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Breast lift or implants after breastfeeding?

How to tell whether you need lift, volume or both, the most common question in a mommy makeover consultation.

Medically reviewed by Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç · Last updated: 14.11.2026

Breast lift or implants after breastfeeding?

If the main problem is sagging

When the nipple sits at or below the fold under the breast and the volume is acceptable, a breast lift is usually the answer. It removes excess skin and reshapes the breast higher on the chest.

If the main problem is lost volume

When the breasts look empty in the upper part but the nipple position is still good, implants or fat transfer can restore fullness without a lift.

If both have changed

Many mothers have both sagging and lost volume. A lift with implants, done in one operation, raises the breast and restores the upper fullness.

Scars

A lift leaves a scar around the areola and usually a vertical line below it, sometimes with a short scar in the fold. Implants alone are placed through a small incision in the fold. Scars fade over 12–18 months.

Implants: what to ask

  • Implant brand, shape and surface
  • Placement above or below the muscle
  • Your implant card and warranty, provided in writing
  • Follow-up plan once you are home

New City Clinic

Why patients choose New City Clinic

New City Clinic is an Istanbul health-tourism company authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health. Every part of your mommy makeover, from the first photo review to the last check-up, is organised by one accountable team.

  1. 01

    Ministry of Health authorisation

    New City Clinic holds the Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate of the Turkish Ministry of Health and is registered with HealthTürkiye.

  2. 02

    Licensed partner hospitals

    Surgery takes place at Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park or Biruni University Hospital, named in your plan before you travel.

  3. 03

    A named plastic surgeon

    Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, plastic, oncology and reconstructive surgeon, plans and performs your operation and you meet him before surgery.

  4. 04

    Certified processes

    TÜRSAB licence No. 17659 and ISO 9001, ISO 10002, ISO 27001 and ISO 31000 certificates cover travel, quality, complaints, data security and risk.

  5. 05

    Complication insurance and a written contract

    Every New City Clinic package includes complication insurance; the contract and informed consent are prepared by the clinic’s legal department.

  6. 06

    All-inclusive, in writing

    Hospital, hotel, transfers, coordinator, interpreter and compression garments in one written, itemised quote, usually within 24 hours.

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Questions about this topic

Can I breastfeed again after surgery?

Many women can, but it is not guaranteed after a lift. Discuss future plans with your surgeon.

How long do implants last?

Modern implants do not have a fixed expiry date. They are checked regularly and replaced only if a problem occurs or you want a change.

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  • Free assessment by the surgeon
  • Package with hotel, transfers and interpreter
  • Compression garments and complication insurance included
  • One coordinator from start to finish

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