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Breast augmentation with lift
A practical guide to a breast augmentation with lift (breast lift with implants, augmentation mastopexy) in Turkey: hospital prices compared with the UK, the US and Germany, when you need both a lift and implants, one-stage or two-stage surgery, choosing the implant for a lifted breast, how long to stay, recovery, why revision rates are higher than for either operation alone, and long-term implant care.
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Breast augmentation with lift in Turkey: what you should know before you book
A breast augmentation with lift — also called a breast lift with implants or augmentation mastopexy — combines two operations: the lift removes stretched skin and raises the breast and nipple, and the implant restores the fullness, especially in the upper part of the breast, that has been lost after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss. On our site a breast lift with implants in Turkey starts at €4,290, the hospital's own price for international patients.
Combining the two is more demanding than either alone: the implant pushes the breast outwards while the lift tightens it, and the surgeon must balance both. This page covers what is specific to the combination. For implants in general — types, sizes, the FDA and MHRA safety information — see our breast augmentation guide; for a lift without implants, see breast lift (mastopexy).
How much does a breast augmentation with lift cost in Turkey?
At the hospitals on our site a breast lift with implants costs from €4,290; the hospital list shows each hospital's price in your currency. Across the Turkish market, packages for international patients usually fall between about €4,000 and €6,500 depending on the implant brand, the lift technique and whether the surgery is done in one or two stages.
| Country | Typical total price of a breast lift with implants | What is usually included |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | from €4,290 | Surgeon, anaesthesia, implants, one night in hospital, tests, surgical bra, medication, check-up, transfers; hotel nights often included |
| United Kingdom | about £7,000–£11,000 (approximate) | Surgeon, anaesthesia, implants and hospital; follow-up sometimes extra |
| United States | about $10,000–$16,000 (approximate) | Surgeon's fee, implants, anaesthesia and facility fees, often billed separately |
| Germany | about €7,000–€11,000 (approximate) | Surgeon, anaesthesia, implants and hospital stay |
What changes the breast lift and implants cost in Turkey: the implant brand and type, the lift technique (periareolar, vertical or anchor), a two-stage plan with a second trip, and combined operations such as a tummy tuck in a mommy makeover. Ask for the implant brand, type and size range to be written on your quote. You pay the hospital directly when you arrive; a quote is free.
Do you need a lift, implants, or both?
The question is whether your breast mainly lacks volume, mainly hangs too low, or both. A quick guide:
- Implants alone (breast augmentation): the nipple sits above the fold under the breast and the breast looks empty rather than low. A modest implant can fill the skin and correct mild sagging.
- A lift alone: the nipple has dropped to or below the fold, and you are happy with your size.
- A breast augmentation with lift: the nipple has dropped and the breast looks deflated, especially at the top, and you would like to be a little fuller than before.
A useful sign: if the nipple sits below the fold and points down, an implant alone will not lift it — a larger implant only makes the breast heavier and can make sagging worse over time. If you want to be smaller, the answer is a breast reduction instead.
Are you a good candidate for a breast lift with implants?
You may be a good candidate if your breasts have dropped and lost volume, you are in good general health, your weight has been stable for several months, you do not smoke or can stop for at least six weeks before and after surgery, and you can stay in Turkey for the full recommended time.
- After pregnancy: wait at least six months after you stop breastfeeding, so the breasts have settled to their real size. If you plan another pregnancy, consider waiting, because it can stretch the breasts again.
- After weight loss: reach a stable weight first, especially after weight-loss surgery; the skin is often thin, which can make a two-stage plan or an extended lift more suitable.
- Breast screening: women over about 40 or with a family history of breast cancer should have a mammogram or ultrasound before surgery and bring the reports. Tell the radiographer about your implants at every later screening.
- Health: diabetes, high blood pressure, a history of blood clots and blood thinners must be discussed beforehand; some need treatment or a pause first.
Expectations matter too. The aim is a natural, fuller and higher breast for your frame, not the look of a large augmentation; a surgeon who tells you what your skin can and cannot support is giving you useful advice. Send clear photos from the front, both sides and at an angle, and say which size and shape you would like, so the surgeon can tell you before you travel whether one or two stages are likely.
One-stage or two-stage augmentation mastopexy?
Most patients have the lift and the implants in one operation. For some breasts surgeons prefer two operations, a few months apart, because the implant and the lift pull in opposite directions.
| One-stage | Two-stage | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Lift and implants in the same operation | Lift first, implants three to six months later (or the other way round) |
| Usually chosen for | Mild to moderate sagging, good skin, moderate implant size | Severe sagging, very thin or stretched skin, very uneven breasts, large weight loss, some revisions |
| Trips to Turkey | One | Two |
| Cost | Lower | Higher: two operations and two anaesthetics |
| Main advantage | One recovery | More predictable nipple position and shape when the risks of combining are high |
A meta-analysis of published studies on one-stage surgery (Khavanin and colleagues, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2014) found that about 13 in 100 patients had a complication after one-stage augmentation-mastopexy and about 11 in 100 needed a further operation, for reasons such as returning sagging, scar problems or implant problems. Your surgeon decides which is safer for your breasts; ask why a one- or two-stage plan was chosen.
Choosing the implant for a lifted breast
The implant in an augmentation-mastopexy is usually more modest than in an augmentation alone. A large implant stretches the freshly tightened skin, puts tension on the scars and increases the risk that the breast drops again.
- Size and profile: chosen by your chest width and the volume your breast has lost, not by a target cup size.
- Placement: under the muscle (dual-plane) gives more cover in thin patients; over the muscle places the implant within the lifted breast. Each has trade-offs that the surgeon explains at the examination.
- Shape: round implants are the most common choice; anatomical (teardrop) implants are used in some breasts. Our breast lift with round implants page lists hospitals that offer that option.
- Surface and brand: ask for the brand, surface (smooth or textured) and the implant card. The FDA notes that the rare lymphoma BIA-ALCL occurs mostly with textured implants.
Fat transfer can sometimes replace an implant when only a small volume gain is needed; see breast augmentation with fat transfer.
How the operation is performed and how long to stay in Turkey
A one-stage breast lift with implants takes about three to four hours under general anaesthesia. The surgeon marks the new nipple position with you standing, places the implant through the lift incision, then tailors the skin around the implant — often with temporary stitches while you are sitting up — before removing skin and closing. Most patients stay one night in hospital.
Plan about 7–8 days in Istanbul: consultation, surgery the next day, rest in the hotel and a wound check before you fly. The general day-by-day trip and package are described in our breast augmentation guide and on how it works.
Breast lift with implants recovery
- Week 1: tightness, swelling and pain controlled with tablets; more discomfort than a lift alone when the implant is under the muscle. Surgical bra day and night, sleep on your back, no lifting arms above shoulder height.
- Weeks 2–3: stitches checked or removed; desk work usually after about two weeks.
- Weeks 4–6: gradually more activity; no heavy lifting, running or chest exercises until about six weeks.
- Months 3–12: the implants settle, the breasts soften and the scars fade.
Most surgeons allow flying after the check-up around day 7; see our tips for flying after surgery.
Risks: why combined surgery needs more care
The risks are those of a lift and of implants together, as listed by the NHS and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS): permanent scars, changed nipple sensation, asymmetry, delayed wound healing and, rarely, partial or complete loss of the nipple and areola — a risk higher in smokers and with large implants under a tight lift. To these come the implant risks: capsular contracture (hardening around the implant), rupture, implant malposition, and the rare BIA-ALCL. Sagging can also return as the skin keeps stretching.
Lower the risks by not smoking, choosing a moderate implant, having surgery in a licensed hospital with an anaesthesiologist present and staying the full time in Turkey. Read how to choose a safe surgeon in Turkey.
Results and long-term care after a breast lift with implants in Turkey
The result is a higher breast with more fullness at the top and the nipple facing forward. The FDA states that breast implants are not lifetime devices, and the longer you have them the more likely you are to need further surgery. For silicone implants it recommends a scan (MRI or ultrasound) five to six years after surgery and then every two to three years to look for a silent rupture. Pregnancy and weight changes can make the breasts drop again. Keep your implant card and operation report and give copies to your GP.
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Frequently asked questions
At the hospitals on our site it starts from the price shown on this page; across the Turkish market packages usually cost about €4,000–€6,500 depending on the implant, the lift technique and whether one or two operations are needed.
It is the medical name for a breast lift with implants: the lift removes excess skin and raises the nipple, and the implant adds volume, especially at the top of the breast.
Usually yes. Most patients have both in one operation. For severe sagging, very thin skin or very uneven breasts, some surgeons prefer two stages a few months apart.
If the nipple sits above the fold under the breast, implants alone may be enough. If it has dropped to or below the fold and points down, a lift is needed; implants alone will not raise it.
Plan about 7–8 days for a one-stage operation. A two-stage plan needs two trips, three to six months apart.
Usually a more modest size than with an augmentation alone, chosen by your chest width and lost volume. Large implants stretch the lifted skin and increase the risk of the breast dropping again.
Desk work after about two weeks, heavy lifting and sport after about six weeks; the final shape after several months.
The same as after a lift: around the areola, sometimes down to the fold and along the fold. The implant is usually placed through these incisions, so there is no extra scar.
It combines the risks of both. A 2014 meta-analysis found complications in about 13 in 100 patients and a further operation in about 11 in 100 after one-stage surgery. Your surgeon explains how the plan for your breasts lowers these risks.
Possibly. The FDA states that implants are not lifetime devices, and sagging can return with time, pregnancy or weight change. Silicone implants should be checked by MRI or ultrasound five to six years after surgery and then every two to three years.
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