This question may be answered differently in different patient groups. In patients whose breast tissue is very small and who have not given birth before or who have deformed breasts despite having given birth, the breast tissue can often maintain its erectness for a long time after a prosthesis is placed. In addition, in patients whose breast tissue has changed due to previous birth or excessive weight gain and loss, even if the skin sheath is tightened after surgery, sagging may occur again over time, and in one third of these patients, the breast skin may need to be tightened again under local anesthesia.

In breast prostheses, either above or below the muscle placement is not superior to the other in every respect. With prostheses placed above the muscle, post-operative pain is less and the movement of the muscle does not cause any discomfort in patients who do active sports. In addition, in patients with thin skin tissue, prostheses placed over the muscle may become palpable over time or cause ripples on the skin. In these cases, the prosthesis may need to be moved under the muscle with a second surgery or supported by extra fat injections. With prostheses placed under the muscle, long-term problems such as the prosthesis becoming palpable or rippling on the skin are less common. In addition, postoperative pain is more common with under-muscle prostheses, and patients who do active sports can feel the presence of the prosthesis under the muscle for a long time, and the prosthesis moves with the muscle as they use their muscles. There is no difference between the two plans in terms of the naturalness of the image. The main rule in choosing the right plan is the patient's skin thickness. In patients whose breast skin thickness is over 2 centimeters on the upper part of the breast, the supramuscular plan is generally preferred, while in cases where it is less, submuscular plans are preferred. The best plan for you is the one that best suits your body structure.

The answer to this question is no. Everyone has a size range that their body will allow. Trying to make a breast larger than it should be often increases complications and can lead to cracked breast skin. For this reason, it would be best not to insist on a large prosthesis to your doctor and to trust his recommendations.

General anesthesia is quite safe with current medical knowledge. When some tests recommended by our anesthesiologists are performed on our patients, it becomes easier to detect existing risks and the probability of the process going more smoothly increases. In addition, although it is very rare, the human body may react negatively during anesthesia. In these cases, the importance of performing and having surgery in a fully equipped hospital becomes evident. Equipped hospitals make it easier for us to overcome problems with their experienced physician staff. The night before the surgery, all our patients should not eat or drink anything after 12 at night. This is the most important element for anesthesia to be performed safely. In the meeting held the day before, patients will be told what time they need to be in surgery and hospital. Being in the hospital at this time is very important for the healthy operation of the surgery process.

Breast augmentation surgery takes an average of one hour in cases where only a prosthesis is placed, and 2 hours in patients who have a lift with a prosthesis. Apart from the one or two hours of surgery time, there are other factors that should be understood by the waiting relatives of our patient. First of all, our patients are not taken into surgery as soon as they enter the operating room. Our patients are called to the operating room half an hour before the surgery begins and they are taken to rest in the waiting room. Considering that our patients waited for half an hour in the recovery room at the end of the surgery, when the transportation times are added, the total time should be considered as 1.5 hours in addition to the surgery time for the patient's relatives.

After breast augmentation surgery, your back measurement and your cup size will increase one size each. In other words, a woman who wears a size 80 A will often reach a full size 85 B after breast augmentation surgery.

There is no evidence that breast prostheses increase the risk of classically known breast cancer. FDA, an American health institution, has decided that the use of breast prostheses is safe after long research. The breast prosthesis does not come into direct contact with the breast tissue. In addition, shortly after the prostheses are placed, the body isolates the prostheses by creating a capsule around them. In addition, although it is very rare today, an average of one in 30,000 women has a disease called ALCL, which manifests itself with swelling in the breast tissue in the late stages. In this case, the prosthesis in the breast is removed and sent for pathological examination. In 95 to 97 percent of these patients, simply removing the capsule is sufficient treatment and no additional treatment is required. In addition, additional treatments may be required in 3-5 percent of patients. In these cases, current medical treatment methods can be applied. Detailed information on the subject can be viewed on the page of the Turkish Plastic Surgery Association.

No, you can have a mammogram with your breast prostheses. While breast prostheses will not prevent cancer cases, they help detect cancer earlier as it increases the chance of detecting masses.

The breast, which consists mainly of skin, fatty tissue and mammary gland, is fixed to the ribcage by the resistance of the skin and hanging ligaments. If the sagging ligaments are loose and skin tension is low, sagging may occur regardless of breast size. Even small-sized breasts may sag due to loosening of the skin and hanging ligaments due to birth and breastfeeding. At the same time, a breast with a strong skin structure and ligaments may not sag even though it is large. As a result, the characteristics and structure of each breast are different.

This may vary depending on the age of the person who will bear the breasts, the breast, hip, spine and body structure, the condition of the skin and breasts, and the patient's expectations. The surgeon and the patient should evaluate the ideal breast size and shape together.

Today, breast augmentation is accomplished in two different ways, using breast implants or fat transfer to increase the size of your breasts.

Round dentures are circular in shape and their peaks are located in the middle. In anatomical prostheses, the prosthesis supports the lower half of the breast more, while the upper part of the breast is supported less. In patients with very little breast tissue, anatomical breast prostheses are a very suitable choice if the patient wants a natural result. In addition, in cases where fullness is desired in the upper part of the breast, that is, in the décolletage area, anatomical prostheses cannot adequately support the upper part of the breast, creating a v-shaped fork appearance in the décolleté area. It would be more appropriate for patients who desire this appearance to choose round dentures. For patients whose breasts have loosened due to weight loss or birth, the correct prosthesis selection should be round prostheses, especially since these patients need support in the upper part of the breast.

You may have mild pain that can be easily controlled with simple painkillers. If the implant is placed under your muscle, you may feel slight pain when you move your arms.

The most common problem in the early period is the formation of hematoma due to bleeding in the surgery area. In this case, if the amount of hematoma gradually increases, you may need to undergo surgery again. Another and very rare early risk is infection, in which case the prosthesis may have to be removed. In the late period, the most common problems are the prosthesis being palpable, causing small ripples on the skin (rippling), and capsular contracture due to excessive thickening of the naturally occurring capsule around the prosthesis, and these are always treated separately.

General anesthesia is generally preferred in breast augmentation surgery.

You must stop taking all nutritional supplements, such as blood thinners, vitamins and herbal teas, one week before the surgery. You should consult your doctor about the prescription drugs you use regularly. Your surgery is planned to be performed at a time other than your menstrual period because hormonal changes during the menstrual period may affect the breast structure. You should have a breast ultrasound or mammogram before surgery. You should buy front-opening clothes that you can easily wear without lifting your arms.

Things to Consider After Surgery

There may be slight swelling, loss of sensation and slight bruising in the nipple, but all of these will resolve on their own in a short time. It is not necessary to remove dissolvable stitches. After the 3rd day, the bandages are removed and the patient can continue his normal activities and work. After 7 days, you can swim in the sea or pool for a short time. You can also start taking light walks from day 10. You can start sports activities such as swimming, tennis and fitness from 3 to 4 months.

The price varies depending on factors such as the intervention plan, the type of implant to be selected and the type of anesthesia to be applied.

The silicone implant is produced in the form of a bag with an outer silicone sheath a few millimeters thick. There is also a silicone sealant. As a result of the development of technology, implants have diversified. Round implants are generally softer because they are filled with a more liquid gel. Teardrop implants are denser and better at maintaining their shape.

The silicone implant is extremely durable and retains its shape even if split in half. The casing, consisting of silicone and layers, has high resistance to physical and chemical effects.

How Many Days Will I Stay in the Hospital After Breast Augmentation Surgery?

After breast augmentation surgery, our patients can usually return to work on the 5th day for prostheses placed above the muscle, and on the 10th day for prostheses placed under the muscle.

In patients with breast prostheses, the prostheses are not in direct contact with the breast tissue and, in terms of health, breast prostheses do not prevent breastfeeding. Implants do not affect the amount, content or flow of breast milk.

It is best to wear the bra given to you at surgery for 3 weeks after breast surgery. At the end of this process, you will be able to wear any bra you want.

You can start light walks on the 10th day after breast augmentation surgery. In addition, it would be better not to start sports that require heavy effort before 3 months.

It is very rare for breasts to be exactly symmetrical after breast surgery. In other words, complete symmetry is not a frequency but a rare condition. Since the two halves of the body are not symmetrical, there may be asymmetries in both the shape and placement of the nipple after the surgery. Additionally, breast shapes and sizes will not be exactly the same.

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that you will be satisfied with the results. Do not forget that you and your doctor are both humans. Due to problems arising from you and your doctor, there may be patients who are not fully satisfied with the results after surgery, and revision surgeries may be required in these patients.

The first thing to do is not to smoke. In addition, keeping the wound areas moist with moisturizing creams increases the efficiency of wound healing. Another precaution is to prevent the wound areas from exposure to the sun or solarium. During the healing period, wound areas exposed to sunlight may darken and this may persist permanently. This period of attention is three months. In addition, using creams recommended by doctors that are thought to reduce scarring, twice a day for three months, starting on the 15th day of surgery, will support wound healing. Another support system is the use of silicone sheets in patients who need it. Although these layers are not necessary for every patient, they help reduce scars in necessary patients.

Keloid patients can have this surgery only from the armpit, and in this case, there is a lower risk of keloid. This risk is very high under the breast and excessive scars seriously reduce surgery satisfaction.