Women whose nipples and areolas point downward
Women whose breasts are saggy
Women one of whose breasts falls lower than the other
1-2 hours.
It takes 6-12 months for the postoperative scar to disappear and for the breasts to get their final appearance. Many patients return to work within the first week after breast lift surgery and resume their daily activities a week later. Patients should limit exercise other than walking for the first 2-6 weeks after breast lifting.
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As a procedure that aims to raise and reshape the breasts, breast lift surgery or mastopexy involves removing excess skin from under the breast. This procedure has been known as a confidence booster for most of the women who undergo it as guarantees a youthful appearance of the breast.
For your online consultation, we will kindly ask you to send your photos as shown in the Photography Guide down below, so we can evaluate your case.
It takes close to 3 hours to complete the breast lift surgery, but this can vary from one patient to another. Once you have decided to undergo this surgery, we will make sure that you have a pleasant trip and the procedure will be customized to suit your personal preferences, needs as well as the clinic’s practices.
Here is a brief guide to some of the stages you will have to go through:
Your first consultation will be done online, but when you arrive at the clinic, you will have a face-to-face consultation with your specialist surgeon. During this session you are expected to inform the surgeon about your medical record, allergies, and if you’re currently taking any medication.
Even after telling your surgeon about your medical record, it’s mandatory that you go through some medical tests. Afterward, you will discuss the procedure in detail. If you are on the same page with your surgeon, they will make an illustration by drawing some marks on your breast as they prepare you for the surgery.
When the test results are out and your surgeon is satisfied, you will be then given general anesthesia. In some cases, this procedure can be performed while the patient is under local anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Your surgeon will decide what’s best for you.
Your surgeon will make an incision around the areola when the procedure begins. The cut will be extending down to the front of the breast, from the bottom of the areola to the crease, or it may also extend along the sides of the areola depending on the surgeon’s decision.
After the incisions are made, the surgeon will lift and reshape the sagging breasts and move the areolae to the correct position according to the new shape of your breasts.
The surgeon will close your incisions with stitches, sutures, skin adhesives, or surgical tape when the operation is done.
Yes, there are different types of breast lift surgery; the size of the breast and the degree of sagging determines the type. Outlined below are the most common types:
Anchor incision mastopexy: This type is regarded as the best option for people with sagging breasts. Anchor incision mastopexy involves making the incision around the areola, down to the breast crease, and under it.
Lollipop lift: This type of mastopexy is usually recommended for people with droopy breasts. The incisions made using this technique are inverted T shape.
Donut lift: This type is for people who have mild or moderate sagging.
Crescent lift: Often done in conjunction with breast augmentation, the crescent lift involves making crescent-shaped incisions. This type is ideal for individuals who have mild ptosis.
After breast lifting, your breasts are covered with gauze and a surgical support bra. Small tubes, typically removed within a few days, to drain extra blood or fluid can be placed in the incision areas of your breasts.
Swelling and bruising may take about two weeks after breast lifting surgery. At this stage, you may feel pain around the incisions. It will be red or pink for several months. numbness around the skin incision can last for about six weeks.
You should avoid stretching, bending, or lifting the first few days after breast lifting. It is also important to lie on your back or side to protect your breasts from pressure.
You should continue to wear your surgical support bra for 24 hours in three or four days. Then you will start wearing a soft bra for three or four weeks. Your surgeon may recommend the use of silicone tape or gel in your incisions to promote healing.
Keep your breasts away from the sun as you heal. Then, you should continue to protect your incisions during sunbathing.
You should control your weight to achieve the best and the longest results after breast lift surgery.
A week before the procedure, you should stop taking Aspirin and any other meds associated with blood thinning.
If you are allergic to any drugs, you should inform your surgeon as soon as possible.
Patients are advised to avoid smoking 24 hours before the surgery.
Consuming any alcoholic beverages can affect anesthesia. So you should not take in anything alcoholic 24 hours before surgery.
If you are taking meds for chronic or acute diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, you should inform your surgeon before the surgery commences.
Procedure | Breast Lift |
Duration | 1 - 2 hours |
Stay | 8 - 10 nights hotel |
Cost in Turkey | €3150 - €3750 |
Anesthesia | General anesthesia |
Recovery | 2 - 6 weeks |
Final Results | After 6 - 12 months |
Side Effects | Scar tissue, pain, numbness in the nipple |
Risks | Infection, scarring, irregularities, or asymmetry |
Success Rate | 95% |
Exercise | After 2 - 6 weeks (low intensity) |
Back To Work | After 2 weeks |
Scars | Yes |
Pain | No |
Related Procedures | Breast augmentation |
Is Breast Lifting Painful?
You may feel pain or soreness after the procedure is done. However, your surgeon may prescribe painkillers to relieve this pain and discomfort.
Are Breast Lifting Results Permanent?
How long women can benefit from the results of a breast lift surgery depends on many factors, such as age, genetics, health and nutritional habits, and surgical techniques.
What Are the Main Differences Between Breast Lifting and Breast Implants?
Each procedure presents its advantages and disadvantages and is chosen by the surgeon as the most appropriate method according to the patient's needs. Breast augmentation focuses on the size and shape of the breast and does not correct sagging breasts. However, a breast lift primarily focuses on the breast position and will not increase the breast size.
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