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Breast lift with implants (also called breast augmentation with lift, or augmentation-mastopexy) · Istanbul & Izmir, Turkey
Breast augmentation with lift in Istanbul and Izmir, Turkey, a breast lift with implants in one operation
Breast augmentation with lift (augmentation-mastopexy, also called a breast lift with implants) raises sagging tissue and adds implant volume in one operation. JFS Clinic plans breast lift with implants in Istanbul or Izmir, Turkey; the package is listed from £4,050 with two hospital nights. Need only lifting? See breast lift on its own; only volume? See breast augmentation.
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Key facts
Breast lift with implants in Turkey at a glance
Your price and your dates
Breast lift with implants Turkey cost and available dates
The breast lift with implants package is listed from £4,050 and includes combined implant and lift surgery, Mentor or Polytech implants, two nights in hospital, five nights in a hotel and airport, hotel and clinic transfers. Send two photos and your coordinator comes back with a personal plan and the dates your surgeon has open. Most patients land in Istanbul or Izmir within about a week, on dates they pick themselves.
Am I a candidate?
Who is a good candidate for breast lift with implants?
You are usually a good candidate if your breasts have both dropped and lost volume — often after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss — your weight is stable and your health allows a general anaesthetic. At JFS, Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz first reviews two photos of your chest, then confirms the incision pattern and implant plan in Istanbul or Izmir on Day 2, after blood tests and measurements.
Augmentation-mastopexy, why implant volume and lift decisions are made together
Sagging breast tissue, known as ptosis, and lost volume are two separate changes that often arrive together but do not fix each other. A lift alone repositions the tissue and nipple higher but adds no size, which can leave a smaller-breasted patient looking flatter once the skin is tightened. An implant alone adds volume but cannot correct a nipple that already sits at or below the breast crease — it simply fills out tissue that is still pointing the wrong way. Augmentation-mastopexy plans both changes together at the same consultation, so your surgeon is not choosing one fix and hoping the other problem disappears with it.
Signs breast lift with implants may suit you
- Your breasts sit lower than they used to, with the nipple at or below the breast crease.
- You have also lost size or fullness, often after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss.
- A lift alone would leave you feeling too flat, or an implant alone would sit awkwardly on already-dropped tissue.
- Your weight has stayed stable for several months and you're not planning another pregnancy soon, since both can change the result.
- You are in good general health, without a condition that would make a general anaesthetic risky.
| Single-stage (this page) | Staged (lift, then implant later) | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of operations | One combined surgery, one recovery | A lift first, an implant added in a second operation months later |
| Time in Turkey | One 8-day trip | Two separate trips, several months apart |
| Tissue blood supply | Checked carefully during surgery, since both changes stress the tissue at once | Lower risk, since the lift heals fully before any implant is added |
| Best for | Moderate sagging with tissue your surgeon judges stable enough for both changes | More significant sagging, or thinner, already-stretched skin |
| Typical candidate | Most patients combining volume and lift | Patients whose surgeon wants to see how the skin settles before sizing an implant |
What to discuss at your breast lift with implants consultation
- Which incision pattern — periareolar, vertical or anchor — matches how far your breasts have dropped.
- Which implant shape, size and placement suits your chest once the tissue is repositioned.
- Whether your tissue is suited to a single-stage operation or would benefit from a staged approach.
- Where your new nipple position will sit once the lift is complete.
- Your full medical history, including any previous breast surgery or family history of breast cancer.
This is general guidance, not a diagnosis. Your surgeon makes the final call once they have seen your photos and health history.
Not every breast lift with implants is the same
Types of breast lift with implants, single-stage vs staged and incision choice
There are three choices: incision pattern (periareolar, vertical or anchor), implant shape, size and placement, and whether the two changes happen in one operation or two. Your surgeon sets them together on Day 2, after measuring the distance from your nipple to the breast crease and pinching the thickness of your own tissue.
- 1Incision pattern marked
- 2Breast tissue repositioned higher
- 3Implant placed for volume
- 4Nipple raised, new contour shaped
How breast lift with implants is done
| Incision pattern | Best for | Incision | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periareolar (donut) | Mild sagging, nipple close to the crease | Around the edge of the areola | Shortest scar, but limited lifting power with a larger implant |
| Vertical (lollipop)Most common | Moderate sagging, nipple at or just below the crease | Around the areola, down to the crease | Balances scar length against how much lift and implant support it gives |
| Anchor (inverted-T) | More significant sagging and more skin to remove | Areola, down to the crease, and along the crease | Most lifting and reshaping power, with the longest scar pattern |
Exact incision length, implant pocket and whether surgery is single-stage or staged depend on how far your breasts have dropped and how much tissue you have — your surgeon marks the plan with you before surgery.
Single-stage vs staged breast lift with implants, how your surgeon decides
The choice is not about preference, it is about how much your surgeon judges your tissue can safely support at once. Lifting breast tissue and placing an implant in the same operation both put some strain on the blood supply feeding the skin and nipple, so your surgeon checks how the tissue looks and behaves on the table before committing to the combined plan.
A single-stage operation is usually suggested when sagging is moderate and the remaining tissue still has a healthy blood supply, since combining both changes saves a second recovery and a second trip to Turkey. A staged approach — a lift first, with an implant added several months later once everything has settled — is considered when sagging is more significant or the tissue looks thinner and more stretched than average, because adding volume immediately would put more pressure on the same blood supply that is still healing.
Incision pattern follows a similar logic: the less skin that needs tightening, the shorter the incision your surgeon can use without compromising how well the implant sits underneath. Your surgeon measures the nipple-to-crease distance and pinches the loose skin directly at your consultation rather than deciding from photos alone.
Why patients choose us
My mom had been here last year, so she recommended I contact the clinic.
How soon
How soon can you have breast lift with implants in Turkey?
Most JFS patients are in Istanbul or Izmir for their breast lift with implants within about a week of their first message. There is no waiting list, so you pick the dates that work for you.
- 1
Send two photos
Message us on WhatsApp or use the form, with two photos of your chest, one from the front and one from the side, and a few lines about your health, medication and any previous operations.
- 2
Receive your personal plan
Your coordinator sends your photos straight to Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz. You receive a suggested incision pattern and implant size, your package price and the dates on offer, free of charge.
- 3
Choose your dates
You book your flights. We handle the hospital, the hotel and every transfer, and send you a short checklist of what to pause and what to pack before you travel.
- 4
Fly to Istanbul or Izmir
Your 8 days in Turkey begin. Blood tests and a face-to-face consultation happen first, before anything is finalised.
What can delay your breast lift with implants date
Being able to travel within a week does not mean you should if your body is not ready yet, or your plan is not fully settled. Several factors decide your safest date, and your surgeon reviews each one before the combined operation is confirmed. If your blood tests or the Day 2 consultation suggest waiting, or staging the surgery into two operations, would be safer, your date or your plan is changed. Your safety comes before the booking.
| Factor | Why it matters | What usually happens |
|---|---|---|
| Smoking or nicotine | Nicotine narrows blood vessels and slows healing along the incision and the repositioned tissue | You are asked to stop for several weeks before and after surgery |
| Pregnancy or breastfeeding | Breast tissue and size keep changing until both are finished | Surgery waits until breastfeeding has ended and weight is stable |
| Incision pattern or implant size not yet decided | Rushing this choice is the most common cause of a second operation | Your surgeon reviews measurements and sizers with you before confirming |
| Blood thinners and some supplements | They can increase bleeding during and after surgery | Your surgeon tells you what to pause and when. Never stop prescribed medication without your own doctor's advice |
| A breast screening or mammogram is due | A baseline scan matters more for patients over 40 or with a family history | Your surgeon may ask for recent results, or arrange one, before surgery |
If you live in the UK, the NHS rarely funds a breast lift with implants, because it is usually considered a cosmetic operation, so most people compare private clinics at home and abroad. Wherever you choose to go, ask three questions before you book: how quickly you can be seen, what happens if a test result delays your surgery, and who looks after you once you are home.
Your 8 days in Turkey
How long to stay in Turkey for breast lift with implants?
Your coordinator is with you from the moment you land. Transfers between the airport, hotel and clinic are included, and the two hospital nights give the combined surgery more time to settle before you move to the hotel.
- Day
1Arrival
We meet you at the airport and transfer you straight to your hotel. An evening call with your coordinator confirms your plan and answers any last questions before tomorrow's tests.
TransferHotel - Day
2Consultation & tests
Blood tests, then you mark the plan with your surgeon — incision pattern, implant size and placement, and whether a single-stage or staged approach suits your tissue.
TestsConsultation - Day
3Surgery
Your breast lift with implants takes place under general anaesthesia, usually around two to three hours. You stay in hospital under nursing care.
SurgeryHospital - Day
4Second hospital night
Nursing staff check your drains, dressing and support bra. The combined surgery gets a second night of monitoring before you move to the hotel.
HospitalRest - Day
5Back to the hotel
You wear your support bra and take your first short walks with help, keeping your arms low. Your coordinator shows you how to manage the garment.
RestWalking - Day
6Recovery
Most people feel steadier each day and can manage short walks around the hotel on their own. Your coordinator checks in and arranges anything you need.
Rest - Day
7Check-up
Dressing and healing check at the clinic before you are cleared to travel.
Check-up - Day
8Fly home
Final instructions, your aftercare kit and advice for the flight — keep your arms low, wear your support bra. Your coordinator stays in touch on WhatsApp.
TransferAftercare
Breast lift with implants recovery in Istanbul or Izmir, hospital and hotel
Your coordinator books your hotel in the city where you have surgery — Istanbul or Izmir — and confirms the transfers in your written plan. They stay close by through the two hospital nights and the quieter recovery days before your Day 7 check-up and flight home.
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Package & price
Breast lift with implants Turkey package and what it includes
- Combined implant and lift surgery with Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz
- 2 nights in hospital after surgery
- 5 nights in the hotel during recovery
- All transfers — airport, hotel, clinic
- Check-ups and aftercare (aftercare items listed in your quote)
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Breast lift with implants (combined surgery) with Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz | Included |
| Mentor or Polytech breast implants | Included |
| 2 nights in hospital after surgery | Included |
| 5 nights in a hotel during recovery | Included |
| All transfers — airport, hotel, clinic | Included |
| Personal coordinator throughout your stay | Included |
| Support/compression bra | Confirmed in your quote |
| Post-op medication | Confirmed in your quote |
What changes the price: which incision pattern your surgeon uses — an anchor pattern takes longer than a periareolar one — and the implant size or profile chosen. Your final price is set once your surgeon has reviewed your photos and your Day 2 consultation notes.
The operation
How breast lift with implants is done, step by step
On Day 3 it follows the four steps drawn below: the incision pattern agreed on Day 2, the breast tissue reshaped and the pocket prepared, the implant placed and the nipple repositioned, then the excess skin trimmed and the incision closed.
Your breast lift with implants starts under general anaesthesia, so you are fully asleep for the whole operation. Before you go under, your surgeon marks your chest while you are still standing — tracing the incision pattern and the new nipple position agreed on Day 2, so the plan you discussed carries straight through to the operating table.
The operation itself begins with the incision, following whichever pattern — periareolar, vertical or anchor — was marked the day before. Your surgeon then reshapes the breast tissue from the inside, lifting and repositioning the gland on the chest wall, and prepares a pocket for the implant either under the tissue or under the muscle, following the plan agreed at your consultation.
Inside the combined surgery
Breast lift with implants in four steps
- 1Incision pattern markedThe agreed pattern is marked and cut around the areola, with a vertical or crease line if needed.
- 2Tissue repositioned, pocket preparedBreast tissue is lifted and a pocket is made for the implant.
- 3Implant placed, nipple repositionedThe implant is sized and placed, then the nipple is moved higher.
- 4Skin trimmed, layered closureExcess skin is removed and sutures close each layer.
Breast lift with implants, combined incision and implant placement
Once the tissue is lifted and the pocket is ready, your surgeon uses sizers to check how different implant volumes look against the newly repositioned breast before placing the final implant — this is the moment where the plan from your consultation is confirmed against how your chest actually responds on the table. The nipple and areola, kept attached to their own blood and nerve supply throughout, are then moved to a level that matches the lifted contour and stitched into place.
Both sides are checked from several angles, with you lying in different positions during surgery, so that position, size and nipple height look even once swelling settles. The remaining excess skin is trimmed along the marked incision pattern, tightening the envelope around the repositioned tissue and the new implant.
The incision is closed in layers — deeper sutures take the tension off the skin so the scar heals as thin as possible, then finer stitches close the surface around the areola and down to the crease, depending on the pattern used. A drain is often placed for a day or two given the combined surgery, and a support bra is fitted before you wake up, holding everything in its new position from the moment you open your eyes.
Throughout the operation an anaesthetist watches your heart rate, oxygen levels and blood pressure, adjusting your anaesthesia as the surgery moves between stages — tissue repositioning, implant sizing and closure each take a different amount of time. A combined breast lift with implants typically takes around two to three hours in total, longer than either procedure performed on its own, which is part of why your two hospital nights are built into the package.
Recovery, day by day
Breast lift with implants recovery time, week by week
Your first week is mostly in Istanbul or Izmir: two nights in hospital, five in the hotel and a Day 7 check-up before flying home. Move the slider to see how most patients feel, what they can manage and what to avoid at each point.
Recovery from a breast lift with implants happens in three broad phases, usually a little slower than either procedure alone since the tissue and the implant pocket are healing together. The first week is about protecting the repositioned tissue and the implant pocket — you keep your arms low, sleep propped up on your back and let the support bra do its job. Weeks two to six are about swelling going down and the breasts starting to soften into a more natural shape, which is usually when people feel ready for a desk job again. From six weeks onward, the focus shifts from healing to the shape, nipple position and scars settling into their final form.
The support bra is not just comfort — it holds the lifted tissue and the implant in their new position while everything heals around them, which is why it stays on day and night for the first stretch and only moves to part-time wear once your surgeon is confident the position has settled. Most people manage with over-the-counter pain relief after the first few days, stepping down from the stronger medication given in hospital.
Typical timeline for a combined breast lift with implants. Your surgeon may give you a different plan if your surgery is staged into two operations.
| Activity | Week 1 | Week 2 | Weeks 3–4 | Week 6 | Months 3–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Short, supervised walks, arms kept low | Walking further each day on your own | Longer walks, arms moving more freely | Normal walking pace, no restriction | No restriction |
| Desk work | Not yet — the focus is on rest and short walks | Most people are back at a desk | Full days comfortable | No restriction | No restriction |
| Driving | Avoid — reaching and reaction times are affected | Confirmed by your surgeon at your check-up | Set by your surgeon after your check-up | Cleared by your surgeon as you heal | No restriction |
| Flying | Day 7–8, after your check-up, wearing your support bra | Confirmed by your surgeon at your check-up | Set by your surgeon after your check-up | Cleared by your surgeon as you heal | No restriction |
| Upper-body exercise | Not yet | Avoid — no lifting, no overhead reaching | Still avoid — no chest or arm weights | Gradual return, starting light | Normal exercise, as cleared by your surgeon |
| Support bra | Worn at all times | Worn at all times | Worn at all times | Coming off, or worn only part-time | As advised by your surgeon |
Typical timeline for a combined breast lift with implants, built from the recovery guidance above. Cells marked "Confirmed by your surgeon at your check-up" differ too much between patients to generalise — ask at your consultation.
In her own words
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What to expect
Breast lift with implants results and scar healing
Many patients see the change early, but the settled shape takes longer: most swelling is gone by about week six, the implant has usually dropped into a softer position within the lifted tissue by month three, when you share progress photos with your coordinator, and the final shape, nipple position and scars take six to twelve months.
The scars, following whichever incision pattern was used — around the areola, down to the crease, or along it as well — usually start pink, slightly raised and firm to the touch, softening over the following weeks. Keeping them covered from direct sun during the first year and following your surgeon's scar-care advice helps them settle into the thin, pale lines most patients see eventually — though how quickly a scar matures still depends on your own skin.
Results vary from patient to patient. Your surgeon will tell you what is realistic for your body at the consultation.
Your breast lift with implants surgeon
Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz
Plastic surgeon · Izmir
Which surgeon operates, and in which city, is written in your quote.
Dr. Yılmaz specialises in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with a particular focus on body and breast procedures — combining a lift with implants in one operation is a regular part of his caseload, alongside lifts and augmentations performed on their own.
- Meets you in person before surgery to plan your incision pattern, implant and nipple position together
- Medicine: Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir · Plastic surgery residency: Ufuk University, Ankara (2012)
- Member, Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
More about Dr. Yılmaz →He thinks everything through and talks it all over with you.
Questions
Breast lift with implants in Turkey, frequently asked questions
How much does a breast lift with implants cost in Turkey?
At JFS Clinic, an all-inclusive breast lift with implants package is £4,050 (€4,700 / $5,500), covering combined implant and lift surgery, Mentor or Polytech implants, two nights in hospital, five nights in the hotel and all transfers. Your surgeon confirms the final figure, and which incision pattern is used, after reviewing your photos.
See all package prices →How soon can I have a breast lift with implants in Turkey?
Because the lift pattern and the implant size are planned together, your surgeon needs front and side photos showing how far the nipple sits below the breast crease before offering dates. Once those are in, most patients are in Izmir within about a week. The date is only fixed after your Day 2 blood tests and consultation, and your surgeon may suggest a staged plan instead if your skin or tissue makes one operation less safe. If you mainly want volume and sit high enough already, compare breast augmentation.
From first message to surgery →Can I get a breast lift with implants on the NHS?
Very rarely. Combining an implant with a lift is classed as cosmetic. The NHS may fund a lift alone in exceptional cases, such as after major weight loss or as part of reconstruction, decided by your local health board, but not a cosmetic implant added for volume. Most people in the UK therefore compare private clinics, at home and abroad, on surgeon, hospital nights, aftercare and overall cost.
Is it safe to get breast implants in Turkey?
A combined operation is longer than either procedure on its own, so the plan builds in extra checks: you stay two nights in hospital rather than one, so the lift incisions and the implant pocket are checked before you move to the hotel. Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz is a specialist plastic surgeon operating in a hospital licensed for international patients, JFS Clinic is licensed for health tourism, and your Day 2 blood tests confirm you are fit for a general anaesthetic. Before booking, ask how often your surgeon combines a lift with an implant and when a staged plan is advised instead.
Which country is best for breast augmentation with lift?
There is no objectively best clinic or country, and no official ranking. Look first at the surgeon's experience combining implants with a lift, and ask which implant brand is used. Also compare the hospital's licence, the consultation, a clear price and aftercare. At JFS Clinic your surgeon is Op. Dr. Onur Evren Yılmaz, a plastic surgeon who completed specialty training in 2012; you meet your surgeon in Istanbul or Izmir before surgery and your written plan lists what the price includes. If you need a lift without an implant, see breast lift in Turkey.
Can I get a breast lift if I have implants?
Yes. If you already have implants and your breasts have since dropped, a lift can be performed on its own, repositioning the tissue around the existing implant, or combined with a new, correctly sized implant if yours also needs replacing. This is different from this page's package, which combines a first-time implant with a lift in one operation — your surgeon reviews your photos to say which situation applies to you.
See breast lift on its own →On a scale of 1 to 10, how painful is a breast lift with implants?
You are asleep for the operation itself. Afterwards, most patients describe the first few days as tighter and more uncomfortable than either procedure alone, since both the tissue and the implant pocket are healing together, easing step by step as the swelling goes down. Pain relief is provided, and how it feels varies from person to person.
What's the difference between periareolar, vertical and anchor incisions?
A periareolar (donut) incision circles the areola and suits mild sagging with a short scar. A vertical (lollipop) incision adds a line down to the breast crease for moderate sagging. An anchor (inverted-T) incision adds a line along the crease as well, for the most sagging and the most skin to remove. Your surgeon decides based on how much your breasts have dropped and how much skin needs tightening around the new implant.
When can I fly home after a breast lift with implants?
Usually on day 7 or 8, a day or so later than augmentation alone, because of the second hospital night and the longer lift incisions your surgeon checks before clearing you. Wear your support bra on the flight, keep your arms low and ask someone else to lift your case.
How soon will I see my final result?
Initial swelling takes several weeks to settle, and the implant usually continues to drop into a softer, more natural position over the following months as the lifted tissue also settles. Most people see their result taking shape by around three months, with the final look and scars settling by six to twelve months. Results vary from patient to patient. Your surgeon will tell you what is realistic for your body at the consultation.
Often considered together
Treatments in Istanbul and Izmir often combined with breast lift with implants
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