Before talking about breast lift, it is necessary to briefly examine why the breast needs a lift and what anatomical changes occur. The structures that make up the breast are breast tissue, adipose tissue, submammary muscle tissue, skin and nipple (nipple). The change or deformation that occurs in any of these structures can lead to a change in the shape of the breast of the person. According to the degree of these changes, sagging in the breast can be classified. As long as the effects of gravity and the act of giving birth and aging on the tissue continue, all these will create negative changes in the breast. Yes, however, some changes occur and deformations develop, but the other important question is how should a beautiful breast be? Or should the breast be personalized? Imagine how it would be if everyone had the same shape and size of breasts. The ideal female breast is B-C cup in volume, that is, the volume is 16-19 cm larger than the chest circumference, the nipples are facing directly across, 11 cm away from the midline, and the skin quality is preserved. You may be wondering where this issue will lead, but sometimes it can be so difficult to decide whether a breast needs to be lifted or not. For this reason, it is necessary to know the before and what should be, and discuss it. An unnecessary intervention can lead to irreversible problems. Rather than the patient, the physician should inform the patient and keep the patient away from unnecessary operations. Do you think it is necessary to leave a scar on the breast so that the 2 cm sagging will be corrected?
Well, how can we solve this unhappy situation if the breast has lost its volume or the nipple has changed place and she has turned her neck unhappily and looks at the ground?
First of all, the source of the anatomical defect should be determined, and then, while correcting it, solutions should be sought without causing other problems. Here are some treatment methods that can be used in breast lift;
- To gain volume and lift by using breast prosthesis
- To gain volume and lift with the transfer of one’s own fat
- Uprighting only with an incision made around the nipple
- Lifting done in a straight line (lollipop scar) extending from the nipple and under the breast
- Breast lift procedure, known as Reverse T, which has scars under the breast in addition to the lollipop
- Breast lift with combinations of methods with scarring with breast prosthesis
Yes, as you can see, many different interventions can be performed on the breast, so my breast sagged, there is no such thing as surgery, first anatomical problem detection, then body analysis, then breast shape analysis, then operation selection and then operation.
Breast Lift Surgery Process
Breast lift surgery is performed under 90% general anesthesia and it is sufficient to stay in the hospital for a maximum of 1 night. Pain complaints are very rare and it is possible to take a shower 2 days after the procedure and return to business life 3-4 days later. A special sports bra only needs to be worn for 1 month.
Pregnancy, weight loss and the natural aging process bring problems such as sagging and emptying of the breasts, that is, loss of volume. Breast ptosis, or wrapping, occurs due to the weakness of the breast tissue and its inability to resist gravity. In women, this sagging breast image often reveals an older appearance and makes the person feel that way. Breast lift surgery provides benefits such as the improvement of this deteriorated image and a younger breast shape, such as:
- A better nipple position
- The size of a more normal areola (brown part of the breast)
- More attractive breasts
- Special shaped breasts
- Reduced irritation under the breast
- Plumper breasts with decollete
Breast lift surgery methods:
-Partial mastopexy (Partial breast lift):
This method is ideal for patients with mild to moderate false sagging under the breast fold. Most of the time, there is no problem in the position of the nipple, and crescentic excision to be made on this excess tissue under the breast will both make the nipple look more upright and gather the under breast.
– Nipple lift (Benelli Method Breast Lift):
This method is suitable for patients with mild to moderate sagging of the nipple and sagging breast tissue on the breast fold. There is no scar except the round incision made around the nipple. By entering from here, the tissue is removed from the tissue on the nipple and the nipple and breast tissue are moved up.
-Lollipop breast lift:
This method can be applied to all breasts with moderate to slightly advanced breast sagging. In the same Benelli method, an incision is made around the nipple and in addition to this, the breast tissue is shaped with an incision extending straight down from here and brought into a younger, plump and upright shape.
-Breast reduction and lift:
This application is applied in patients with both sagging breasts and excess skin and breast tissue. Most of the time, there is an incision extending from under the breast in addition to the lollipop breast lift incisions. This incision is in the form of an inverted T, and with this incision, the breast tissue is fixed to the muscle and ribs, so that the person does not sag again in the early period.
-Breast augmentation and lift:
Breast lift surgery can not always solve the volume problem while providing a more lively appearance to the breast. Therefore, if the patient has sagging breasts and a decrease in volume, it should be combined with breast prosthesis application. In this operation, the scars can be similar to any of the methods I described above.
The recovery process after breast lift surgery ?
There may be edema, bruising and temporary numbness around the nipple after breast lift surgery. All this is temporary. After the surgery, special bandages are applied to all incisions and dressing is recommended for the first 10 days. Special sports bras that support the breast tissue should be used for the first 1 month during the recovery period. You can return to desk work within 3-5 days after the surgery, but I usually recommend my patients to spend the first week calmly and resting. In order to start sports activities, it is necessary to wait for the first 6 weeks after the surgery.
The effect of breast lift surgery on sexual life?
It is not necessary to interrupt sexual life after breast lift surgery, on the contrary, sexual life will be positively affected by this surgery, as the respect and confidence of the person in his own body increases. However, for the first 6 weeks, it is more correct to continue this activity without adding the breasts to active sexual life.
What is the cost of breast lift surgery?
In breast lift patients, special planning is made for the patient’s condition, so the cost of the operation varies according to the operation planned for the person.
Will there be pain after breast lift surgery?
In this regard, I can say with peace of mind that breast lift surgery is painless. Oral painkillers are more than sufficient when used for the first week.
Who are suitable candidates for breast lift?
All women who are healthy and have realistic expectations are suitable candidates for this surgery. Of course, there should be sagging, loss of volume and deformity in the breasts.
When can breast lift procedure be applied after pregnancy?
First of all, I recommend women who are expecting a baby and who are not protected to postpone this procedure until after pregnancy. This procedure can be applied 3 months after breastfeeding is stopped, but if the patient does not breastfeed, breast lift surgery can be performed in the 6th month after pregnancy.
What are the most common complications in breast lift surgery?
Complication rates in breast lift surgery are very low, but hematoma development and infection within the breast are the most common complications that may develop. Both complications can be easily overcome with careful patient follow-up. For this reason, 50% of the operation is always left in the operating room and the remaining half is completed in the post-operative period.