Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Lifts sagging breasts without changing volume.
A breast lift raises and reshapes a sagging breast – without significantly changing the volume.
A breast lift (mastopexy) lifts and reshapes sagging breasts — ideal after pregnancy or weight loss.
With or without implant
For more volume, combined with an implant.
Recovery
About 1–2 weeks; long-lasting result.
Lifting, not enlarging
A breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes a sagging breast without significantly changing the volume. Sagging is usually caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, major weight changes or natural ageing.
When a lift, when with an implant
If your own volume is enough and only the position bothers you, a lift suffices. If fullness is also missing (especially at the upper pole), an implant is often combined. A lift does not replace volume, and an implant does not replace a lift.
Scars and result
Depending on the degree of sagging, the incision ranges from a small scar around the areola to an anchor shape. Scars fade over months. Later pregnancies or major weight changes can alter the result.
Staying realistic
The operation is under general anaesthetic. Changes in nipple sensation are possible. If pregnancy is planned it is worth waiting. See breast reduction and cosmetic surgery in Turkey.
This page is for general information and does not replace medical advice. Every operation carries risks; benefits and risks must be weighed individually with a specialist. Results are individual and cannot be guaranteed.
When to consider it
Timing is decisive: after completed family planning the result holds longest, because a further pregnancy can change the breast again. Weight should also be stable, since major fluctuations loosen the lift. Those who still plan children or want to lose significant weight often do better to wait. An honest consultation says this openly instead of pushing for an early procedure – and clarifies whether a lift alone suffices or an implant is genuinely needed.
breast lift: key points
If your own volume is enough, a lift suffices; if fullness is missing, an implant is combined.
Fading scars remain; later pregnancies can alter the result.
For the full overview, see our page on cosmetic surgery in Turkey.
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