Breast lifting surgery, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that reshapes sagging breasts caused by factors such as gravity, breastfeeding, weight changes, and aging, to achieve a more uplifted, youthful, and aesthetic appearance. This operation aims to correct the position and shape of the breasts without changing their volume. However, when necessary, it can be combined with silicone implants to increase volume.
Breast lifting involves repositioning the nipple to an ideal location, removing excess skin tissue, and reshaping the breast tissue. Different surgical techniques are applied depending on the degree of sagging. The procedure results in a fuller, more symmetrical, and uplifted breast appearance.
Mild Sagging: The nipple is at or just above the breast crease.
Moderate Sagging: The nipple is slightly below the breast crease.
Severe Sagging: The nipple is significantly below the breast crease and points downward.
This classification plays a decisive role in selecting the surgical method to be applied.
Women whose breasts have sagged and lost shape over time
Those who have experienced volume loss in their breasts after pregnancy and breastfeeding
Individuals with downward-pointing nipples or non-ideal nipple placement
If breast shape causes issues with clothing choices
People with suitable general health and realistic expectations
Breast lifting can be combined with implants for patients with volume loss, or with reduction for those with excess volume.
The pre-surgery process involves the following steps:
Assessment of breast size, position, and symmetry.
Analysis of nipple position, degree of sagging, and skin quality.
Deciding whether implants are necessary based on the patient’s expectations.
Breast ultrasound or mammography may be requested.
Personalized planning increases the success rate and patient satisfaction.
It is performed under general anesthesia.
The surgery typically lasts 2-3 hours.
Excess skin is removed, breast tissue is reshaped.
The nipple is repositioned upward.
If needed, silicone implants are inserted to increase volume.
Incisions are closed with aesthetic sutures.
Periareolar Mastopexy: For mild sagging, incision is made only around the nipple.
Vertical (Lollipop) Incision: Moderate sagging is corrected with a vertical incision from the nipple downward.
Inverted T Incision: For extensive sagging, an additional incision is made along the breast crease.
A 1-night hospital stay is recommended.
Pain, tightness, and mild swelling may occur in the first few days.
Special bra use is recommended for 4-6 weeks.
Sutures are usually hidden and self-dissolving.
Average return to work time is 5-7 days.
Sports and heavy activities should be avoided for 1 month.
Final results of the surgery appear in 2-3 months; scars fade over time.
Can I breastfeed after breast lifting?
Breastfeeding function is usually preserved if milk ducts are not damaged. However, there may be a partial risk in cases of very advanced sagging.
Will sagging recur after lifting?
Long-term sagging may recur due to factors such as aging, weight changes, and childbirth. However, results are generally long-lasting.
Will there be scars?
It is a procedure involving surgical incisions. However, scars are hidden in body contours and minimized with aesthetic sutures.
Can lifting be done without implants?
Yes. Implants are not necessary if only shape correction is needed. However, it can be combined with implants if there is volume loss.
The price of the surgery varies depending on the degree of sagging, techniques to be applied, use of implants, duration of surgery, and hospital conditions. Dr. Alper Eskalen clarifies pricing after a detailed assessment and personalized planning.
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