetics?
Surgery planning is done differently for breast augmentation and breast reduction. In breast augmentation, first of all, how much the breast will be enlarged should be planned. During this planning, the dimensions desired by the patient are determined by using different sizes of silicone markers. These dimensions are also confirmed in the computer environment, and it is planned how to enlarge. In breast reduction, how much we will reduce is determined in accordance with the wishes of the person and a planning is made by making drawings accordingly. By moving the nipple and its circumference to the ideal position, pre-planning of the breast shaping is made in the desired dimensions.
Does breast aesthetics have any negative effects on the breastfeeding period?
There are many types of breast aesthetics. Some of these methods may cause problems in terms of breastfeeding function. The methods we use and prefer are those that protect the breast canals and do not adversely affect the breastfeeding period. In breast augmentation, silicone implants are placed behind the breast tissue. In breast reduction, we maintain the connection between the nipple and the breast tissue. Thus, there is no mechanical obstacle for the milk produced in the mammary tissue to go out through the channels.
When do scars go away in breast aesthetics?
In breast aesthetics, the scars are finished in a way that will remain in the form of a line during the operation. It is usually pink in color at first, and within 1-2 months, these scars gradually fade and turn into an indistinct state. Since wound healing theoretically lasts 1-1.5 years, genetics and individual wound healing play a role in this regard. Earlier healing can be achieved by using some creams or gels for scars.
When can I return to work after breast aesthetic surgeries?
Although the time to return to work after breast aesthetics varies from person to person and pain threshold, the surgical method used also plays a role. Since breast lift and reduction procedures are surgical procedures related to breast tissue and skin, the person can feel better in a shorter time. Since there will be some tension and pressure in breast augmentation, the person may feel uncomfortable for the first few days.
What kind of drugs should not be used before breast aesthetics?
Aspirin or other blood thinners should not be used before breast augmentation. Herbal teas and some vitamins can also have a bleeding-increasing effect. These should also be avoided. Drugs containing steroids that delay wound healing are also among the drugs that should not be used. We also need to stop taking drugs that may cause allergic reactions, anesthetic drugs, and drugs that have adverse effects.
When should breast aesthetics be applied after breast cancer?
After all surgical and medical treatments related to cancer are completed, the breast is evaluated. Different deformations occur depending on the type of mastectomy performed. These deformations are corrected by choosing one of the available methods. These procedures vary according to the cancer stage and spread of the patient. The duration is determined accordingly. It works as a process that the cancer surgeon and plastic surgeon will decide together.