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Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Breast lift surgery reshapes sagging and volume-depleted breasts, restoring a youthful and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The procedure can include areola reduction, breast tissue repositioning, and skin tightening, ensuring natural and long-lasting results tailored to each patient’s needs.

What Is Breast Reduction?

Breast reduction surgery is a comprehensive procedure that offers both aesthetic and functional benefits—not just a reduction in breast size. This surgery aims to balance breast size, shape, position, and projection while also relieving physical discomfort and enhancing overall aesthetics.

Goals of Breast Reduction Surgery

Breast reduction is tailored to address multiple concerns, including:

✔️ Reducing breast size to achieve a proportionate body balance
✔️ Lifting and reshaping the breasts for a firmer and more youthful appearance
✔️ Adjusting nipple and areola size for better symmetry
✔️ Improving posture and reducing physical discomfort
✔️ Enhancing clothing fit and expanding wardrobe choices
✔️ Boosting self-confidence and ensuring a harmonious aesthetic result

Breast Lift Surgery

What Is a Breast Lift?

Breast lift surgery (mastopexy) is a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance breast volume, position, and overall aesthetics. Factors such as aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and genetics can cause breast sagging and volume loss, which can be effectively corrected through this procedure. A breast lift restores a youthful, natural, and attractive breast shape, ensuring a more balanced appearance.

Goals of Breast Lift Surgery

A breast lift is a personalized procedure tailored to address multiple concerns, including:

✔️ Correcting breast sagging and volume loss
✔️ Repositioning the nipples to an ideal position
✔️ Reducing areola size for a more proportionate look
✔️ Restoring upper breast fullness
✔️ Creating firmer, more youthful, and aesthetically pleasing breasts

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?

Breast lift surgery may be an ideal option for women who experience:

✔️ Breast sagging and volume loss after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations
✔️ Dissatisfaction with the appearance of drooping breasts
✔️ Concerns about large areolas or downward-pointing nipples
✔️ A desire for firmer, more youthful-looking breasts

Breast Lift & Augmentation

A breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation for those seeking both lift and volume enhancement.

Breast Lift & Reduction

For women with large and sagging breasts, breast reduction may be performed alongside a breast lift to achieve an ideal shape and size.

How Is a Breast Lift Surgery Performed?

The technique used in breast lift surgery depends on the shape of the breasts, the degree of sagging, and the patient’s aesthetic goals.

Surgical Process:

✔️ Excess skin is removed
✔️ Breast tissue is reshaped
✔️ Nipples are repositioned to a youthful height
✔️ In some cases, implants are used to enhance volume

Types of Incisions in Breast Lift Surgery

✔️ The choice of incision depends on the patient’s needs
✔️ Minimally visible incisions are prioritized for a natural post-surgical look

Implant Use in Breast Lift Surgery

✔️ Implants may be used to restore lost volume or enhance fullness in the upper part of the breasts
✔️ A breast lift combined with implants is suitable for patients who desire both lifted and larger breasts

Benefits of Breast Lift Surgery

✔️ Youthful and aesthetically enhanced breast appearance
✔️ Firmer, more lifted, and proportionate breasts
✔️ Improved self-confidence and body image
✔️ More clothing options and a better fit

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Lift Surgery

Will There Be Scars After a Breast Lift?

Incisions are strategically placed along natural breast contours to minimize visibility. Scars gradually fade over time.

How Long Does Recovery Take?

Most patients can resume daily activities within a week, while full recovery may take several weeks.

Are Implants Necessary for a Breast Lift?

No, implant use is optional and depends on the patient’s needs and aesthetic goals.

What Are the Risks of a Breast Lift?

As with any surgery, risks such as infection, bleeding, or scarring exist, but an experienced surgeon can minimize these risks significantly.

Prof. Dr. Özay Özkaya

Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

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