Breast Lift (Mastopexy) A breast lift is a surgical procedure that restores sagging, deflated breasts that have lost their youthful appearance over time due to gravity to their former shape. The surgery can be performed on its own or with breast implants, depending on the patient's breast volume.
Breast tissue is an organ that cannot resist gravity due to its structure. Factors such as advancing age, frequent weight gain and loss, pregnancy, and breastfeeding cause breast tissue to shift downward.
During the consultation, your overall health will be assessed. You will be asked about your current illnesses, medications you are taking, any surgeries you have undergone, and any breast diseases in your family.
Your pregnancy and breastfeeding history is taken.
A detailed examination will be performed.
The volume, sagging, and quality of your skin are evaluated.
The decision on whether a prosthesis is necessary is made based on the volume of your breast.
Screening for breast cancer is recommended before any cosmetic breast surgery.
Photos are taken before every cosmetic surgery.
Depending on the technique used, our surgery will leave a scar in the shape of a lollipop, which is a straight line extending around the nipple and downwards, or in the shape of an inverted T, which also includes the crease under the breast.
Detailed information is provided.
The scar left by the surgery will be permanent. Although it will be more noticeable at first, it will fade within a year.
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. It takes approximately 2 hours. Your nipple is moved to its correct position and excess skin is removed. Depending on the situation, negative pressure tubes called drains may be used to prevent blood and serum from accumulating in the breast.
We recommend staying in the hospital for one night after surgery. You will experience pain that can be controlled with pain medication. We prescribe pain medication and antibiotics after discharge. We recommend resting for 7-10 days. You will also need to wear a special bra for 6 weeks.
We recommend staying in the hospital for one night after surgery. You will experience pain that can be controlled with pain medication. We prescribe pain medication and antibiotics after discharge. We recommend resting for 7-10 days. You will also need to wear a special bra for 6 weeks.
You can see the results of the surgery immediately, but the swelling associated with the operation will take about 1 month to subside, and it will take 6-12 months for the breast to take its final shape.
The results of the surgery are permanent. New generation prostheses are suitable for lifelong use. However, a revision surgery may be necessary in later years to address sagging that may develop over time.
Every surgery has risks. There may be early or late complications related to anesthesia or surgery.
In the early postoperative period, bleeding, infection, or wound dehiscence may occur. Mild asymmetry in size and shape between the breasts may be present. Excessive sensitivity or numbness in the nipple may be observed. These are usually temporary complaints.
A complication specific to this surgery is capsular contracture. Any foreign object entering the body is surrounded by a capsule. Although the exact cause is unknown, in some cases this capsule can thicken and harden, causing deformity and even pain in the breast. In such cases, a second surgical procedure is required to remove this capsule.
Another potential risk associated with the capsule is the development of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL). ALCL is not breast cancer, but rather a type of lymphoma. It does not originate directly from the breast implant. It can develop from the capsule that forms around any foreign object placed in the body. It is a very rare complication.
Breast lift surgery does not cause breast cancer. Before any breast surgery, it is recommended that everyone undergo breast cancer screening appropriate for their age.
During surgery, the connections between the nipple and milk ducts are preserved. Therefore, breastfeeding problems are not expected, but they are possible. However, considering the negative effect of pregnancy and breastfeeding on breast shape, it is recommended that breast lift surgery be performed at least 6 months after the last breastfeeding.