Question: What is breast aesthetics?

Answer: Breast aesthetics is a surgical procedure performed to improve or change breast shape, size and symmetry. This procedure may often include different procedures such as breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, or breast reconstruction.

Question: Who is a suitable candidate for breast aesthetics?

Answer: Suitable candidates for breast aesthetics are individuals who feel uncomfortable with breast shape or size, experience breast sagging, have breast asymmetry, or are in need of breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Since each individual’s situation is different, it is important to evaluate your personal suitability in consultation with our plastic surgeon.

Question: How is breast aesthetics performed?

Answer: Breast aesthetics can be performed using various methods. Breast prostheses are generally used for breast augmentation, and the prostheses are placed through an incision made under the breast or around the nipple. Breast reduction and lift procedures include techniques such as removing excess breast tissue, repositioning the nipple, and tightening the breast skin.

Question: How long does breast aesthetic surgery take and what is the recovery process like? How long does the pain last?

Answer: The duration of breast aesthetic surgery varies depending on the type and complexity of the procedure. It usually takes between 1 and 3 hours. The healing process may vary from person to person, but usually swelling, bruising, and mild pain may be experienced during the first few days. The full recovery process may take several weeks to several months.

Question: How permanent are the results of breast aesthetics?

Answer: Breast aesthetic results are generally permanent. However, aging, weight changes and natural processes can cause slight changes in breast shape over time. In case of denture use, dentures may need to be replaced over time. Our plastic surgeon will guide you with more information and expectations.

Question: What should be taken into consideration after breast aesthetics?

Answer: There are a few points you should pay attention to after breast aesthetics. It is important to follow your surgeon’s recommendations to speed up the healing process and prevent complications. In the postoperative period, it is important to rest, go for regular follow-up checks, use recommended medications and limit physical activities. Our surgeon will provide you with a complete recovery plan and guide you through the process.

Question: Can a baby be breastfed after breast surgery?

After breast surgery, mothers can usually breastfeed their babies. However, depending on the type of breast surgery and the procedure performed, the ability to breastfeed may be affected.

A person who has had breast augmentation surgery or breast implants can usually continue breastfeeding. Because breast implants are usually placed under or next to the breast tissue, they do not seriously affect the ability to breastfeed.

Surgeries such as a breast lift or breast reduction can reshape the breast tissue while also displacing the nipple and areola complex. This type of surgery may affect the ability to breastfeed. Displacement of the nipple or areola complex may make it difficult for the baby to reach the nipple during breastfeeding or may affect milk production.

In all cases, our plastic surgeon can give you more information and recommendations about your ability to breastfeed after surgery.

Question: Will There Be Any Scars After Breast Aesthetics?

Answer: Scars may occur after breast aesthetics, but these scars are usually placed to be minimal or invisible. The size and visibility of scars may vary depending on the type of surgery performed, techniques, and individual healing process.

During breast augmentation surgery, small incisions are usually made under the breast or around the nipple. The placement of these incisions depends on the surgeon’s experience to minimize the visibility of the scars. In breast reduction or breast lift surgeries, more incisions may need to be made. In this type of surgery, scars may be under the breast, around the nipple, and sometimes on the breast surface. Our surgeon will work carefully and use the most appropriate surgical techniques to hide the scars as much as possible.

The healing process of scars may vary individually. They usually fade and become less obvious over time. To speed up the wound healing process, it is important to carefully follow your surgeon’s recommended care instructions. It is also important to use sunscreen and limit sun exposure of scars to protect from the sun and harmful UV rays.

In summary, scars may occur after breast aesthetics, but the visibility of scars can be minimized with the experience of the surgeon, the use of appropriate techniques and proper care. Our surgeon will give you more information about the post-operative scars and guide you through the healing process of the scars.

Question: Will I constantly feel the silicone after breast augmentation surgery?

Answer: In the early stages, after breast implants are placed, patients may experience a feeling of a foreign body on the tissue. The reason for this is the body’s process of getting used to the new structure. However, over time, this sensation usually subsides and silicone implants can integrate with the natural tissue.
Whether the silicone filling is felt or not depends on factors such as the size and shape of the implant used, the thickness of the skin and the person’s body structure. When placed properly by our surgeon and the patient follows post-operative instructions, silicone implants can often feel natural.