Breast Lift Experience

Long-standing practice and patient feedback show that Poliklinika Beograd is recognized as a leading center for plastic surgery across the region and Europe. A large number of women come by direct recommendation from neighboring countries—Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia—as well as from leading European Union nations such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Slovenia.

Experiences of patients from abroad and the region particularly emphasize top-tier medical quality, warmth, and the dedication of the entire team, as well as the fact that the complete preoperative preparation, surgical procedure, and stay at Poliklinika Beograd function seamlessly. More affordable aesthetic procedure prices compared to clinics in the EU, combined with the work of recognized experts and professors, are the key reasons why patients recommend us to their friends and family with complete trust.

Patient Experiences: Words from Those Who Went Through the Procedure

When women prepare for mastopexy, the personal experiences of other patients often represent the greatest source of encouragement and realistic information. Firsthand, women who underwent this intervention at Poliklinika Beograd share similar impressions:

• Regarding decisions and fears: Most patients admit they had an initial dose of fear regarding general anesthesia and the outcome itself. However, they point out that detailed consultations with the surgeon and the opportunity to view examples on the Before and After page helped them break down myths and set realistic expectations.

• Regarding the surgery and the first days: Experiences show that the procedure itself went completely painlessly thanks to the anesthesia team. In the first days after surgery, tightness, mild swelling, and wearing a compression bra are expected, but patients emphasize that with prescribed pain management therapy, recovery was far easier than they anticipated.

• Regarding the return to normal life: Women coming from abroad particularly praise the organization because they completed all preoperative tests in one place without wasting time. Returning to lighter daily and office duties after two weeks gave them the freedom to quickly return to their usual routines, with patience until the scars and final shape assume their perfect look.

Surgical Techniques and Choosing a Breast Lift Option

A breast lift is an operation that removes excess sagging skin, reshapes glandular tissue, and returns the nipples to a higher, more natural position. The primary goal is not a drastic volume increase, but rather redefining the shape of the breasts and lifting them. Skin elasticity is not restored by this procedure.

Depending on tissue condition and aesthetic goals, the procedure is performed in two ways:

• Standalone breast lift: Applied when there is a sufficient amount of one's own tissue, but the skin is sagging so the breasts have dropped.

• Lift with implant placement: Applied when the breasts have lost volume, especially in the upper part of the cleavage. During this combined procedure, Mentor silicone implants are used, manufactured by Mentor Worldwide under the Johnson & Johnson group. Mentor offers a lifetime replacement of implants in case of envelope rupture, according to the manufacturer's terms. Implants are not lifetime devices and additional surgeries may be necessary.

Impressions by Procedure Phases and Recovery Course

Making a decision about an aesthetic procedure takes time and good information. The path from consultation to the final result takes place through several phases, and the way patients experience them differs from person to person.

Preparation and Consultative Examination

The first step is a detailed examination and conversation with a plastic surgeon. During the examination, skin quality, the degree of tissue sagging, and overall health status are assessed. Patients most often point out that an open conversation with the doctor helped them overcome fear and set realistic expectations.

First Days After Surgery

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia, supervised by the anesthesiology team. After the procedure, a sensation of tightness and pressure is common, along with swelling and bruising. During this period, a compression bra is worn to support the tissue and reduce swelling, according to the surgeon's instructions. Discomfort is usually controlled with prescribed pain relief therapy.

Recovery and Return to Everyday Activities

Recovery is individual and depends on the patient's physique and the applied technique. General guidelines include:

1. First few weeks: Wearing a compression bra according to the exact instructions of the surgeon, while avoiding heavy lifting and sudden arm movements.

2. After 7 to 14 days: The possibility of a gradual return to lighter daily and office duties.

3. Earliest after 4 to 6 weeks: Gradual return to lighter physical activity, for example walking and leg exercises, with the surgeon's approval at the follow-up examination.

4. After 6 to 8 weeks: Return to exercises that put stress on the chest, with the surgeon's approval.

5. After 6 to 12 months: Swelling completely subsides, scars gradually fade, and the breast shape takes on its final appearance.

Risks and Limitations to Know

A breast lift is an extensive surgical procedure and, like any surgical intervention, carries certain risks. Results cannot be guaranteed. Possible complications include:

• Bleeding and hematoma formation, fluid accumulation, infection, and delayed wound healing.

• Temporary or permanent changes in nipple and skin sensation.

• Breast asymmetry or irregular shape, as well as visible scars.

• Difficulties with breastfeeding in the future, as the procedure may affect milk ducts.

• Rarely, partial or complete loss of the nipple or areola, with a higher risk in smokers.

• Re-sagging of tissue over time.

The surgeon plans incisions so that they are as discreet as possible (around the areola, vertically, or in an anchor shape), but the final appearance of the scars depends on the skin's individual healing tendency. Scars usually fade but do not disappear entirely, and in some people, they may thicken. The result of the surgery is not permanent: aging, gravity, significant weight fluctuations, and future pregnancies can once again affect the shape and position of the breasts.

The procedure is usually planned when a woman has finished childbearing and breastfeeding. Smoking and certain health conditions increase the risk of complications, so smoking is stopped before the procedure, according to the surgeon's advice.

Organization of Preoperative Preparation

To ensure preparation proceeds with minimal stress, complete preoperative diagnostics are organized in one place. Necessary blood laboratory tests, biochemistry, ECG, and an internist examination are performed at the polyclinic according to the schedule provided when booking the appointment.

The procedures are performed by experienced plastic surgeons in fully equipped operating rooms on New Belgrade (10f Džona Kenedija Street). The exact name and biography of the surgeon leading your procedure are provided when booking the surgery appointment.

Breast Lift: Prices and Included Services

When planning an aesthetic surgery, it is important to know in advance exactly what you are paying for. The intervention price includes:

• The surgical procedure and the work of the entire operating team.

• General anesthesia and monitoring by an anesthesiologist.

• Preoperative laboratory tests.

• One overnight stay in the polyclinic under the constant supervision of medical staff.

The exact scope of the package, including whether a compression bra and follow-up examinations are included in the price, is explained in advance during consultations.

Official and informative prices for all examinations and aesthetic procedures can be checked on the Price List page.

Why Choose Poliklinika Beograd?

Poliklinika Beograd combines teams of various specialties, modern conditions, and a dedicated approach to every patient. Consultations, preoperative preparation, the procedure itself, and postoperative checks are performed in an organized environment with discretion and continuous support from the medical staff.

Booking Consultations

The first step toward lifted and nicely shaped breasts is an open conversation with our plastic surgeons. During the examination, your tissue structure is analyzed, an appropriate technique is proposed, and all your questions are answered.

Call us by phone or fill out the inquiry on the website to book your consultation appointment.

The text is for informational purposes and does not replace an examination by a specialist physician.