Istanbul · International patients
Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Turkey with Dr. Gülsüm Barutcu is a general-anaesthesia procedure performed in a fully accredited private hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Barutcu is a board-certified female plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon and an ISAPS member. The procedure involves a 1 night hospital stay; most international patients stay 7–10 days in Istanbul.
Restoring projection and youthful position after pregnancy, weight loss or time.
Mastopexy reshapes and elevates the breast without changing volume. Where implants are needed for fullness, the two are combined in one operation.
Duration
2–3 hours
Anaesthesia
General
Hospital stay
1 night
Recovery
Desk work day 7 · Gym 6 weeks
Results
Settled shape at 3 months
Benefits
Who is a candidate?
Surgical technique
Vertical (lollipop) mastopexy minimises horizontal scarring. For severe ptosis, an inverted-T (anchor) pattern provides maximum reshaping.
If you have enough breast tissue, a lift alone is sufficient. When upper-pole fullness is desired, a small implant is added — the two procedures performed together in a single recovery.
FAQ
Most international breast lift patients stay 7–10 days in Istanbul, allowing time for pre-op consultation, surgery, post-operative checks and the first stage of recovery before flying home.
Yes — breast lift is performed in a fully accredited private Istanbul hospital with a board-certified anaesthesia team and full ICU support if needed.
Return to desk work after 7–10 days. Sports bra for 6 weeks. Avoid lifting >5kg for 4 weeks.
Results are long-lasting and natural. Ageing continues, but the structural improvements achieved are designed to age with you gracefully.
Pre-op tests, surgery, hospital stay, medications, garments, VIP airport transfers, luxury hotel accommodation, translator support and follow-up care via WhatsApp with Dr. Barutcu.
Plan for 7-10 days in Istanbul. Day 1 is your face-to-face consultation and pre-operative tests, surgery follows on day 2, your hospital stay is 1 night, and the remaining days cover dressing changes, drain removal and a final check with Dr. Barutcu before you fly home.
Desk work day 7 · Gym 6 weeks. Swelling and bruising settle over the first 2-3 weeks; most patients feel socially presentable within 10-14 days and return to full activity gradually under Dr. Barutcu's guidance.
Most patients are cleared to fly 7-10 days after surgery, once drains are removed and the wounds are healing well. On the flight you wear your compression garment, walk every hour and stay well hydrated to reduce clot risk.
It is not mandatory - our team handles airport transfers, hospital admission, translation and hotel check-in - but a companion is recommended for the first 48 hours after surgery, especially for combined body procedures.
Follow-up continues directly with Dr. Barutcu on WhatsApp: you send photos at week 1, week 4, month 3 and month 6, and receive guidance on scar care, compression garments, massage and returning to sport.
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