SHORT ANSWER
A breast lift, or mastopexy, raises and reshapes breasts that have lost firmness, for example after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight change. Excess skin is removed and breast tissue is repositioned. It mainly changes shape and position rather than size, and it can be combined with implants.
How is a breast lift done?
The surgeon removes excess skin and reshapes the breast tissue, and usually moves the nipple to a higher position. The pattern of the incisions depends on how much lifting is needed. Scars can be around the nipple, down the front of the breast and along the crease under the breast.
Can it be combined with implants?
Some people have a lift together with an implant to add upper fullness. Surgeons assess whether this should be done in one operation or in stages.
What is recovery like?
Bruising, swelling and tenderness are common at first. A support bra is usually worn as advised, and strenuous activity is limited for several weeks. Scars fade gradually over many months.
Riskler nelerdir?
Risks include infection, bleeding, scarring, changes in nipple sensation, uneven breast shape and problems with wound healing. Breasts can change again with pregnancy, weight change and ageing.
Breast lift in Turkey and Istanbul
Some people travel to Turkey, including Istanbul, for a breast lift. Whatever the location, it helps to understand the scar pattern, the aftercare plan and who will see you if wound healing is slow.
Questions worth asking before having a breast lift in Istanbul or elsewhere in Turkey:
- Which scar pattern is planned, and why?
- Will implants be used, and which type?
- How long should I stay in Istanbul before it is safe to fly home?
- Who do I contact if a wound heals slowly after I return home?
When to consult a doctor
Contact your surgeon or seek medical advice promptly if you notice a wound opening, spreading redness, fever or a breast that becomes hard or very swollen.