What is Breast Lift Aesthetics?
Breast lift surgery is a procedure that corrects the sagging and unwanted shape deformities in the breasts caused by various reasons. Before this procedure, the general structure of the breast should be examined and decided how to perform the operation.
Hormonal changes, developments during pregnancy and breastfeeding process afterwards, as well as excessive weight changes can cause sagging in the breasts. In addition, the force of gravity is the biggest factor that causes sagging in the breasts. These shape deformities in the breasts can cause discomfort to the person, so breast lift surgery can be performed.
Before the breast lift operation, the general structure of the breast is checked. The ligaments inside the breast that hold the breast tissue loosen over time and cause excess skin sagging inside the breast. Excess areas inside the breast can be determined during the examination. Before surgery, the person is informed about the risks of surgery and how it will be performed. The person’s general health status and family history are examined and smoking and alcohol consumption status are examined.
How is Breast Lift Performed?
Breast lift surgery takes approximately 2 hours. During the operation, excess skin inside the breast is removed. The breast tissue is reshaped and the nipple is brought to the desired level. Here, different methods are applied depending on the sagging condition of the breast during the operation. Due to the differences in these applications, stitch marks may remain on the breasts of the person in some operations.
After breast lift surgery, there may be swelling and bruising in the breasts for a while. They go away after a while. The person may not be able to use their arms fully. After surgery, a sports bra should be worn for a while. During this period, the person should massage their chest regularly. The surgical stitches can be removed within 7-12 days.
There may be sagging in the breasts again due to weight changes that may occur in the future, changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding periods. It is necessary to consider such situations and to decide on breast lift aesthetics by discussing all possible situations with the doctor.
