Breasts are one of the most important organs which symbolize woman. They are characterized with attractive woman image and symbolize fertility. Breasts lose old attractive and plump appearance and they could sag. There are many factors that cause saging such as; weight gain/loss, pregnancy, breast feeding, unsuited brassiere using, gravity and loss in the elasticity of the skin which cause sags in woman breast in time. Mastopexy is an operation that reforms and recovers breast and improves its appearence. If the current breast tissue is insufficient, breast prothesis can be used in breast lift operation so that an ideal size is obtained. If ductales are protected between breast gland and nipple, breast lift operations do not affect breast feeding neatively.
Am I a suitable candidate for breast lift operation?
- If breasts are not large but there is sagging
- If nipples head towards down
- If breast fullness decreases
Operation
Operative techniques could vary according to breast sagging level and largeness of breast. According to applied operated techniques, the operations might end up with scars such as periareolar or lollypop like shape. Information about scar is taken from plastic surgeon. More fuller breasts are acquired by using breast prothesis if breasts are large and sagging.
After Operation
Post operative scars may show variation according to heredity, skin colour or age. Problems like asymetry cannot be observed in skilled hands. Minor corrections may done anytime. The sensitivity of nipples is not disrupted after the operation. Special plasters and brassieres are used to protect breast appearance in early time of post operative period.