Breast lift (mastopexy) is a surgical procedure for breast sagging that develops over time. The aim is to bring the breast tissue and nipple to a higher position that is better balanced with the chest wall, and to adjust excess skin.
Sagging can develop for reasons such as pregnancy and breastfeeding, significant weight changes, aging and decreased skin elasticity. This is a natural process.
A breast lift does not add volume. If the person also wants an increase in volume, planning together with an implant may come into consideration. If volume needs to be reduced, it is evaluated together with reduction.
1. Examination. The degree of sagging, nipple position, amount of tissue and skin quality are assessed.
2. Planning. The incision pattern is determined according to the degree of sagging. More limited incision patterns may be sufficient for mild sagging, and more extensive ones may be needed for advanced sagging. The fact that incision scars are unavoidable is a topic that needs to be discussed openly at the planning stage.
3. Procedure. The breast tissue is reshaped, the nipple is moved to a suitable position and excess skin is adjusted.
4. Follow-up. Use of a supportive bra is recommended; healing is monitored through check-ups.
Swelling, tightness and tenderness are expected in the first days. Temporary changes in sensation may be seen in the nipple.
As with every surgical procedure, this one carries certain risks. Being aware of them is necessary for a sound decision:
This list does not cover all possibilities. Your personal risk profile, medical history and current health status are assessed in detail at the examination and shared with you as part of the consent process.
Yes. Incision scars are unavoidable in a breast lift. The scars fade over time but do not disappear completely. The incision pattern is planned according to the degree of sagging.
No. A breast lift does not add volume; it reshapes the existing tissue. If an increase in volume is wanted, planning together with an implant is evaluated.
Planning takes the aim of preserving breastfeeding function into account; however, no definite guarantee can be given. If you plan a pregnancy in the future, this must be shared at the examination.
Gravity, weight changes, pregnancy and the aging process continue. For this reason, sagging may be seen again over time.
Breast lift (mastopexy) is an operation performed by specialists in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Op. Dr. Harun Tekin practices in Antalya as a specialist physician in this field. Suitability is assessed at the examination according to the degree of sagging, nipple position and skin quality.
There is no difference. "Chest lifting" is everyday usage; the medical equivalent is "breast lift" or "mastopexy". They describe the same surgical procedure.
If there is volume loss together with sagging, a lift and an augmentation can be planned together. Whether this is suitable for the person is decided at the examination by evaluating tissue quality, skin elasticity and the intended appearance together.
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. A graduate of Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine; he completed his specialty training at the University of Health Sciences, Afyonkarahisar Health Application and Research Center. He works at Antalya Yaşam Hastanesi (Şirinyalı, Muratpaşa / Antalya).
