Breast Lift Surgery

What is Breast Lift Surgery?

Factors such as weight loss, breastfeeding, or aging can cause a reduction in breast tissue volume and sagging of the breast skin. Breast lift surgery provides a solution to improve the appearance of sagging breasts.

In a breast lift operation, excess skin is removed to correct the sagging areas. The areola diameter is reduced to normal size, and the nipple is moved to a more appropriate position from its sagging position. The primary goal of the lift and firming surgery is to achieve a firmer and more youthful breast profile.

Are you suitable for breast lift surgery?

Loss of skin elasticity can cause breast sagging. This condition can result from factors such as poor diet habits, insufficient intake of vitamins, protein, and collagen, smoking, and sunburns. Sagging can also occur due to changes in breast tissue after pregnancy or rapid weight loss. Especially in larger breasts, insufficient support can increase sagging due to gravity, sometimes causing the nipples to point downward and potentially leading to asymmetry.

Breast lift surgery offers a solution to address such issues. This operation corrects sagging by reshaping the breast tissue, lifting the nipples, and improving breast contour. It not only provides a visual change but also improves body image and boosts self-confidence.

This method is especially popular among individuals experiencing breast sagging due to aging. It is also frequently chosen by women who have experienced sagging during breastfeeding. Breast lift surgery is an aesthetic surgical method that can be performed at any time desired by anyone. This allows the breasts to achieve a firmer, more youthful, and aesthetic appearance. However, it is advisable for those planning a pregnancy to postpone the surgery.

Breast Lift Surgery Technique

Breast lift surgery, technically known as mastopexy, is a plastic and aesthetic surgical procedure. This process aims to optimize the shape of the breast, achieving a tight and youthful appearance. It is generally applied to tighten the breast and remove excess skin when necessary. This surgical intervention is performed to prevent or correct sagging of the breast, lift the nipple, reshape the breast tissue, and provide an overall more aesthetic appearance.

Permanence and Recovery of Breast Lift Surgery

Breast lift surgeries are permanent surgical procedures. For about two weeks, there will be swelling and bruising in your breasts. You may experience slight pain and tenderness around the incision sites. Swelling, bruising, and numbness generally decrease within a few months.

Alternative Methods

Breast lift surgeries can be customized to meet the individual needs and expectations of the patient. This operation is often combined with breast augmentation or breast reduction surgeries, allowing the patient to achieve their desired outcome.

If the breast tissue has lost significant volume, a breast lift alone may not be sufficient. In such cases, breast augmentation surgery can be performed along with the breast lift.

After Surgery

After the surgery, you may have gauze and a surgical support bra on your breasts. There may be drains to prevent the accumulation of blood and fluids. In the first few days after the surgery, you should lie on your back or side to protect your breasts from pressure. A compression garment is usually worn for about two months. You will need to use cream for the surgical scars.