Breast Uplift (Mastopexy) Surgery Antalya Turkey: Cost, Before After, Recovery
Glance to breast lift surgery
| Breast Lift Fast Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Procedure time ⏳ | It depends, usually 2-3 hours |
| Anaesthetic type 💉 | General anaesthetic |
| Length of stay 🛏 | 1-day hospital |
| Up and mobile 🚶🏻♂️ | 1 day later |
| Washing 🛁 | Your surgeon will give info, usually 24-48 hours later |
| Travel ✈️ | 5-6 days later |
| Back to work 📅 | 1 week later (desk work) |
| Postoperative garment 👕 | 6 weeks |
| Sleeping 😴 | On back 2 weeks |
| Exercise 🏃🏽♀️ | 4 weeks later |
| Full recovery 🕺🏻 | 6 weeks |
| Final results 😃 | 6-12 weeks |
What is breast lift in Turkey?
Mastopexy or breast lift procedure is a technique of surgery that focuses on the lifting of the breast. It is more preferred by women with sagging breasts, or any lady who feels that her breasts dont suit her current lifestyle. It is normally done by a board certified plastic surgeon. The procedure entails excision of the skin and a tightening of the skin surrounding the new breast form. The overall satisfaction rate of the mastopexy is ranked high at 90 to 95%. Breast lift complications are rare and generally scarring or alteration of nipple sensitivity. Turkey is famous for this surgery because of highly skilled surgeons, reasonable breast lift surgery cost and developed medical system.
Good candidates for breast lift in Turkey
Breast lift candidates usually have some features give below.
Skin elasticity: Patients with good skin elasticity in their wound areas heal fast and normally get more desirable appearance.
Nipple position: A good candidate is a patient whose nipples are pointing downwards or are located below the imaginary line across the breasts when the patient’s arms are relaxed.
Breast asymmetry: People who have the conditions whereby one breast is bigger than the other or has a different shape can opt for the breast lift.
Sagging breasts: Especially relevant are those with a condition referred to as severe droopiness of the breasts and want to achieve a perky breast look.
Non-smokers: This is because smoking can reduce the rate of breast lift healing and even cause complications.
Stable weight: Stability of weight should be kept in candidates, because fluctuations in weight can have an impact on the permanent outcome of this procedure.
Good health: Patients with no contraindications to surgery and no other diseases that can worsen their condition after the operation are suitable.
Post-pregnancy: Women who, due to pregnancy and breastfeeding, noticed changes to their breast shape and size are usually ideal.
Aging effects: Any man or woman who feels that the skin of the breasts is loose due to aging is also ideal for the surgery.
Benefits of breast lift surgery
Several advantages of breast lift surgery are:
- Reduces the breast size and re-shapes it to assume a youthful appearance.
- Raise up fallen breasts to a certain height.
- Improves breast symmetry.
- Improves location of the nipple and areola.
- Helps to decrease skin rash that occurs on the skin around the breast area.
- Strengthens clothing and bra fit.
- Improves the overall self-esteem of the patient and body image.
- Tightens the skin to achieve a tighter looking skin.
- Breast size does not change dramatically.
What to do before breast lift?
Smoking is something out of the question because it has a negative impact on wound healing and increase chances of complications that arise from poor circulation of blood to the tissues. It also important for you to weight maintain in order that your desired weight outcome does not change with these body changes. You should also avoid the use of any medication that can cause the blood to thicken such as aspirin and ibuprofen, which can also pose serious problems not only during but also after the surgery. Ensure you have somebody who is going to be with you in the first weeks after the surgery; when you are the weakest.
Breast lift surgery steps
Pre-surgery consultation
First, the surgeons asses the patient’s breast volume, the skin and the position of nipples and give info to patient about breast lift surgery and possible breast lift risks.
Anesthesia
Surgeon administer general anesthesia before the surgery. Patients dont feel any pain during the breast lift procedure.
Marking
The positions of the incisions and the relative new position of the nipples are also determined by the surgeon in consultation with the patient in relation to the shape and lift desired.
Breast lift incisions
The chosen mastopexy incisions are then made by the surgeon as per the markings that have been made pre-surgery, the breast tissue is then uplifted and the nipple and areola relocated higher to achieve a more youthful look.
Crescent incision
Containing tissue made along the upper half of the areola.
The small, light, and short-term containers that are utilised mostly for small and light loads.
Donut incision
Encircles the entire areola.
Can be used for light to medium volume and for especially mild tits sagging.
Lollipop incision
Circles the areola and goes straight downwards to the infra mammary fold.
Recommended for the heavier lifting and the sculpting of the body shape.
Anchor incision
It is from the areola, down to the breast fold and along the fold.
Generally applied in cases of major gain in weight, it provides the highest degree of reshaping and skin excision.
Reshaping and lifting
The excess skin is trimmed off and what little breast tissue there is is repositioned and tightened to provide the elevated ‘perkier’ breast look.
In some cases more precisely, the areola can be minimized in dimensions as a result of breast reconstruction.
Closing the incision
The surgeon then proceeds to suture the operative site, use of skin adhesives, surgical tape or stitches.
The direction of the incisions are deliberately designed to be as inconspicuous as possible, and should butt soutě with the natural positioning of the breasts.
Final adjustments
The surgeon guarantees that the breasts’ position and the shape and lift he has given them are mirrored on both sides.
Such procedures include drains to help in the removal of fluids and thus controlling the size of the swelling.
Post-surgery dressing
After the surgery the breasts are wrapped with gauze and a surgical bra to help in the healing of the breast.
Details on how to manage the pain as well as preventing infection problems and promoting healing are given in terms of post-operative care for breast lift results.
Recovery
Patients are usually discharged the same day with different durations of breast lift recovery.
Postoperative appointments are set to check the recovery process, and also clients may present for suture and/or drain removal.
What to do after breast lift surgery?
Take enough healthy foods in order to enhance the healing process. Another measure is to drink adequate water in order to balance the water content of our bodies is another important measure. Reduce the consumption of salt to avoid imbalance of fluid in the body. Wear a surgical bra without interruption initially and for several weeks to help minimize swelling and support your breasts while they are still healing. This is critical for maintaining the shape achieved by surgical intervention and for comfortable healing process. Take pain and discomfort relieving drugs that your surgeon prescribed to you.
Limit any physical activity, particularly intense movements, lifting or exercise at the most for four to six weeks. Further to this, it is advised that after the surgery, the patient should take some light walks in order to discourage clot formation. If you are sleeping on your back, you could use an incline pillow to help reduce on swelling. One should be careful when it comes to handling children, for instance, when picking a child or any other activity that entails use of arms and chest as this may put pressure on surgical areas.
How painful is a breast lift?
It is not painful during the surgery. Because surgeon performs mastopexy under general anesthesia. Anestthesia wears of about 2-3 hours later. Breast lift surgery or mastopexy involves moderate post-surgical pain during the first 48-72 hours of the Mastopexy healing period. The management of pain is reduced or relieved, with the use of opioids for severe pain and NSAIDs for mild pain. Cold application similarly helps reduce inflammation and tenderness; however, they should be applied through a cloth layer to avoid skin damage. Daily activities that should be limited include lifting heavy items or if one has to push or pull something, they should not put pressure on the chest.
Breast lift cost
In Turkey, breast lift cost falls within $2,500-$4,500 while in the UK, breast lift price of the same surgery is within £5,000 and £7,000. This is due to lower operational costs and a suitable exchange rate without having to extent the quality of the product. On the other hand, higher prices in the UK are the result of higher medical and facilities cost. This is why many individuals choose Turkey in order to save money, but at the same time undergo treatment at the hands of skilled surgeons.
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Why do people go to Turkey to get breast lift?
Turkey is popular for breast lift surgery because of its highly effective healthcare system, availability of qualified surgeons who are updating their knowledge from the international conferences and they speak english well. There are strict measures of controlling clinics and hospitals together with regular check-ups, the violation of which results in penalties. Another advantage is reasonable prices for mastopexy in Turkey, as well as comfortable transportation in a comfortable car from the VIP-safety and comfortable accommodation. Furthermore, Turkey as being one of the most popular tourist’s destinations in the world enables patients to receive the treatment simultaneously with the meadical tourism The always available surgeons for a consultation with patients offers a sense of comfort. Turkey has positive breast lift before and after photos and patient review. Morever you wont wait for surgery here.
How long do breast uplifts last?
Breast uplifts, mastopexy, normally last approximately 10-15 years depending on some factors.
This is dependent on the patient skin type, their age and habits for example the tendency to gain or lose some weight. Ageing, weight loss or gain, pregnancy and breast feeding cause the breasts to sag again and therefore has the shortest duration of the effect of the surgery. Those patient who will quit smoking, eat a healthy diet and avoid direct sunlight may also get a longer lasting effect of their breast lift. It is a normal part of aging for the breasts to sag to some extent but the surgery will still offer long term enhancement. Experience of surgeon is also important for longevity.
Does mastopexy leave a scar?
Yes, mastopexy does leave scars however they are usually not very visible.
Breast lift incisions are deliberately made in areas that are usually concealed, for instance, in regions where skin folds are common. In the beginning, one is able to notice some small incision areas that are pink and slightly swollen but as time goes by the color changes and the skin becomes flat and hard to find where the incisions were made. After several months, breast lift surgery scars can be hardly seen. The use of scar ointments to scarred skin areas and not exposing the scarred area to the sun are some of the ways of preventing breast lift scar formation. More over, it is also important to protect the wound area against infection so that the healing process will be quick and there will be little scar left behind.
Can I breastfeed after mastopexy?
Yes, it is possible to breastfeed after mastopexy however, this depends on the extent to which the surgeon has left the breast tissue intact.
They usually entail realigning the nipple and trimming the loose skin around it and in the process minimal damage is done to the milk ducts or glands. If the surgeon is very attentive to these structures, then breastfeeding is feasible most of the time. But sometimes there might be a very slight decrease in the amount of milk produced because of the changes which occur in the breast tissue or even in the sensitivity of nerves. You should also tell your surgeon that you want to breastfeed and they will be able to select methods that will have least effect on the process. Also, some of the women may develop temporary loss of sensation on the nipple area which tends to interfere with breastfeeding.
What age should you get a breast lift?
Breast lift surgery is best done when a woman is in her early to mid-forties. Ideal age range is between 30 and as late as 50.
In this range, women often suffer from such problems as the relaxation of the tissues after childbirth, pregnancy or weight loss; Skin elasticity decreases due to aging and genetics thus comes the need for a breast lift in as early as the early 30s. The best outcomes are usually observed among women who have never given birth, and who have achieved a stable body weight within the ages of 40-50. But from the patient’s view, the best time for the surgery is when the patient is ready both physically and mentally, age notwithstanding.
Do breasts look smaller after breast lift?
Yes, breasts might look slightly smaller after the surgery but this is because skin is being trimmed off and breast tissue is repositioned.
The main objective of a breast lift is to raise and reshape the breasts and by doing so, they become less droopy and are therefore, smaller and firmer more like a younger breast. But the true size of the breast is preserved, although if a woman wants to reduce it, it will be possible to do it during the operation. In case of a patient who wants both a lift and an increase in size, a breast augmentation is done by implantation. This operation improves both the contour and size of the boobs. We seek the opinion of a surgeon in order to come up with the most suitable strategy depending on what the patient would like to achieve.
Is a breast lift a serious surgery?
Breast lift surgery is one of the serious procedures, mainly because the surgeon works with both breast tissue and skin.
It is mostly done under general anaesthesia, thereby raising the risk even higher, and demands lots of post-operative care to promote healing. There are a few risks, although they are very rare: morbidity are infection, alteration in nipple sensitivity, and tissue mark. This is so as the surgery is invasive, and patients should be in a position to know how to handle or treat their wounds as they recover from the surgery. Most of these complications can be prevented or managed well if one consults the surgeon on the surgery to be under taken.
What is vampire breast lift?
The Vampire Breast Lift is a procedure in which platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is introduced to the breast area to improve the look of the bust line.
The PRP, which is derived from the patient’s own blood, aids in collagen formation, skin firming and mild ‘padding up’ of the breasts. This procedure is minimally invasive, no cutting or stitching of the skin, and thus, no stitches or long breast lift recovery time are necessary. It is most useful for those persons who wants only a little improvement rather than the size and position of the breast. The results are normally subtle and the skin texture and firmness improve slowly with time.
What is a non surgical breast lift?
Non surgical breast lift means any process that is used to try and lift the breast tissues and make them look better without having to perform surgery and without using implants.
These methods more often than not entail the use of such procedures as radiofrequency, ultrasound, or laser treatment to encourage the manufacture of collagen that leads to tightening of the skin. The effects are in most of the cases unnoticeable and are best for those with mild sagging who want a natural enhancement. Breast lift surgery recovery time is significantly shorter than with some surgical procedures although the effects of the treatment are not as pronounced and may need several sessions. Non-surgical facelifts are preferred by women who do not want risks and side effects of surgical procedures.
Is breast lift safer than implants?
Yes, breast lift process is more secure than that of implants since it does not involve putting inanimate objects into the body.
It involves the process of elevating and repositioning the original breast tissue in the hope of eliminating the effects of implants such as breakage or the body’s immune reaction to the new material. This also means that there are fewer long term issues such as the need to have the implant replaced or getting diseases associated with the use of implants. Breast lift surgery has less postoperative complications. Yet, each of them involves certain risks and therefore, patient consultation with a surgeon is obligatory. It is clear that both of these options are relative safe but will depend on the general health of the patient and his or her needs.
Does a breast lift change your nipples?
Yes, a mastopexy can change your nipples. Because, during the breast lift, surgeons usually replace the nipples and areolas to the higher, more central locus of the breast according to the new breast shape that can vary in size and orientation for aesthetic symmetry.
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