Breast Lifting

Breast sagging can occur due to genetic reasons, aging, loss of elasticity of the skin. This may cause a non-aesthetic appearance in the breasts. Breast lift plastic surgery is performed in order to recover the breasts back to a firmer and lifted position.

How to perform a breast lifting surgery (mastopexy)?

The skin is removed from certain sections in the sagged breast and the breast tissue is tightened in the plastic operation performed under general anesthesia and in operating room. The expansion of the nipple is eliminated in the same operation. Thus, the person has young-looking and are symmetrically corrected breasts after surgery.

The operation takes 2 to 3 hours. The patient should stay in the hospital one day. The surgery is not a painful operation. Any manageable pain that can occur is easily relieved by painkillers.

What is the degree of the breast sagging?

Breast sagging is classified as follows.

Light sagging: Occurs around the lower curve of the nipple.
Moderate sagging: Although the nipple points to the front, the nipple is visible 1-3 cm below the lower curve of the breast.
Advanced sagging: The nipple points downwards. The nipple is visible 3 to 4 cm below the lower curve of the breast.
False sagging: The breast tissue gets loose and sagged, but the nipple is visible above the lower curve of the breast.

Before Breast Lifting Operation

The medical history of the woman applying for surgery should be evaluated in every aspect. It is very important whether there is a development of breast cancer or a mass has been detected before. The patient should clearly explain all the information on these issues to her doctor. Mammography and ultrasonography should definitely be performed in patients who is older than 35 years of age and have a risky history.

Since general anesthesia will be performed in all similar operations, preliminary blood test and other tests will be performed. Eating and drinking should be discontinued 6-8 hours before breast lifting surgery. Having a companion will be beneficial for the patient to feel safe and to psychologically comfortable.

After Breast Lifting Surgery

It would be beneficial in terms of patient care and feeling of confidence if you stay one more night after the surgery. No intense pain will be observed after the surgery. The pain that may develop can be easily eliminated with pain relief. Bandage application covering the anterior section of the breast will be applied for three days postoperatively. When the bandage usage is discontinued, the patient can take a shower. After the bandaging, the patient will use the sports bra. In the first month, the patient should pay attention to the bodily movements and avoid exhausting activities. Stitches do not need to be removed since they are made of self-melting strings. At the end of the first month, the new breast shape begins to take form. In 6 months to 1 year, the patient’s breast shape will be finalized.

Recovery after breast lifting surgery

The patient can stand after the operation.
The patient should stay in the hospital one night.
Bandage is applied to the anterior section of the breast in the first 2-3 days.
When the bandage use is discontinued, sports tank tops are used.
1. At the end of the month, all physical activities can be done.
The breast takes its final shape between 6-12 months.
Age, skin elasticity, smoking and drinking are the variables that influence the recovery process.
Special advice given by your doctor should be adhered to.

Who can undergo breast lifting surgery?Breast lifting surgery can be performed on all healthy women over 18 years of age.

What checks are performed before the operation?
Radiologic tests are performed by ultrasound or mammography in women over the age of 35 years. Blood tests are performed due to the application of general anesthesia..

Is breast lifting surgery a painful operation?
The pain that will be felt after the surgery is easily eliminated with simple pain relief treatment.

When can I return to work?
You can return to work within 2 to 3 days after the operation.

Exactly when can I get the new look of my breasts?
The breasts will be in take their full shapes between 6 – 12 months.

Will there be surgery scars?
There will be a small or large number of scars. The patient’s skin structure, color, and whether they smoke/drink alcohol are the determining factors for both the recovery process and the amount of the operation scars.

Is the breast asymmetry completely eliminated?
Asymmetry is minimized.