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Breast Lift in Turkey
A breast lift raises the nipple and removes extra skin so the breast sits higher on the chest. It does not add volume, and the scar follows how much skin must go, not a pattern chosen in advance.
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is an operation that raises the nipple to a better height and removes the skin the breast no longer needs. It repositions the tissue that is already there, so it changes position and shape rather than size. Patients who plan from abroad often choose to travel to Turkey for it, and the surgeon looks at how far the nipple has dropped and how much the skin has loosened before choosing the scar. The scar is drawn from that measurement, and it is not promised to stay around the areola alone.
What it addresses
The incision lines are drawn while the patient is standing, because the breast sits differently when lying down. In a mild droop the scar can stay around the areola; with more skin to remove it extends down from the areola to the fold and sometimes along the fold itself. The surgeon removes the extra skin, reshapes the gland so that it sits higher and carries the nipple up to its new position while keeping it attached to its blood supply. The pattern is decided by the measurement, not by a wish for a short scar, and you are shown the choice at the examination.
Who it is considered for
A lift suits a breast that has lost its position after pregnancy, weight change or the passing of years, where the nipple points downward or sits below the fold under the breast. It is chosen when the main complaint is droop and loose skin rather than missing volume. If the breast is also small and flat in its upper part, an implant may enter the conversation, and it is judged separately. Smokers and people with unstable weight are asked to say so early, because both affect healing and how the result holds.
How the plan is made
Expect swelling, tightness and a breast that looks high and a little full in the first days. The shape settles over weeks and months as the tissue relaxes. A lift moves tissue; it does not stop the skin from ageing or the breast from changing with weight and pregnancy, so the shape keeps evolving afterwards. The scars are red at first and fade slowly. Nipple sensation can change, and future breastfeeding is something to discuss before the operation. This page is general information; your plan is settled after examination and a written quote.
What the written plan settles
Your written plan describes where the nipple will sit, how much skin is removed and the line of the scar. The stay in Istanbul is 6–8 days, which covers the operation, the dressing changes and a check before travel. Op. Dr. Ramazan Güler clears the flight once the wounds and the colour of the nipple look settled enough for the journey. Swelling and tightness are normal on leaving, and you receive written instructions on the support bra and on the movements to avoid.
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What this plan covers
- Raises the nipple
- Removes extra skin
- Does not add volume
- Scar follows the skin to be removed
- Shape rests on your own tissue
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Frequently Asked Questions
A lift raises the nipple and removes extra skin, so it deals with position and shape. An implant adds volume, so it deals with missing fullness. Both complaints can exist in the same breast, but one is usually more obvious than the other. At the examination the surgeon decides whether the main problem is droop or lack of volume, and the written plan names each step on its own line.
Depending on how much the breast has dropped, the scar can run around the areola, down from the areola in a line, or along the fold under the breast as well. The more skin that has to go, the longer the scar. It is not promised to stay around the areola only; that becomes clear after measurement. Scars are red at first, fade over months and stay slightly visible. The surgeon marks the lines with you.
Yes, but you should know what to expect. A lift does not increase size, so a small breast stays the same size and simply sits higher. If the upper part is flat and volume is also missing, the surgeon will open a separate conversation about an implant. The two decisions can be made on the same day or kept apart, and the examination decides which. The aim is to tell you plainly which problem is which.
A lift repositions tissue, but it does not stop skin from ageing or gravity from working. The breasts keep changing with weight, pregnancy and the years, so nobody can say how long the effect will last. Keeping a stable weight and attending check-ups helps the result hold for longer. The surgeon explains this expectation openly before the operation.
If the areola has stretched and widened, it can be reduced in the same operation, and the written plan says so. Nipple sensation can change; some patients feel less, some feel more and some return toward what they had. Nothing can be promised about sensation staying the same. The surgeon explains this before the operation so that nothing comes as a surprise afterwards.
Your surgeon will ask you to wear a support bra in the first weeks and, if possible, to sleep on your back. Heavy lifting and movements that pull on the arms are avoided. These steps protect the wounds and the new shape. Which bra to wear and for how long is written in your instructions. Do not shorten the period on your own; if you notice a problem, tell the team.
Pregnancy and large weight changes alter the shape of the breast again, so the result of a lift may hold less well afterwards. If you are planning a pregnancy or a large weight change soon, say so at the examination. The surgeon discusses whether waiting would help you and decides with you. There is no fixed rule about waiting; the plan is written for you.
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