Breast Lift is a surgical procedure increasingly being employed for women around the globe to recontour and reshape sagging breasts. It is widely seen that with growing age, breasts start to sag which is a source of both discomfort and loss of self esteem. In such cases, a breast lift is the optimal solution.
Breast lift is sometimes also performed along with breast augmentation surgery to reverse the effect of gravity on breasts. The purpose here is to make the breasts more prominent, shapely and attractive.
- The Surgical Procedure Breast Lift Turkey / Istanbul / Antalya
A breast lift involves the analysis of the patient’s age, medical background, skin , and shape of breasts. Following this drawings on the body is done by the plastic surgeon to figure out the new location of the breasts.
The actual procedure involves placement of an incision above the areola to locate the new position for the nipple. Removal of excess skin is undertaken which is directed towards reshaping of the breast followed by areola, and nipple. At the same time breast tissue is realigned to a higher position so to define the new and improved shape. Following this the rest of the skin around and below of the areola is realigned to complete and fortify the new shape. In cases where breast lift is performed in concurrence with breast implant surgery, the implant is placed in the space created by the lift just under the muscles of the chest. Sutures are then used to close the wound and patient is advised to wear a surgical bra that supports the newly defined shape of the breasts.
- Postoperative care
After the surgical procedure, the patient is released from medical care usually within the day. The dressing can be removed within a week to be replaced by a bra of soft fabric which may be needed for an extended period of time. The marks of sutures and incisions will fade away with time. The procedure may result in temporary loss of sensation in the operated region which will normalize with time.
The Pros of a Breast Implant and Breast Lift
The combined effect of a breast implant and a breast lift can work wonders for the aesthetic appeal of your body. While it can effectively reverse the effect of aging on your breasts, it can also contribute to accentuating of the augmentation procedure in a much better way. This makes a fuller and more desirable version of your earlier breasts. Besides beautification, it can add to your self confidence and esteem and the way you carry yourself. There are multifaceted benefits of a breast lift surgery that can infuse you with the very positivity that you always sought.
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- What is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift restores a firmer, perkier, and more aesthetically pleasing shape to sagging breasts. This not only can improve a patient’s appearance by restoring her youthful, feminine proportions, but also help bras and swimsuits fit more comfortably and attractively.
By removing excess, stretched out skin, reshaping the breast tissue, and raising the nipple & areola into a more forward position, a cosmetic surgeon can create a more youthful breast contour. Stretched, large areolae can also be reduced during breast lift surgery, creating an overall better proportioned, natural looking breast.
Common reasons women choose breast lift surgery:
- To restore a better breast shape following pregnancy & breastfeeding. Pregnancy can bring some unwelcome changes to the breasts, often leaving them stretched and sagging. A breast lift, with or without implants, can help undo these changes and restore a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
- To improve breast contour after significant weight loss. Losing weight often means losing breast volume. A breast lift can help restore a more proportional, youthful breast shape by removing excess skin.
- To enjoy a beautiful, perky breast shape for the first time. A small but growing number of breast lift patients have had drooping breasts since their teens. Breast lift surgery can help a woman get the breast profile she has always wanted.
How to Tell if You Need a Breast Lift Turkey / Istanbul / Antalya
While the only way to confirm whether or not a breast lift is right for your is to consult with a qualified cosmetic surgeon, there are a couple of questions you can ask yourself to get a general idea about how a breast lift might help improve your breast shape.
Do my nipples seem to point downward? As skin at the base of the breast stretches out and begins to sag, the weight of breast tissue will pull the nipple downward. A breast lift will reposition the breast tissue so the nipples are facing forward.
- Does the nipple/areola sit below the crease underneath my breast?
One trait cosmetic surgeons frequently look for when evaluating a breast lift candidate is the position of the nipple/areola in relation to the inframammary fold, or crease beneath the breast. Try this test: slide a plain sheet of paper underneath your breast (no bra) so it sits against the breast crease. When looking in the mirror, do your nipples sit below the top edge of the paper? If so, this is a good indication that you have enough sagging to warrant a breast lift.
- Am I happy with my breast size when wearing a bra?
A breast lift alone will not significantly change the size of your breasts. It can help your breasts look fuller, rounder, and better in a bra, but if you would like your breasts to be larger or smaller, a breast lift in conjunction with a breast augmentation or reduction may be the right option for you.
- Are my breasts asymmetrical or unusually shaped?
Since breast lift surgery reshapes the breast tissue as well as lifts sagging breasts, this procedure can be very effective in improving breast symmetry, and a skilled cosmetic surgeon can use breast lift techniques to restore a more normal, rounded shape to tuberous breasts.
In patients who need a breast lift, breast droop and deflation is present, areolas may enlarge, and breast skin may stretch and become thin. Breasts that are low situated, droopy, or not ideally shaped may also be present from the earliest phases of breast development. Breast lift I considered in patients who have sagging, volume loss, and unsatisfactory breast shape after pregnancy and nursing. Major weight change, over time, may result in sagging of the breasts, breast lift should be considered. Low-lying nipple-areolar position can be elevated, large areolas can be reduced and made more proportional and symmetric, the existing breast gland can be lifted to a more ideal position, and the entire breast can be firmed and reshaped to return the breasts to a more attractive and beautiful balance. Restoration of volume in the upper pole of the breast (the region above the nipple) may be achieved in many instances with existing breast gland; when there has been more significant volume loss, particularly after pregnancy or weight loss, replacing lost volume with breast implants (breast augmentation-mastopexy)lınk verelim may be indicated. In selected women, breast implants alone may be sufficient to achieve the desired shape, however when significant improvements in position, tone and shape are required, a breast lift is often the best choice to achieve your desired goals.
When choosing the best breast lift approach, breast skin inelasticity, areolar size, glandular density, general breast shape and degree of deflation must all be considered in addition to the positional factors listed above. In the grade I - II ptozis, a circumareolar mastopexy, with an incision confined to the areola, is appropriate. In certain cases with more moderate droop where breast implants will also be used, the circumareolar approach may also be adequate. In grade II - III breast droop, additional shaping, elevation and restoration of projection are required, a circumvertical mastopexy, with a short scar incision around the areola and a vertical line beneath it, will result in a pleasing outcome. In cases of severe breast droop and deflation where the most "lifting" is required, a breast lift with a circular incision around the areola, a line progressing vertically to the crease, and a limited incision within the crease may be indicated. In any case, the shortest incisional approach will be undertaken to achieve the desired results. If additional breast volume, particularly in the restoration of the breast upper pole fullness is desired, a breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation. In this procedure, breast implants are placed to further enhance the breast shape and balance.
- Preparing for Breast Lift Surgery Turkey / Istanbul / Antalya
Approximately one week before your breast lift surgery, you will have a comprehensive preoperative visit in our office in İstanbul, Nisantasi. A complete list of what to do and what to avoid is reviewed. Prescriptions for medications to be taken postop are given, and the pre and postop instructions are reviewed. Any questions that remain can be answered during this visit. Routine laboratory studies/blood work are ordered, and any (age and past medical history appropriate) breast imaging studies that are obtained as appropriate.
- The Breast Lift Turkey / Istanbul / Antalya Procedure
The breast lift procedures are performed exclusively by Medical Center in Turkey at fully accredited hospitals in Nisantasi, Istanbul. The breast lift surgery is an outpatient procedure or 1 night stay at the hospital may be required depending on the surgery time. After preoperative marking on the day of surgery, the procedure is performed under general anesthesia, administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist of the associated hospitals she works with.The procedure duration is approximately three hours.
- Breast Lift Turkey / Istanbul / Antalya Recovery
Following your breast lift in Istanbul, you will be cared for by the licensed registered nurse in the ward of the hospital. You will be discharged with a friend or relative when you are fully awake and comfortable, generally three to four hours after the completion of surgery, or the morning after surgery depending o n the time you are operated during the day.
Medical Center in Turkey recommends taking one week off from work or strenuous activity, although in certain circumstances a return to "light duties" may be possible after as few as four to five days. No suture removal will be necessary, as sutures are placed beneath the skin and are dissolvable. Closed suction drainage tubes are most often used that are removed between 1-3 days after your procedure. A special medical bra that is provided by our office is worn for approximately two weeks, after which a sports bra is worn. Regular bras and bathing suit tops can be worn after three to four weeks. Settling of the breasts to their final shape is at approximately 12 weeks following breast lift.
- Exercise After Breast Lift Turkey / Istanbul / Antalya
Return to light exercise (walking, treadmill) begins at 4-5 days after surgery, and more vigorous exercise resumes at three weeks (chest exercise may be resumed after about six weeks if breast implants are used in conjunction with breast lift).
