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Aesthetic Surgery

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Breasts may sag with the effect of gravity over time. Especially after pregnancy and breast feeding period, sagging is common in the breasts. The aim of breast lift surgery is to create an aesthetically pleasing breast with the ideal size proportional to the body structure without disrupting the function of the breast.

Type of Anesthesia
General Anesthesia
Surgery Duration
2,5 hours
Hospital Stay
1 Day
Stay in Istanbul
4 Days
Return to Social Life
7 Days

Who can get breast lift surgery?
Any woman over 18 who is has sagging on breast tissue can get this surgery.

How breast lift surgery is performed?
Sagging tissues on the breast are lifted and excess skin is surgically removed.

Will there be any scar after the surgery?
Since it is necessary to remove excess skin in these surgeries, the scar is inevitable. Surgery plan and scar to form after the surgery vary depending on the current breast volume of the individual. All plastic surgery skills are used to make the scars look as good as possible. The postoperative interventions also aim to heal as invisible as possible.

Are the function and breastfeeding ability of the breasts impaired after the surgery?
With the implemented modern techniques, the functional properties of milk ducts and nipples are preserved in the breast lift surgery.

The surgical process…
The operative time is approximately 2,5 hours. Patients usually stay in the hospital for one day after the surgery. The drains are removed the next day and they are discharged. Patients can take a bath on the fourth day postoperatively and start their daily physical activities a week later. It is necessary to wait one month for light sports and three months for heavy sports. A special bra is used postoperatively. This bra is designed to minimize pressure on the breast tissue. Thus, the scars heal better. It is recommended to use this bra for a month.

Routine follow-ups are planned as the first week, first month, third month and the first year.

Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is a candidate for breast lift surgery?

Those who have sufficient breast tissue and sagging breasts can undergo this surgery.

2. Will there be scars after a breast lift surgery?

In breast lift surgery, scars form around the areola and in an inverted T shape. The scar is red in the first year, but it gradually turns white and becomes less noticeable over time.

3. Can I breastfeed after a breast lift surgery with implants?
Since the functional features of the breast are preserved during a breast lift surgery, there should be no problems with breastfeeding after the surgery.

4. Can sagging occur after a breast lift surgery?

Some sagging may occur after breast lift surgery depending on the quality and elasticity of the skin. This can be corrected with a secondary surgical procedure.

5. When can I start exercising after a breast lift surgery?

It is recommended not to exercise for one month after breast lift surgery.

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