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Breast Aesthetics

Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Turkey

Lifting and reshaping the breasts after pregnancy, weight loss or with age, in a JCI-accredited hospital in Adana.

Breast lift visual for mastopexy surgery at Medicape Health in Turkey

What is a breast lift?

A breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes breasts that have dropped. Loose skin is removed, the breast tissue is reshaped, and the nipple and areola are moved to a higher position. If the areolas have stretched, they can be made smaller at the same time.

A breast lift changes the position and shape of the breasts, not their size. If you’d also like more fullness, especially in the upper part of the breast, it can be combined with implants.

Is a breast lift right for you?

A breast lift may suit you if:

your breasts have dropped after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss or with age

your nipples sit at or below the fold under your breast, or point downwards

your areolas have stretched

your breasts have become different in shape or position

your weight has been stable for some time and you don’t smoke, or are willing to stop

If you’re planning more pregnancies, it may be better to wait, as pregnancy and breastfeeding can change the result.

Which breast lift do you need? About the scar

The technique depends on how much your breasts have dropped, and it decides where your scar will be.

The scars are covered by a bra or bikini top. They are red at first and fade and soften over 12 to 18 months, but they don’t disappear completely. How well a scar heals also depends on your skin. Your surgeon will look at your photos and tell you honestly which technique you need.

Technique Best for Scar
Around the nipple (periareolar) Mild dropping Around the edge of the areola only
Vertical (“lollipop”) Moderate dropping, the most commonly needed Around the areola and straight down to the breast fold
Anchor (inverted T) Significant dropping, often after major weight loss Around the areola, down to the fold and along the fold under the breast

Breast lift with implants

After pregnancy or weight loss, many breasts have both dropped and lost volume. A lift alone raises the breast but doesn’t restore fullness in the upper part. In that case, a lift can be combined with breast implants.

In many cases the lift and implants are done in one operation. Fat injection can be added alongside the implants to soften the edges and refine the shape.

For some patients, especially with significant dropping, your surgeon may recommend doing it in two stages for a safer and more predictable result.

If you have implants, you receive your implant card with the manufacturer, model, size and serial number before you fly home.

Your surgeon

Your surgery is performed by a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. You can find your surgeon’s profile, qualifications and experience on the Our Doctors page.

You’ll speak with your surgeon in your online consultation, before anything is booked.

How the operation is done

Anaesthesia: general anaesthetic.

Duration: about 2 to 3 hours, longer if combined with implants.

Afterwards: a surgical bra is fitted, which you’ll wear day and night for about four to six weeks.

Hospital stay: usually one night.

Breast lift alongside other procedures

With breast implants: to restore both position and fullness.

With a tummy tuck or liposuction (mommy makeover): many mothers combine breast and body procedures. See our mommy makeover page.

After major weight loss: a breast lift is often part of a staged plan. See post-bariatric body contouring.

Combining procedures makes surgery longer and recovery harder. Your surgeon will recommend what is safe to do in one operation.

Your 7-day plan in Adana

Before you travel: free online consultation with your surgeon, photo review, medical history, written treatment plan and quote.

Day 1 – Arrival: private transfer from the airport to your hotel.

Day 2 – Tests and surgery: blood tests, markings while standing, then surgery.

Days 2–3 – Hospital stay: one night in hospital with nursing care.

Days 3–6 – Hotel recovery: rest, short walks, wound checks and dressing changes. Your coordinator checks in with you every day.

Day 7 – Final check and departure: your surgeon checks your wounds and clears you to fly. You receive a written discharge summary in English.

Back home: online follow-up with your surgeon after one month.

If your breast lift is combined with a tummy tuck or another larger operation, you’ll need to stay longer, usually around 10 days.

What’s included

Surgery and surgeon’s fees

Hospital stay with nursing care

Hotel accommodation

Pre-operative tests

Surgical bra

Post-operative check-ups and dressing changes

Private airport, hotel and hospital transfers

Interpreter and coordinator support

Online follow-up after you return home

Not included: flights, travel insurance, personal expenses. Implants, and fat injection used alongside them, are quoted separately if you choose them.

Recovery: what to expect

Days 1–3: soreness, swelling and tightness. You’ll wear your surgical bra day and night.

Week 1: light movement and short walks. Stitches are either dissolvable or removed at your check-up.

Weeks 2–3: most people return to desk work and daily activities. No lifting or raising your arms above your head for long.

Weeks 4–6: gradual return to exercise.

Months 3–6: the breasts settle into their final shape.

Months 12–18: scars continue to fade and soften.

Risks you should know about

Scarring: scars may become wider, raised or darker than expected. This depends partly on your skin.

Changes in nipple or breast sensation: usually temporary, occasionally permanent.

Problems with blood supply to the nipple: rare, but more likely in smokers. This is one reason we ask you to stop smoking.

Asymmetry: the breasts may not be exactly the same, and they were rarely identical before surgery.

Wound healing problems: small openings, usually where the scars meet under the breast. Most heal with dressings.

Infection, bleeding or fluid collection: uncommon, but may need treatment.

Breastfeeding: many women can still breastfeed, but it can’t be guaranteed.

The breasts dropping again over time, especially after pregnancy or weight change.

If implants are used, the risks of implants also apply. You can read about them on our breast augmentation page.

Your surgeon will go through your personal risks with you before you decide.

Once you’re back home

You leave with a written discharge summary in English, which you can share with your GP or family doctor.

You keep WhatsApp access to your coordinator and can send photos of your wounds at any time.

Your surgeon reviews your progress in an online follow-up after one month.

If you have a concern, we review it with your surgeon and tell you clearly what to do next.

How long do the results last?

A breast lift gives a long-lasting change in shape and position, but it doesn’t stop natural ageing. Gravity, pregnancy, breastfeeding and weight changes will still affect your breasts over the years. Keeping a stable weight and wearing a supportive bra help you keep your result for longer.

Will a breast lift make my breasts bigger?

No. A lift changes the position and shape of the breasts, not their size. If you’d like more fullness, it can be combined with implants.

Can I have a breast lift with fat transfer instead of implants?

It isn’t usually our preferred approach. Fat transfer adds only a limited amount of volume and doesn’t lift the breast on its own. For most patients, fat injection works best together with implants, to soften the edges and refine the shape. Your surgeon will tell you which option suits you.

Will the scars be visible?

The scars are covered by a bra or bikini top. They fade over 12 to 18 months but don’t disappear completely.

How long do I need to stay in Turkey?

About 7 days for a breast lift alone, and around 10 days if it’s combined with a tummy tuck or another larger operation.

Can I breastfeed after a breast lift?

Many women can, as the nipple usually stays connected to the breast tissue. It can’t be guaranteed.

Should I wait until I’ve finished having children?

It’s often better to wait, as pregnancy and breastfeeding can change the result. Your surgeon can talk this through with you.

When can I go back to work?

Most people with desk jobs return after about two weeks.

Can someone come with me?

Yes, and we recommend it. Your companion can stay with you at the hotel.

Prof. Dr. Cengiz Eser Contracted Hospital Breast Lift Surgery
Prof. Dr. Cengiz Eser
Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist
JCI-Accredited Hospital
Contracted Hospital
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Breast lift surgery is performed by a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The aim is lifted, reshaped breasts, with your safety first and an honest explanation of the scar before you decide. Breast lift procedures at Medicape Health are performed at our JCI-accredited partner hospital in Adana. A breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes breasts that have dropped by removing loose skin and moving the nipple and areola to a higher position.

How much does a breast lift cost?

The cost depends on the technique and whether you combine a lift with implants or another procedure. Send us your photos and you’ll receive a written, all-inclusive quote within 24 hours.

Considering Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Turkey?

Tell us briefly about your case and our patient coordinator will get back to you with the details.

Get Detailed Information

Start with a free online consultation

Send us your photos on WhatsApp. A patient coordinator replies within 24 hours, and your surgeon will tell you honestly which technique and scar to expect before anything is booked.

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Medicape Health works in partnership with Medline Adana Hospital, a long-standing healthcare provider for the international community, including U.S. personnel associated with İncirlik Air Base.

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Medline Hospital’s quality of care and patient experience were recognized by the Commander of the U.S. Air Force 39th Medical Group in 2015.

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