Breast tissue is a dynamic tissue. Breasts develop with puberty and have different sizes and structures depending on individual characteristics. The skin is the covering of the breast that grows after birth and weight gain and loss. The quality of the carrier connective tissue within the skin and breast deteriorates over time. Although the breast grows and expands and then shrinks, this sheath and support tissue cannot regain its previous form and as a result, it begins to sag like an emptied bag. Surgeries performed to regain the damaged breast form are called breast lift surgeries.
The support of your breast tissue is regained and the nipple is tried to be brought back to its previous position. However, sometimes this recovery process alone may not be enough. If the volume loss in the breast tissue is excessive, this lost volume must be replaced. For this purpose, a better result can be achieved by using breast implants during breast lift surgery.
Reasons for Performing
There are various factors that cause the breast to sag. Due to the loss of elasticity of the skin with age, the human body Sagging that occurs in many areas also manifests itself in the breast tissue. When factors such as hormonal changes, genetic inheritance, pregnancy, breastfeeding, the effect of gravity, weight gain and loss, and smoking are added to this situation, the size of the sagging increases. Breast lift surgeries are operations performed to reduce or eliminate these problems.
Points to Consider Before Surgery
Breast examination must be performed before surgery. In dangerous situations or in people over the age of 40, the breast should be evaluated with breast ultrasonography and mammography and a decision for surgery should be made. Quitting smoking before the operation will allow you to heal more quickly and smoothly. Aspirin and some other medications, as well as some herbal medicines or herbal supplements, should be discontinued before the operation as they may increase bleeding after surgery.
Operation Methods
Which technique is most suitable for the patient in breast lift surgeries, After the examination, the decision is made by evaluating the degree of sagging of the breast, tissue elasticity, and whether there is volume loss. The incisions to be made will be made around the nipple, from the nipple down, depending on the degree of deformation. It can be either in the form of a vertical incision or an inverted letter T.
Anesthesia Method and Duration
Breast lift surgeries are performed under general anesthesia and the surgery takes an average of 3 hours. The patient is usually discharged on the same day or the day after surgery. Stitches 10-12. It is taken in about days. Patients; They can return to their daily activities and social lives after a few days by wearing the recommended appropriate bra.
Healing Process
In surgery, there may be incision scars of different sizes and locations depending on the degree of sagging and the method of the surgery. After breast lift surgery, pain may occur during arm movements, especially in the first few days. In this case, strong painkillers are used to control the pain. Depending on your surgery method, you may have drains on both sides of your breasts. Your drains will be removed within the first few days. It takes 3-4 months for the breast to find its ideal shape.
Points to Consider After Surgery
- You should avoid lifting or pushing anything heavy for 3-4 weeks.
- You should limit your exercises for a few weeks.
- You should regularly use the bra recommended by your doctor.
- It will take about 6 to 8 weeks for your scar areas to soften and your tissues to strengthen. During this period, you should avoid any intervention other than light contact with your breasts.
- If you have an expectation of breastfeeding, you will not have any physical obstacle to this, as your surgery will be performed by protecting the milk ducts.
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