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Crescent Lift or Benelli Lift for Asymmetrical Sagging?

asked 1 year ago by KatK in Bakersfield, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: asymmetry, benelli, comparison, crescent

I've been to three different surgeons and each surgeon has told me something different. When I started looking, I thought my left breast was slightly larger than my right. Each surgeon has said that my left breast is more saggy. The left nipple is slightly closer to the crease of the breast but I wouldn't consider it "saggy" or at least saggy enough for a full lift. Suggestions?

4 answers to Crescent Lift or Benelli Lift for Asymmetrical Sagging?

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Type of Breast Lift?

Thank you for the question. The type of breast lift that would best serve your needs will depend on physical examination. The relationship of the nipple/areola complexes to the inframammary folds are important. The amount of loose/ptotic skin of the lower poles of the breasts is also important. Skin elasticity should also be considered. In my opinion, the “crescent lift” is very rarely useful and can often lead to minimal results and distorted/elongated areola... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Crescent lift vs. Benelli lift

Photos would be helpful, but physical exam and careful measurements are MUCH more important...nipple position in relation to the crease beneath the breast, how far it needs to be elevated, how much overhang of the breast there is below the crease, etc.  You do not mention anything about whether you are considering implant augmentation versus a lift alone.  In my opinion, a crescent lift does not work very well...there is no way to keep the areola from stretching and assuming a large more
Robert M. Grenley, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Type of lift

The type of breast lift that would be best for you can only be assessed in person during a physcial exam.  The operations you mention are all good but specific criteria need to be met before having one of those procedures.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetrical breasts and differential lifts.

There are several measurements that help determine the best technique for a lift. The most critical is the level of the nipple relative to the crease but the distance from the nipple to the crease is also a ciritcal measurement in determining the type of procedure for you. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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