Breast Lift

Breast lift surgery (Mastopexy / Breast Firming) is the process of reshaping the breast tissue that sags downward due to the effect of gravity, excessive weight gain and loss, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and aging. The main goal in this operation performed by Op. Dr. Görkem Çalışkan is to restore your breasts to their former upright, young, and aesthetic form. The technique to be applied is personalized according to the adequacy of your breast volume and the degree of sagging (ptosis).

Can Prosthesis or Reduction Be Done Along With Breast Lift?

If there is volume loss (emptying) along with breast sagging, simply lifting the breast may not give the desired fullness. In this case, Op. Dr. Görkem Çalışkan safely compensates for the lost volume by using a silicone breast prosthesis (implant) simultaneously with the lift procedure.
In the opposite case; if your breasts are both saggy and large and heavy compared to your body, breast lift surgery and breast reduction operation are combined to achieve a lighter and upright ideal form.

How is the Recovery Process with Op. Dr. Görkem Çalışkan?

Breast lift surgery takes an average of 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the surgical technique applied. Thanks to modern medical approaches after the operation, pain is minimal and easily controlled with routine painkillers. The return time to social life and desk jobs is an average of 3-5 days.
In the first weeks, your breasts may appear larger or tighter than planned due to the edema (swelling) caused by the surgical procedure. This should not worry you; it is an expected and completely temporary process. The softening of the breasts and taking their natural and final aesthetic shape is completed between approximately 45 days and 3 months.

Will There Be a Scar After Breast Lift?

Depending on the technique used in breast lift aesthetics (Lollipop or Inverted T scar), fine incision scars remain around the nipple and in the fold under the breast. However, thanks to Dr. Görkem Çalışkan’s meticulous and aesthetic stitching methods and special scar treatment protocols applied after the operation, these scars fade rapidly within 1-3 months and begin to blend with your skin color. At the end of the first year, these scars usually become faint enough not to bother the patients.

Is Non-Surgical Breast Lift (Laser / Filler) Possible?

Unfortunately, there is no permanent and effective method in the medical world called “non-surgical breast lift” or “non-surgical breast firming.” The “laser lift” applications frequently encountered on the internet can only slightly increase skin elasticity superficially but cannot carry the heavy sagging breast tissue (gland) upwards against gravity.
Furthermore, breast augmentation or lift procedures performed with permanent filler injections cause serious health problems (complications) in the long term. Because the filler substance penetrates the breast tissue, it is very difficult to clean and in some cases can lead to consequences that require the complete removal of the breast tissue. The only healthy and aesthetic solution for a saggy breast is plastic surgery.

Can a Lift Be Done Only With a Breast Prosthesis (Silicone)?

Yes, in suitable patient profiles, mild breast sagging can also be corrected using only a breast prosthesis. This situation depends entirely on the degree of breast sagging (ptosis) and the position of the nipple. However, if the sagging is severe, just placing a prosthesis does not provide sufficient tightness. In such cases, it is a medical necessity to perform a detailed breast lifting surgery where excess skin is removed and aesthetic incisions (inverted T or lollipop) are used.