BREAST LIFT SURGERY

Breast lift surgery (Mastopexy) is a surgical procedure performed to give sagging breasts a younger and more shapely appearance.

Who Needs a Breast Lift?

Breast sagging occurs as a result of cracking of the breast skin, loosening or decrease in breast tissue due to pregnancy, excessive weight gain and loss, or aging. Sagging of the breasts can cause loss of self-confidence and unhappiness in women. With breast lift surgery, breasts can be restored to their former fullness and uprightness.

How is a Breast Lift Performed?

In breast lift surgery, the sagging breast tissue is reshaped and lifted up, and the loosened skin is reduced and made suitable for the new shaped breast. In this surgery, the breast does not shrink, the existing breast tissue is collected.

Sometimes there is not enough breast tissue in sagging breasts and even if it is collected, sufficient fullness may not be achieved. In these cases, silicone prosthesis support may be needed. It is the most ideal method to fill the gap in the upper part of the breast. The prosthesis is also placed during the same surgery. This surgery with a prosthesis is called “Augmentation Mastopexy”. In this surgery, the breast enlarges and becomes upright to some extent.

Who are the Right Candidates for Breast Lift Surgery?

If your breasts are proportionate to your body size but saggy, have lost their firmness, the nipples and the surrounding brown part look downwards, their shape is deformed and severely enlarged, you may be a suitable candidate for breast lift surgery. Sagging and loss of firmness of the breasts can sometimes be hereditary. In some cases, the two breasts may develop differently, one may be firm and upright, while a significant difference may be seen in the other. Sometimes their sizes may be different from each other.

Both of the women’s breasts may not be the same size or the same uprightness. The amount of sagging varies from patient to patient. It can be small in some patients, more in others, and advanced in others. The surgery to be performed varies according to the degree of these saggings. It is one of the most important factors in the technical selection. It is possible to lift the breasts, that is, to correct and lift their shape without changing their size, as much as it is possible for small breasts as well as large breasts.

Recovery Process After Breast Lift Surgery

The recovery process after breast lift surgery usually takes a few weeks, although it varies from person to person. There may be some pain, swelling and bruising after the surgery. You can relieve these symptoms by using the medications recommended by your doctor. You may need to wear a special bra after the surgery and avoid physical activities for a while.

Risks of Breast Lift Surgery

Like every surgical procedure, breast lift surgery has some risks. These include infection, bleeding, problems with wound healing, and loss of sensation in the nipple. However, these risks are usually rare and are minimized in surgeries performed by an experienced surgeon.

Things to Consider After Breast Lift Surgery

• Strictly follow your doctor’s recommendations after the surgery.
• Use your medications regularly.
• Keep the surgical area clean and dry.
• Avoid physical activities for a while.
• Go for regular check-ups.

Result

Breast lift surgery is an effective method for women who complain about their sagging breasts and want to achieve a younger appearance. It is important that you get detailed information from your doctor about the things to consider before and after the surgery.