Breast Lift
reast lift surgery is an operation to restore an aesthetic and healthy appearance to the sagging breasts, which are devoid of muscle consisting of fat and milk glands, due to factors such as gravity, breastfeeding, frequent weight gain, birth aging and incorrect bra use. The fact that the breasts are located below where they should be is called ptosis in the medical language. In the case of ptosis, the breasts become drooping or the skin becomes excessively loose. As a result, it causes women to be uneasy in terms of aesthetics.
We call mastopexy the process of moving the nipple and breast tissue to the required position without changing the breast volume.
Who Can Have Breast Lift Surgery?
As a result of detailed analyzes and examinations by the doctor, any woman who has no problems, who is over the age of 18 and who has a complaint of breast sagging can have a breast lift surgery.
For those whose breast size (cup size) is of normal size, only the lifting process is performed. However, women with small breasts such as size A are also placed with a silicone implant during the surgery. For those who do not prefer silicone, fat injecting can also be applied, but it is a procedure that is not recommended by doctors, and at least 6 months must pass after the lifting surgery to inject fat.
Is There Any Scar After Breast Lift Surgery?
Although mastopexy is an operation performed to completely eliminate aesthetic concerns, in some cases, scars similar to breast reduction surgery may remain. The main determining factor here is how low the nipple is from the normal level and how much the tissues in the lower part of the breast sag. If the nipple is 2-3 cm below where it should be and the ptosis in the lower part is moderate; It is possible to lift the breast with a method called ‘periareolar mastopexy’ and without leaving any scars on the breast. However, if there is obvious sagging in both the nipple and breast tissue; After the lift, a straight line trace down the nipple is inevitable. Mastopexy surgery is similar to breast reduction surgery in some ways. It is a pleasant surgery in terms of the shape of the new breasts obtained. The postoperative gains are similar to breast reduction surgery. First of all, visual improvement is achieved. After the surgery, patients can wear the clothes that suit their body and they want, their self-confidence increases and they become better psychologically.
How Long Does Breast Lift Surgery Take?
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes an average of 2.5 hours. After the operation, a drain is placed to prevent blood accumulation in the breasts, which acts as a fuse. A special bra that shapes the breasts is put on when leaving the surgery. You can be discharged from the hospital on the same day or you will be hosted for one day. You can take a bath on the 3rd day after the operation and your dressing will be renewed on the same day. The stitches do not need to be removed as they dissolve on their own and are hidden. You should use the bra for 3-6 weeks. After a week, you can easily return to your daily life and to your work if you have a job that is not heavy. You can do light sports after the second week and heavy sports after the sixth week.