Breast Lift

Breast tissue, which is one of the indispensable elements of female beauty, is located on the muscle tissue anatomically and physiologically. Thanks to the fascia under the breast skin, the breast has a form. Although the soft tissue structures of the breast try to resist some factors, especially the effect of gravity, and maintain their form, sagging may occur in certain dimensions over time. Breasts may tend to sag in varying amounts from person to person, due to structural reasons as well as genetic factors.

Breast tissue, which is one of the indispensable elements of female beauty, is located on the muscle tissue anatomically and physiologically. Thanks to the fascia under the breast skin, the breast has a form. Although the soft tissue structures of the breast try to resist some factors, especially the effect of gravity, and maintain their form, sagging may occur in certain dimensions over time. Breasts may tend to sag in varying amounts from person to person, due to structural reasons as well as genetic factors.

Although the silicone implants used in breast augmentation surgery are suitable for achieving a slight lift in slightly sagging breasts, it may be possible to combine breast lift surgery with breast augmentation surgery if the sagging of the breasts is advanced and the patient wants to have both erect and larger breasts. .

What is Breast Lift?

Breast lift surgery, which is one of the most frequently applied breast aesthetic procedures; It is performed by removing excess skin and tightening the tissue surrounding the breast contour to reshape and lift the breast. Although there is no problem regarding the size of the breast, the operations performed to collect the sagging breast are within the scope of breast lift surgery. Although breast lift surgery is completed in an average of 1.5-2.5 hours, the duration of the procedure may vary depending on the technique to be applied and the scope of the procedure.

During the operation, whether the patient can fulfill the breastfeeding function after breast lift surgery; depends on maintaining a healthy relationship between the mammary gland, nipple and milk ducts. If a technique that will not harm this relationship is used during the operation, it is possible for the patient to breastfeed.

Why is Breast Lift Performed?

In breasts without any sagging, it is positioned above the under-breast fold line of the nipple. It is accepted that there is a slight sagging in the breasts where the nipple is at the level of the inframammary fold line. In advanced sagging, the nipple is below the inframammary fold line.

If the sagging of the breasts of the person is advanced and the amount of mammary gland is sufficient, the breast can be recovered by breast reduction surgery. Although the sagging of the breasts is advanced, if the amount of mammary gland is not sufficient, silicone prostheses are also used in addition to the recovery of the breast. In such cases, the size of the silicone prosthesis to be placed and the extent of recovery in the breast skin are determined on a case-bycase basis.

Who Is Breast Lift Suitable For?

Breast lift surgery;

• Completed 18 years of age and breast development,
• Complaining about the wrapping, loss of shape or volume in their breasts,
• Swollen breasts, flat or elongated appearance,
• Under the breast fold line when the nipples are not supported,
• Nipples and areola pointing downwards
• Enlargement of the areola or stretching of the skin,
• It is a surgical procedure that can be applied to women with one breast lower than the other.

How is Breast Lift Performed?

Breast lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia with techniques similar to those used in breast reduction and breast augmentation surgery. In cases where there is slight sagging of the breast, a silicone implant is placed under the breast to achieve upright breasts. If the sagging is excessive and there is a serious decrease in the elasticity of the breast tissue, the breast tissue is intervened and the breast is lifted up. In this context, the excess skin in the breast is removed, the breast tissues are reshaped and the breast is given a rounded form. If necessary, the process of bringing the nipple to its ideal position is also performed. Breast lift surgery can be performed using a silicone prosthesis in cases where there is tissue insufficiency in the inner structure of the breast or when the breast tissue needs to be removed. Thanks to this procedure, the breast volume can be increased and it is possible to have fuller and upright breasts.

Breast lift surgery is usually performed using lollipop and inverted T techniques. In the lollipop technique, an incision is made around the nipple. The incision made continues in the form of a line towards the inframammary fold. After the incision is made, the excess tissue is removed and the nipple is moved to its ideal position. The lollipop technique is generally applied to women with mild sagging breasts.

In cases where the sagging of the breast is high, the reverse T technique is preferred. In the reverse T technique, in addition to the incisions made in the lollipop technique, another horizontal incision is made in the fold line under the breast. The drooping appearance of the breast can be removed by removing excess breast tissue from the incision.

Depending on the technique applied during breast lift surgery, it is possible to leave scars under the breast line or around the nipple. The remaining scars begin to heal within 1-3 months after the surgery. In an average of 1 year, it turns into skin color and gains an indistinct appearance.

The recovery process after breast lift surgery is usually quite comfortable. After the surgery, bra-like wraps are placed on the breasts. In addition, a sports bra should be used for an average of 8 weeks after the operation. After breast lift surgery, patients can usually return to their daily lives within 4 to 7 days. Medications prescribed by the doctor should be used regularly in order to experience a fast and healthy recovery process. Although it is normal for the patient to feel some pain after breast lift surgery, this pain can be relieved by using simple painkillers. Since dissolving stitches are generally used in breast lift surgery, there is no need to remove the stitches, but if the dissolving stitches are not used, the stitches should be removed in the second week.

In the first 5 days after breast lift surgery, patients may feel pain in the arm areas. During the first week following the operation, heavy lifting, hard and sudden movements should be avoided. It is recommended to stop using alcohol and cigarettes for 10 days after the operation due to the possibility of adverse effects on the healing process.

The patient should not drive and lie on his back for 2 weeks after the operation. Although it is usually sufficient to wait 4 weeks to start sports, a doctor’s approval should be obtained in this regard, as the recovery process may vary from person to person.

Since the edema occurring in the application area after breast lift surgery may cause the breasts to appear larger than they are, it should be waited for the edema to completely disappear in order to see the result of the surgery clearly. There is a possibility of loss of sensation in the nipple and skin due to tissue edema after the surgery. This condition may rarely become permanent.

What are the Advantages of Breast Lift?

The appearance of the breasts can be improved with breast lift surgery. The scars caused by the incisions made during the surgery can be easily hidden with a bikini and a bra. After breast lift, sagging in the breast can be completely eliminated. As a result of having the desired breast appearance, women are much more satisfied with their appearance and there is an increase in their selfconfidence.