What are breast aesthetic operations?
Breast aesthetic operations aim to eliminate unwanted changes and shape deformities in breast tissue and to restore the breasts to the desired form. Loss of form in breast tissue can sometimes cause the nipple to enlarge as well. In this case, the nipple size is also reduced during the operation.
Breast aesthetic operations are an extremely satisfying experience for many women. Breast aesthetic operations are performed at any age using innovative, modern techniques that leave no scars. Recovery is achieved within a short time after the operation, and the new breast size and shape obtained can be preserved for years. In the United States alone, approximately 600,000 women undergo breast augmentation, reduction, or lift operations each year.
Breast augmentation operations
In breast augmentation operations, the volume of the breasts is increased using silicone breast implants. Breast augmentation is the fastest-growing aesthetic operation in the world. In 2010, 300,000 women underwent breast augmentation surgery in the United States alone.
Surveys have shown that breast augmentation operations are among the surgical procedures with the highest patient satisfaction. The goal of breast augmentation operations is not only to enlarge the breast, but also to shape it.
In choosing the implant to be used, factors such as the anatomical structure of the body and rib cage and the skin structure are taken into consideration, in addition to our guest’s expectations. New-generation breast implants offer a very wide range of solutions with different volumes, sizes, and shapes.
Breast lift operations
This is a surgical procedure performed to restore sagging breasts to an upright position. In breast lift operations, the nipples are moved to where they should be, the breast tissue is shaped, and excess skin is removed.
If the breasts are large, the excess breast tissue is removed; if they are small, they are supported with silicone implants. Breast lift operations are performed together with reduction for those with large, sagging breasts, and together with augmentation for those whose breasts have become hollow and saggy after childbirth or weight loss.
Breast reduction operations
Large breasts lose their shape and sag due to the effect of gravity. Gaining and losing weight, pregnancy, and breastfeeding also cause the breasts to grow larger and sag further. Large breasts lead to a bulkier, heavier, and older appearance.
Large breasts cause neck, back, and shoulder pain, and over time can lead to permanent disorders in the spine. Since the underside of the breasts remains constantly sweaty and airless, irritation and skin problems occur over time. The goal of breast reduction operations is to reduce the breasts to a size proportional to the body. In these operations, the breast is also lifted and given a conical shape. Since the mammary glands are not removed during breast reduction operations, the operation does not affect breastfeeding in later years.
Post-cancer breast reconstruction
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women after skin cancers. According to data from the American Cancer Society, 1.3 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and 465,000 women lose their lives to breast cancer every year.
With the spread of early diagnosis, death rates related to breast cancer are gradually decreasing, and patients’ life expectancy is increasing. For this reason, improving the patient’s quality of life after cancer treatment is becoming increasingly important.
Loss of a breast negatively affects patients physically, socially, and psychologically. Breast reconstruction, on the other hand, improves quality of life and provides healing both mentally and physically. Breast reconstruction is now recognized worldwide as part of breast cancer treatment.
Is there pain after breast aesthetic surgery?
Breast aesthetic surgery may involve pain afterward. Your specialist doctor will prepare a medication prescription for you for mild aches and pains after the operation, and your pain will be resolved within 1 to 2 days. In order for a healthy aesthetic operation to develop in the breast area, dressing and gauze intervention is performed so that the opened area is not exposed to conditions such as germs.