Breast Lift surgery (Mastopexy) is a plastic surgery, the purpose of which is to restore the correct proportions and shape of the breast. Sagging breasts most often occur due to loss of shape after breastfeeding, due to gravity or frequent weight fluctuations. In addition, sagging breasts can occur at a young age due to developmental delay. Sagging breasts make it impossible to wear the desired outfits and in most cases leads to a loss of self-confidence in women.
Violation of the breast shape, which is an integral element of the aesthetic decollete, is manifested not only in the sagging of the breast, but also in the expansion of the areola, which we call the nipple, under the influence of hormonal surges. The drooping breast also leads to damage to the structure of the skin under the breast and as a result of friction, skin problems arise.
Breast Lift surgery is recommended in most cases after the end of the lactation period in order to avoid re-shaping of the breast.
In addition, in most cases, it is preferable to perform Breast Lift operations in combination with Breast Plastic surgery, as skin sagging occurs due to breast size problems.
In fact, the breasts decreased in size, and the skin covering it could not adapt to the change in size. Breast Lift surgery can remove the excess skin thus formed.
A Breast Lift alone will not be able to give volume to the chest. in such case, this operation is insufficient, and another plastic surgery should be used to improve the appearance of the breast. To increase the size of the breast, one should use lipofilling or a silicone implant, i.e. Breast Augmentation surgery.
Who Can Have Breast Lift Surgery?
• Suffering from breast problems after lactation.
• Those suffering from delayed breast development.
• Suffering from sagging breasts due to frequent weight gain and weight loss.
• Those suffering from sagging breasts due to age and gravity.
• Suffering from the expansion of the halo, ie. breast nipple.
• Lost self-confidence due to sagging breasts.
• Lost the ability to wear desired outfits due to sagging breasts.
Modern and innovative methods used by our plastic surgeon provide Breast Lift candidates with an extremely comfortable recovery process and the acquisition of the desired breast shape.
Before the operation, The patient is informed about the overall process. After a consultation between the patient and the doctor, the doctor examines the breast tissue, areola, and nipples of the patient, and the surgeon also performs medical tests such as mammography and ultrasound. As a result of examinations, the degree of sagging is determined.
Before the procedure, the surgeon may ask the patient to stop taking certain medications, such as blood thinners, and inform them of the do’s and don’ts. It is enough for the patient to follow the instructions of the doctor before the operation.
How is Breast Lift Surgery performed?
The operation takes approximately 2 to 3 hours; however, the duration of Breast Lift surgery may vary depending on factors such as methods, the patient’s health status, and the number of procedures applied.
Breast Lift surgery in most cases is performed simultaneously with breast augmentation or reduction surgery. During the preliminary examination, the issue of implant insertion, fat insertion, i.e. lipofilling or simply performing Breast Lift surgery, depending on what the patient expects from the operation. The condition of the breast tissue and excess skin is analyzed and an operation plan is drawn up.
Breast Lift surgery, performed under general anesthesia, begins with halo reduction if there is such a problem. During the operation, an incision is made according to the method of a vertical central incision without a scar.
The skin and underlying breast tissue are then treated separately. Considering the future potential of breastfeeding, the breast tissue is aligned, lifted and the breast is shaped. The skin tissue is sutured in an appropriate shape according to the new structure of the nipple, eliminating tension or sagging.
In this case, you should pay attention to the fact that during the Breast Lift operation, no changes in its size occur. The operation only allows you to return the shape of the breast and tighten it, the breast is tightened and the operation is completed. If the breasts are small or too large, a sizing operation is performed during Breast Lift surgery. For this purpose, a Breast Lift is carried out in combination with breast augmentation, Breast Reduction or Lipofilling.
Postoperative Care Recovery:
Recovery after Mastopexy is usually uneventful. There will be mild to moderate pain while moving. The surgeon may prescribe pain medication to relieve discomfort. After the operation, the patient may be asked to walk around the hospital room. Usually the patient is discharged from the hospital the next day, however this time may change.
It is recommended not to take a bath until 3-4 days have passed and not to do daily activities for the first couple of days. Bruising may appear during the early healing period, but these will soon disappear.
Duration of treatment
3-4 Hours
Anesthesia
Full
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