Breast Lifting and Enlargement (Augmentation Mastopexy)

Breast lifting and enlargement surgery (augmentation mastopexy) is a combined aesthetic surgery procedure that aims to restore form, erect appearance and fullness to breasts that have both sagged and lost volume. Over time, factors such as aging, birth, breastfeeding, gravity and weight changes can cause sagging and volume loss in the breasts. In this case, a lift alone is not enough; it must be performed together with silicone implant application to add volume to the breast tissue. The operation is one of the relatively complicated operations of breast aesthetics since it aims to increase breast volume while reducing the skin envelope. This operation both restores aesthetic integrity and gives the female body a youthful, dynamic and balanced appearance.

Who is suitable for breast lifting and enlargement surgery?

Augmentation mastopexy is an ideal solution for women who have significant sagging in their breasts, have lost volume or feel that their breasts have lost their fullness after childbirth. This surgery allows patients who want both a lifted appearance and fullness to achieve both results in a single session.

Before the surgery, the structure of the breast tissue, skin elasticity and the patient’s expectations are evaluated in detail. In some cases, only a silicone implant is sufficient, while in some patients, a combination with a lifting procedure gives a more natural and balanced result in terms of aesthetics.

How is the surgery performed?

Breast lift and augmentation surgery is a procedure that takes about 2-3 hours under general anesthesia. The sagging breast tissue is reshaped, excess skin tissue is removed and the nipple is aesthetically moved to a higher position. In the same session, an appropriately sized silicone implant is placed under the breast tissue or under the muscle.

Thanks to the modern surgical techniques used, postoperative scars are hidden as much as possible and fade over time. Thus, it is aimed to achieve a breast form that is both erect, full and natural.

Recovery after breast lifting and enlargement surgery

The recovery process after augmentation mastopexy usually proceeds comfortably. A slight feeling of tension and edema are normal in the first days. Patients can return to their daily lives within 4-5 days, but it is usually necessary to wait 4-6 weeks for sports and heavy physical activities.

Using a special breast corset or bra after surgery helps both to keep the implants in place and to reduce edema. Although the results are evident within a few weeks, it may take 3-6 months for the breasts to fully take their natural form.

Advantages of augmentation mastopexy surgery

This combined operation gives the patient an advantage in terms of time and recovery process as it performs both lifting and volumizing at the same time. Advantages of breast lift and augmentation surgery:

It gives an upright appearance and a new form to sagging breasts.
Provides a youthful and aesthetic appearance by increasing breast fullness.
Balances body proportions and integrates body contours.
It facilitates clothing selection and increases self-confidence.

Operations performed by preserving natural proportions aim to avoid artificial and exaggerated appearance in the breasts, while offering results compatible with the body.

Permanence after surgery

Breast lift and augmentation surgery is a permanent procedure. However, the aging process, gravity and weight changes can affect the form of the breasts in the long term. The silicone implants used are long-lasting and can be replaced years later if necessary.

Adopting healthy living habits, maintaining weight control and paying attention to skin care in the postoperative period will help to ensure that the results are aesthetically preserved for a long time.

Frequently asked questions about breast lifting and enlargement

Will there be scars after surgery? Surgical incisions are usually designed as vertical incisions in the inframammary fold and from the nipple to the inframammary fold. Although scars are noticeable in the early postoperative period, they fade and lose their prominence over time.
Do implants look natural? Implants selected according to the appropriate size and body proportions provide an extremely natural appearance.
Will breastfeeding be affected? In augmentation mastopexy surgeries performed with modern techniques, the milk glands are not damaged and breastfeeding is not affected in most cases.
Can breast augmentation and lift be performed at the same time? Yes, augmentation mastopexy is a safe method where these two procedures can be performed in the same session.

What kind of problems can occur during breast lifting and enlargement surgery?

As with any surgical intervention, breast lift and augmentation surgery (augmentation mastopexy) is an operation that should be carefully planned and performed by experienced hands. Although there may be temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness or a feeling of tightness in the postoperative period, these symptoms usually decrease within a few days and disappear completely.

In rarer cases, complications such as asymmetry, implant displacement, delayed wound healing or capsular contracture (stiffness around the implant) may develop. However, such situations can be largely avoided by using the correct surgical techniques and paying attention to the patient’s recommendations during the healing process. In operations performed in the hands of an experienced surgeon, the risks are minimized; with regular controls and careful follow-up, aesthetic and healthy results are achieved in the long term. It should not be forgotten that each body has different healing dynamics; therefore, personalized surgical planning is the most important key to safe and permanent results.