Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty) in Turkey | TruvaBeauty

Enhance breast shape and volume with the expertise of board-certified plastic surgeons in internationally accredited hospitals in Turkey. TruvaBeauty manages every detail-from virtual consultations and tailored scheduling to private transfers, elegant accommodations, and bilingual on-site coordination-so your focus remains on a safe recovery and beautifully natural results.

What is breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation enhances volume and shape through implants (silicone or saline) or fat transfer from your own body. After a detailed consultation, your surgeon will personalize the technique, implant type, and placement to suit your anatomy and goals. It’s important to note that augmentation alone does not correct significant sagging-patients with breast ptosis may achieve the best results with a combined lift. ^{ASPS (Procedure)}

Who is a good candidate

• Well-suited for: Adults in good health at a stable weight with realistic expectations after counseling.^{ASPS (Procedure)}
• Consider waiting/alternatives if: You are currently pregnant/nursing, actively smoking/vaping nicotine, or planning major weight change or near-term pregnancy; optimize health first to lower wound/healing and VTE risks.^{FDA (Directions for Use)}

Your surgical options (the “big decisions”)

• Implant fill:

  • Silicone gel offers a natural feel; follow FDA surveillance for silent rupture.
  • Saline allows smaller incisions and instant volume adjustments; slight rippling is more common in thin tissues.

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• Shape/surface:

  • Round vs anatomical (teardrop) selection depends on desired upper-pole fullness.
  • Surface: Smooth implants are commonly used. Textured implants have been linked to BIA-ALCL; Allergan BIOCELL® macro-textured devices were recalled in 2019. We do not use recalled devices.^{ASPS (BIA-ALCL Summary)FDA (Allergan Recall)}
• Placement: Submuscular (under pectoralis) or subglandular (over muscle)-each has trade-offs for animation, contour, and imaging; your surgeon will recommend based on tissue quality and goals. Recent U.S. data show increasing use of inframammary incisions and submuscular placement.^{ASPS (Procedure)ASPS (Practice Trends)}
• Fat transfer (with or without implants): Adds subtle volume and shape using your own fat; typical gain is ~½-1 cup and may require staged sessions due to partial resorption. It can also “fine-tune” around an implant.^{ASPS (Fat Transfer)}

Safety essentials you should know

• Implants are not lifetime devices. The FDA mandates a boxed warning and a patient decision checklist to support informed consent. Expect that you may need implant evaluation or replacement over time.^{FDA (Breast Implants Overview)FDA (PMA Checklist)}
• Routine surveillance (silicone): The FDA and professional societies recommend ultrasound or MRI at 5-6 years after placement, then every 2-3 years to assess for silent rupture.^{ASPS (Implant Surveillance)PMC (MRI Guideline)}
• BIA-ALCL (rare lymphoma): Most cases have involved textured implants; estimated lifetime risk ranges widely and is tied to texture category. As of June 30, 2024, the FDA had received 1,380 worldwide MDR reports of BIA-ALCL; smooth-only cases remain exceedingly uncommon. Typical presentation is a late peri-implant seroma or swelling years after surgery-prompt evaluation is key.^{FDA (BIA-ALCL MDR)ASPS (BIA-ALCL Summary)}
• Other rare cancers in the capsule: The FDA has reported rare cases of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and other lymphomas arising in the implant capsule; absolute risk appears very low but ongoing reporting and vigilance are advised.^{FDA (SCC Safety Communication)}
• Breast Implant Illness (BII): A patient-reported constellation of symptoms under active study; discuss concerns and shared decision-making with your surgeon.^{Aesthetic Society (BII Resources)Aesthetic Society (BII FAQ)}
• Cancer screening with implants: You should still get mammograms as age-appropriate. Radiology teams use implant-displacement (Eklund) views to visualize more tissue; tell your technologist you have implants.^{ACR (Mammography with Implants)ACS (Mammography Guidance)}
• Systems that reduce surgical risk: Our partner hospitals use the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, which lowers major complications and mortality. We also apply ASPS-aligned VTE risk stratification (e.g., Caprini) and prophylaxis when indicated.^{NEJM (Surgical Safety Checklist)}

What does the evidence say?

• Popularity & outcomes: Breast augmentation remains one of the top cosmetic surgeries in the U.S.; 2023 ASPS data report ~304,000 augmentations, up 2% from 2022. Globally, augmentation continues to rank near the top of cosmetic surgeries.^{ASPS (2023 Stats)ISAPS (Global Survey 2023)}
• Practice trends: Inframammary incisions and submuscular placement have increased in recent cohorts, reflecting preferences for access, control, and imaging.^{ASPS (Practice Trends)}
• Labeling & informed consent: Since 2021, all FDA-approved implants include a boxed warning and checklist to standardize risk communication.^{FDA (PMA Checklist)}

Surgical details

Setting: Accredited hospital/operating room. Anesthesia: General anesthesia (most cases). Key steps: Pre-op sizing/marking → pocket creation (submuscular or subglandular) → implant placement (or fat grafting) → meticulous hemostasis and layered closure → bra/compression. Same-day discharge is typical with structured follow-ups (early nurse check, surgeon review, secure tele-support). ^{ASPS (Procedure)}

Recovery (typical)

• Days 1-7: Discomfort/tightness; short walks encouraged; avoid lifting/pushing; wear support bra.
• Weeks 2-4: Light desk work as cleared; gradually increase range of motion.
• Weeks 6-8+: Progressive return to exercise; scars mature over months. Timelines vary with pocket, implant size, and your health.^{ASPS (Procedure)}