BREAST LIFT

Before a breast lift operation, patients can decide how they want their breasts to look. In consultations with the surgeon, a detailed plan is made regarding the technique to be applied, the healing process, and the results.

Why is a Breast Lift Preferred?

Breast lift surgery is generally preferred for the following reasons:

• Sagging Breasts: This procedure may be preferred due to sagging breasts after aging, pregnancy and breastfeeding, or weight loss.
• Loss of Self-Confidence: Sagging breasts can negatively affect a person's self-confidence. A breast lift provides a more lifted and youthful appearance, thereby increasing self-confidence.
• Breast Aesthetics and Proportion: The shape, size, and proportion of the breasts can be harmonized with the body contours. This procedure provides a balanced look compatible with body measurements.
• Physical Discomfort: Sagging breasts can sometimes lead to physical discomfort, back pain, or postural disorders. A breast lift can solve such problems.

How Does the Pre-Breast Lift Selection Process Work?

A breast lift operation should be performed by an experienced aesthetic surgeon. Each surgeon's application method may differ, but the general process consists of the following steps:

• Consultation and Evaluation: Before the breast lift operation, a consultation is held with the surgeon. At this stage, the patient's general health status, expectations, breast structure, and aesthetic desires are evaluated.
• Anesthesia Application: Breast lift surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. This way, the patient does not feel pain during the operation.
• Incisions and Sutures: The incisions made for breast lift surgery may vary according to the methods used and the patient's demands. Incisions are usually made under the breast, around it, and on the nipple.
• Healing Process: The patient's healing process after the operation may take several weeks. Symptoms such as swelling, bruising, and tenderness are normal and will pass over time. It is important to follow the surgeon's recommendations to speed up the healing process.

What are the Types of Breast Lifts?

A Breast Lift can be performed using different techniques. Depending on the need and the patient's condition, the surgeon may prefer various methods.

• Surgical Breast Lift: In this method, excess skin is removed to lift and shape the breasts. A prosthesis can be placed, or a natural form can be achieved.
• Breast Lift with Fat Injection: In this method, fat taken from the person's own body (usually from the abdomen, waist, or legs) via liposuction is purified and injected into the breasts.

Can I choose the size myself before breast lift surgery?

Before undergoing breast aesthetics, patients can decide how they want their breasts to look. In consultations with the surgeon, if a prosthesis is to be placed, the type of prosthesis, size, shape (teardrop or round), and placement method are determined.

How long does breast lift surgery take?

Breast lift surgery usually takes between 2-3 hours. The duration may vary depending on the method used and the surgeon's technique.

Is there a risk of death in breast lift surgery?

Breast lift surgery is a safe procedure performed under general anesthesia. However, as with any surgical operation, there is a risk of infection, bleeding, or complications related to anesthesia. These risks are minimal when performed by experienced surgeons.

For what age range is breast lift surgery suitable?

Breast lift surgery is suitable for individuals aged 18 and over. However, it is important that the person has completed their physical development.

Am I a suitable candidate for breast lift surgery?

If your general health is good, you do not smoke, and you have realistic expectations about breast lift, you may be a suitable candidate for this operation.

In which cases is breast lift not recommended?

• In case of chronic health problems,
• If smoking and alcohol use are not intended to be stopped during the surgical process,
• If there is a risk of breast cancer or active infection.

Can breast aesthetics be performed after pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Yes, but it is recommended to wait at least 6 months. This allows time for the breast tissue to recover naturally.

Can the ability to breastfeed be affected after surgery?

The methods we apply do not include any technique that could harm the ability to breastfeed.

Should I postpone the surgery if I am planning a pregnancy?

Since there may be changes in your breast tissue after childbirth, having this surgery during a period when you are not planning a pregnancy may allow you to live with lifted breasts for a longer time.

Will my breast asymmetry be corrected with a breast lift?

Yes, while the shape of your breasts is corrected with a breast lift, asymmetry can also be addressed.

What are the Advantages of a Breast Lift?

Breast lift surgery offers many advantages both aesthetically and psychologically. Here are the prominent benefits of this operation:

• More Lifted and Youthful Breasts: A breast lift makes the breasts appear firmer, more lifted, and younger. It contributes to more proportional body contours.
• Increased Self-Confidence: An increase in self-confidence is observed after surgery for people dissatisfied with their breast size. The person can be more comfortable in choosing clothes and can have a more positive body image.
• Correction of Breast Asymmetry: Some women may have congenital or acquired breast asymmetry. With breast lift surgery, this asymmetry is corrected, and a balanced appearance is achieved.
• Restoration of Volume Lost After Childbirth and Breastfeeding: Pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause volume loss and sagging in the breasts. Lost volume can be regained with prostheses or fat injection.
• Breasts More Compatible with Body Contours: Disproportionately small breasts can disrupt body proportions. A breast lift helps a person achieve a look appropriate for their body measurements.
• Increased Clothing Options: People with small or sagging breast volume may use padded bras to achieve a more aesthetic look in some clothes. After surgery, many clothes fit better, and the person feels more comfortable with more options.
• Permanent Results: Breast lift surgery offers long-lasting and permanent results. A more lifted and youthful appearance can be achieved with the effect of the surgery. The results can last for many years depending on the person's anatomy.

What Does Breast Lift Surgery Aim For?

Breast lift surgery aims to achieve a younger, firmer, and more proportional appearance by lifting sagging breasts. However, the technique used and the patient's lifestyle play an important role in the longevity of the results.

• ✔ Younger and More Lifted Breasts: Breasts are lifted upwards to achieve a younger and firmer appearance.
• ✔ More Proportional and Aesthetic Breasts: For people with sagging problems, a more aesthetic appearance is created by providing lift without increasing breast volume.
• ✔ Increased Self-Confidence: The change in physical appearance can increase self-confidence for many people.
• ✔ Natural Appearance: Performing the surgery with the correct technique ensures that the lifted breasts achieve a natural and aesthetic appearance.

Can fat injection also be performed during the operation?

If you have a donor area suitable for fat injection during the operation, fat injection can be performed to add extra volume to lift sagging breasts. However, fat injection can be done not only for volume augmentation but also to correct sagging tissue.

Can the nipples also be reduced?

Yes, nipple reduction can also be performed during breast aesthetics. This procedure is applied to make large or asymmetrical nipples more proportional. Areola (the dark-colored area around the nipple) reduction is also possible. In case of sagging, this procedure helps the breasts look more aesthetic.

Will the prosthesis be placed under the muscle or over the muscle? What are the differences?

Prostheses are generally not used in breast lift surgery. However, in some cases, especially in breasts that have lost volume, it may be necessary to add prostheses. In this case, prostheses can be placed under the muscle (under the pectoral muscle) or over the muscle (under the breast tissue, on top of the muscle).

Submuscular Placement: Provides a more natural look, the edges of the prosthesis are less noticeable. It is especially recommended for patients with thin or delicate skin structure. The shape of the prosthesis may change slightly with muscle movements. However, before the lift procedure, submuscular placement may be more suitable for the breast to take shape.

Supramuscular Placement: Offers a shorter recovery time and is not affected by muscle movements. However, if the subcutaneous tissue is not thick enough, the prosthesis may be noticeable, and the risk of sagging over time may be higher. This is not a predetermined decision for the lift procedure but can be considered when volume needs to be added.

Which placement is appropriate is determined by the surgeon based on the patient's anatomy and the desired result.

Will I feel pain during and after the surgery?

You will not feel any pain during the surgery as general anesthesia will be applied. After the surgery, you may feel mild to moderate pain for the first few days. This pain can usually be controlled with painkillers and will decrease over time. The sensitivity and tightness, which are more pronounced in the first week, will largely subside within 2-3 weeks. In the case of submuscularly placed prostheses, a little more pain may be felt due to muscle tension, but this is a temporary condition.