Over time, many women experience changes to their breasts. Most commonly, this includes loss of firmness and sagging. Whether it’s a result of pregnancy, breast feeding, changes in weight, heredity, or simply the natural aging process, we can help.
Breast lift, or mastopexy, can reshape the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding skin. Many patients also opt to have breast implants added at this time to restore upper pole fullness.
Turkle & Associates is the premier provider of breast lifts in Indiana. Patients from across the state travel to see our surgeons and expert medical staff!
2-7 days with restrictions for up to 6 weeks
Whether you’re traveling from out of town or are local to the Indianapolis community, Turkle & Associates is dedicated to your patient experience. Guided by a mission rooted in compassionate care and education, we equip our patients to make well-informed decisions at every step.
Your breast lift will be preceded by an in-depth consultation to help you understand the procedure, recovery time, and expected results. We will discuss your overall lifestyle, budget, medical history, and aesthetic goals. From there, we’ll create a care plan that works best for you. Our surgeons take pride in an unwavering commitment to clear communication, openness, and honesty in all interactions, leading to informed decision-making and confident patient-provider relationships.
Learn more about what to expect before, during, and after your breast lift.
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After a breast lift in Indianapolis, many of our patients report feeling more self-assured and are happy with their more youthful silhouette.
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Depending on your individual needs and the current shape of your breasts, a breast lift may be necessary. Your surgeon will give you recommendations after an examination. In general, when getting smaller breast implants, many women desire a breast lift to tighten the skin that may have stretched from larger breast implants.
Choosing to have a breast lift is your decision. However, most of our patients find that a breast lift after breast implant removal can help tighten the skin that may have been stretched with previous implants.
Absolutely! Patients choose different implants for various reasons: a wish to upgrade to newer technology for a natural look or feel, a change in implant size, or due to issues with their current implants. During your initial consultation, we will discuss your goals and various types of breast implants to find the ideal size, profile, and material.
Smoking before or after surgery increases the visibility of scarring and causes problems with healing. Therefore, we require that all patients cease the use of nicotine products (including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and all other products containing nicotine). This should last at least 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after your surgery.
Many patients ask us about post surgical activity restrictions to help them decide the time of year that is best for their breast lift surgery. In general, you can expect to be able to submerge in water 6 weeks after your surgery, or after your wounds are totally healed. Regarding exercise, you will be able to walk immediately after your release, but you should wait about 2 weeks before restarting any cardio or lower-body exercises. Restrictions will include no lifting, pushing, or pulling anything greater than 10 pounds for 6 weeks after surgery.
We will review your full instructions for post-care during your initial consultation. Our number one goal is to help you heal quickly and minimize your downtime. We will discuss your specific restrictions and help you determine how long to take off work and other duties at your consultation.
The majority of breast lift patients are out and about within 24 hours after a breast lift. Others may not be ready to return to work for 2 to 5 days. We will not limit your return – it depends on the type of work you do and your ability to adhere to the set restrictions.
Yes, you typically can still breastfeed after a breast lift. However, most women choose to wait to have a breast lift until they’re done having children.
Your breasts may appear fuller and perkier since they sit higher on the chest, but they will be essentially the same volume. If you want larger breasts, you have the option to add breast implants during your breast lift surgery, which also helps to restore fullness.
Yes. We often combine procedures like breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tuck, and/or labiaplasty with breast lifts. (After pregnancy, this is called a Mommy Makeover.) You may also get facial plastic surgery done at the same time as a breast lift.
If you are unsure of which procedures you need to best treat your concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions! You can also use our Virtual Consultation Tool for instant feedback on which procedures we recommend for your needs.
Our breast lift surgery is an outpatient surgery. This means your driver can take you home after you’re released by your surgeon, and should plan to care for you for the first 24 hours after you arrive home.
Absolutely. A donut breast lift is a procedure that requires less tissue removal. This may be favorable for patients who are concerned about scarring or recovery time.
However, patients should keep in mind that this approach does not provide as significant of a lift to the breast compared to other methods.
Usually, a donut breast lift is the best choice for patients whose nipples need to be raised only one or two centimeters, and their breasts do not otherwise sag or droop.
A patient can also choose to have breast implants added during a donut breast lift!
Getting breast implants is not necessary to achieve a youthful, supple appearance during a breast lift. However, some patients opt to include implants for a fuller look during the same time. There are a variety of implants available depending on your overall aesthetic goals! After an examination and consultation, we will help you decide which implant type may work best for you.
Incision patterns for breast lifts can vary depending on the degree of excess skin tissue, as well as the amount of lifting required to achieve your goals. Your surgeon will explain the recommended incisions during your initial consultation.
Our goal is more than just skin deep; it’s a commitment to sculpting positive surgical and aesthetic experiences. Extending beyond results, our aim is to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself, both inside and out, while feeling heard, respected, and cared for. Learn more about our compassionate, expert team.
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