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Breast Lift

Mastopexy, Breast Lift for Tits Sagging. Breast Lift Cost in Turkey

Mastopexy, Breast Lift for Tits Sagging. Breast Lift Cost in Turkey

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Breast Lift Fast Facts Details
Procedure time ⏳ It depends, usually 2-3 hours
Anaesthetic type 💉 General anaesthetic
Length of stay 🛏 A 1-day hospital stay is typical
Up and mobile 🚶🏻‍♂️ You can start moving around 1 day later
Washing 🛁 Your surgeon will give specific instructions, but usually, you can shower 24-48 hours later
Travel ✈️ You can typically travel 5-6 days later, but follow your surgeon's advice
Back to work 📅 You can return to desk work about 1 week later
Postoperative garment 👕 Wear a supportive garment for 6 weeks to aid healing
Sleeping 😴 Sleep on your back for at least 2 weeks to protect your incisions
Exercise 🏃🏽‍♀️ Light exercise can resume 4 weeks later, but avoid strenuous activities until cleared by your surgeon
Full recovery 🕺🏻 Most patients fully recover in about 6 weeks
Final results 😃 You can expect to see the final results in 6-12 weeks
Any pain? 🤕 Yes, there can be some pain after the surgery, but your surgeon will prescribe pain medication to help manage it.
Scarring 🏥 While scarring is inevitable, it will fade over time and can take several months to a year to become less noticeable.
Potential Risks ⚠️ Discuss potential risks such as infection, bleeding, or asymmetry with your surgeon before the procedure.

What is a breast lift in Turkey?

Breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy, is surgery to modify the positioning and firmness of breasts that have begun to sag. This operation is selected by women who want to correct the shifts in the breast position or size due to aging or other circumstances. Breast lifts without implants and with breast implants are done by qualified plastic surgeons and the success rates are very high. Breast lift before and after photos indicate that it is worth doing. Turkey is one of the best destinations for this surgery due to competent surgeons, quality health centers, pocket-pinching prices, and good tourist destinations.

Who is a good candidate for breast lift in Turkey?

A breast lift procedure is a good option for women who have naturally droopy breasts, pregnant ladies who want to get a breast lift after delivery, and those who have breast skin that has been stretched by breastfeeding their children. Breast lift surgery is suitable for any woman who wishes to have perky and shapely breasts that have somehow seemed to have drooped. This is mostly because of aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or loss of a considerable amount of weight.

Nipples that rest below the breast line and stretched skin are other problems solved by the technique. Breasts that have begun to sag and those of women who desire to have perky and young-looking breasts are perfect candidates. Also, if the breasts have become stretched out, or the areolas have become larger, a lift will address these problems. It is also perfect for those who have asymmetry, certain phobias, and complexes regarding the shape and position of their breasts. Patients should be generally healthy and free from systemic diseases that can complicate the procedures and result in poor outcome.

What should you not do before breast lift?

Being a plastic surgeon in Turkey who performs this surgery quite often, there are a few tips I always wish to share with my patients:

  • First of all, you should have a detailed conversation with your surgeon and share all the expectations and objectives you have.
  • Make sure that you tell them all the medications you are on especially those that thin the blood and do as they advise you in case you need to stop some of them for some time.
  • If you are suffering from such conditions as heart-related illnesses, high blood pressure, or diabetes, it is important to let your surgeon know as they may alter your surgery and how you heal.
  • It is recommended to plan the blood tests, breast X-rays, and mammograms so that all can be done on time.
  • Smoking and alcohol consumption should be ceased several weeks before the surgery because they suppress the immune system and affect the circulation of blood which is vital in healing.
  • For your safety, you are advised not to eat anything for 6-8 hours before the surgery because of issues that are related to anesthesia.

How is performed breast lift surgery?

As a surgeon who frequently performs breast lifts, I will guide you through the process step-by-step. These steps are effective for functional breast lift results.

  1. Marking: First, I then draw on your skin to indicate where I will be making the cuts. This is done strictly to make sure everything is in perfect harmony and that it meets the required measurements.
  2. Anesthesia: You will take a general anesthetic. Thus you won't feel any pain during the mastopexy procedure.
  3. Incisions: As for the marked areas, I make the best lift incisions. These incisions typically include:
    • Near the areola (periareolar incision), which is excellent for mild tits sagging.
    • Through the areola and in the direction of the breast crease down to the lollipop incision, for moderate sagging.
    • Along the line of the areola, and vertically down to the breast crease (the anchor incision), this type of incision is most suitable for large sagging by giving the most dramatic change.
  4. Reshaping the Breasts: The breast tissue is then remodeled to enhance the general shape and feel of the bust.
  5. Repositioning the Nipple: This involves lifting the nipple and areola to a higher position on the breast for a youthful appearance. In case the areola is large, it can be made small Again, this is done through surgery.
  6. Removing Excess Skin: If there is any remaining skin it is trimmed to lift and enhance the breast.
  7. Closing the Incisions: When I am done with the surgery, I suture the incisions, and from my experience, I ensure that I use the best techniques that will give us the least scar possible when healing.

What to do after breast lift surgery?

If you follow the advice below, you can minimize the breast lift complications and achieve the desired results more easily:

  • Do not smoke and drink because these adversely affect the breast lift healing process.
  • Always wear your surgical bra beginning from the day of surgery and continue to wear it as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Perform minimal bending to avoid straining the muscles of your chest that have undergone surgery to perform the reconstruction.
  • Do not move heavy objects to press on incisions.
  • It will be wise for the next couple of weeks to take it easy and avoid any heavy physical activities; instead, try to stroll around.
  • To minimize any pain, you should follow your surgeon's instructions in the administration of pain medication. You can also use ice packages to reduce swelling.
  • One should minimize moving around in crowded places to curb the spread of the virus. Thus you will also not contact accidentally your body with another.
  • It is recommended that you should sleep on your back for at least two weeks to protect the incisions.
  • Do not let the wound site get wet at all until the doctor removes the steri strips.
  • Do not take a shower for at least the next 48 hours or 2 days.
  • Avoid quick and abrupt movements and ensure you get enough sleep.
  • If there are some symptoms of infection such as redness, and inflammation, or pain around the stitches call your surgeon.
  • Sport wear or any other comfortable wear that will allow the performance of activities without stress to the body.

How painful is a breast lift?

When having a breast lift surgery, you will not have any sensation of pain because you'll be under general surgical anesthesia and unconscious. However, after the surgery during the mastopexy healing, some discomfort is felt since the effect of anesthesia may wear off in a few hours. This is because the surgery inflicts trauma and the tissue tends to swell putting pressure on nerves.

To ease breast lift pain, pop the painkillers that your doctor gave you, for instance, ibuprofen in the right dosage as advised by the doctor. Icing the area is also useful in minimizing inflammation and lessening some of the discomfort. In case of constant or aggravated pain, it is advisable to be checked by your surgeon.

Breast Lift Cost Comparison

Location Average Breast Lift Surgery Cost Short Explanation
Breast lift cost Turkey $2,500 - $4,500 The lower breast lift price is due to competitive pricing and reduced operational expenses.
Breast lift UK cost $6,000 - $10,000 Higher costs due to the generally higher cost of living and operational expenses.
Europe breast lift price $5,500 - $9,000 Prices vary by country but are generally higher than in Turkey due to regional differences in expenses.

In Europe, there is a very long waiting list for breast lift procedures. Prices are also quite high. Turkey, on the other hand, is a country where both prices are affordable and there is no need to wait in line for the operation. Patients are picked up from the airport by scarves VIP vehicles and taken to their accommodation. It is possible to reach the physician 24/7.

Please contact Op.Dr.Seçkin Aydın Savaş to learn our current breast lift cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, mastopexy does cause some kind of scars, but they normally fade over time. The breast lift incisions made are commonly made in areas that cannot be seen easily such as the breast or areola area. First, the cuts are red, slightly swelling due to surgeries, and the skin is rather irritated. It also turns a different color and the marks are not as visible when one is recovering. Breast lift scars are normally beneath the clothing, which means that people cannot see them or notice them. Antibiotics can also be applied to the scars so that the chances of getting infected become reduced and at the same time the rate of healing becomes faster. Scars are not eradicable but they will become less conspicuous and mostly covered by your clothes.

Turkey is preferred for breast lift surgery because the country provides highly skilled surgeons in the field of cosmetic surgery along with advanced health care facilities and competitively lower prices than in Europe. The cost is even much lower with packages that usually cover the surgery, stay, and other post-operation services. Also, patients are offered the best treatment and services; Turkey is famous for its hospitality, delicious cuisine, and attractive tourist destinations, which allows patients to receive quality treatment combined with some rest and pleasant pastime in spectacular surroundings. The high quality of the services combined with the reasonable prices and an opportunity to admire the views of Turkey make this country quite popular among the patients who decided to have a breast uplift.

Yes, you can breastfeed after a mastopexy. Women most of the time do not report any interference with their ability to nurse after the surgery. The two critical areas are the operations conducted on the patient and the position of the cuts made on the body. Milk ducts and nerves are often spared by surgeons to retain a patient's capability of breastfeeding. It is very important to discuss with your surgeon about your intention to breastfeed usually before the surgery. This will be helpful to them in being able to better fit the procedure to your needs in the area of breastfeeding. Preparation and coordination with your physician will increase the chances of success.

Mastopexies generally have a lifespan of roughly a decade or more than a decade. The duration of the outcome varies depending on the chosen technique, the condition of your skin, and compliance with postoperative rules. It is also worthy of note that lifestyle factors like non-smoking, exercise, and having a healthy body weight also contribute a lot. Other causes of breast changes include hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy, and aging, which are inevitable in a woman's life. Maintenance of the results may be therefore achieved through exercise and proper diet in order not to fade away soon. It is also recommended that you continue visiting your surgeon for follow-up to ascertain whether everything is okay or not.

The best age for a breast lift in Turkey generally falls between the mid-30s to the 40s, the time most women develop original signs of aging, gravitational force, earlier pregnancies, as well as breastfeeding. Others may do it earlier, when they are in their late 30s or early 40s only if they experience some form of sagging. This surgery is also performed on women of fifty or sixty years of age provided they are in good health. Besides, skin elasticity and an adequate amount of breast tissue are vital for favorable results. Age doesn't play much of a role, but complications might arise if the person is older as health problems may arise. It is essential to consult with a surgeon regarding your case and the most appropriate time to undertake the procedure of breast lift.

Yes, breasts can appear slightly smaller than before after the surgery of a breast lift in Turkey. This is because, in the procedure, skin that is not required is pulled off while the breast tissue is lifted to be firm and adhere to the youthful appearance. Thus, both the surgery removing the excess skin and the operation that changes the shape of the breast make the general size look smaller. Also, a change in the position of the nipples towards the upper part of the chest can grant a less spacious silhouette. However, the absolute volume of the breast tissue does not change. The main purpose of the surgery is to enhance the shape and contour rather than to make it much smaller. If one wants to increase breast volume it is better to combine it with breast augmentation surgery.

Yes, breastfeeding is ranked as a major operation. This entails the reduction of the skin that hangs over the breast and the reorientation of the breast tissue as well as the nipples which is a complex process that requires complex surgical procedures. Thus, there are risks like infections, bleeding, and the side effects of anesthesia since it is an invasive procedure. The breast lift recovery process may last for several weeks and you will have to adhere to some strict post-operative recommendations. However, this operation can be entirely safe when the surgeon is experienced enough and the patient follows a strict post-operation care procedure; hence, most patients enjoy success and have enhanced breast appearance.

Nonsurgical breast lift is therefore treatment that is used to improve the lift and the firmness of your breasts without surgery. Others are laser treatment, radio frequency treatment, and PRP injection which helps in tightening the skin and the development of collagen. These procedures are preferred since they are minimally invasive, and the individual is soon again unlike in the case of surgery. It may not be as dramatic as the surgical lift but the changes can give the breasts that firmer youthful look results.

Yes, a breast lift is usually a safer procedure compared to breast implantation. This is so because breast lift surgery entails the rearrangement of the breast tissue as opposed to implanting a part of foreign matter into the body. Here, with a lift, the dangers of issues such as implant leakage or capsular contracture are reduced. Also, the procedure usually has a small risk of infection and other complications that are related to implants. Recovery time is relatively shorter than the time taken in implant surgery in some cases of breast lifts. However, the reader should always discuss the risk/benefit ratio in their case with the surgeon performing the procedure.

Yes, a breast lift will likely alter the position and shape of your nipples. The nipples are usually relocated to new positions on the breast higher than their original positions after the breast lift surgery. It is important for getting a natural and beautiful look and eliminating sagging skin that is common with aging. Besides relocation, the areolas could be reduced or enlarged depending on their size about the new breast size. These changes improve the general look of the breasts. However, there are modifications made to the surgery and the preservation of nipple sensation and function is a primary concern.

Yes, a mastopexy does tighten the skin but it also involves excising some of it to achieve desired shaping. In the surgery, the surgeon cuts off the excess skin and then moves the breast tissue up to a higher position. This process naturally also leads to the pulling up of the skin around the breast and makes it look more firm and young. The tightening effect is effective in preventing the breasts from sagging while offering support to the breasts. Also, the important aspect of surgery is the location of incisions, so that less visible scars are produced on the skin. In general, the procedure improves the size and texture of the breasts as well as their rigidity.

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You can contact Op.Dr.Seçkin Aydın Savaş to get detailed information about mastopexy (breast lift) and to be examined. You can also read about breast reduction surgery.

This article is for informational and advisory purposes. The recommendations of your surgeon who will examine you and perform the surgery should be a priority. We wish you healthy days.