Can a crescent breast lift be performed without implants?

Hi, Thank you for your question. Yes, a crescent breast lift can be performed without implants. However, it is not that common because it is usually only used for women who have minor ptosis and is most effective on women with smaller breasts. This type of a lift does remove a little bit of skin and breast... more

A cresent lift has very limited uses and has signficant limitations. It is almost always done in conjuction with an implant. It relies on your skin to keep the breast lifted and therefore it is not very long lasting even with an implant. In fact it may result in the areola becoming oval in shape rather than... more

A crescent breast lift is indicated for only very mild breast sagging (mammary ptosis).  An augmentation is not necessary required.  A thorough examination is required to determine if you are a reasonable candidate. I would strongly recommend that you make a consultation with a board... more

The crescent breast lift is performed by removing a crescent shaped section of skin from just above the areola.  An incision is made from the 3:00 to the 9:00 positions.  The nipple can only be raised about 2cm because the top incision becomes so much longer than the bottom incision there is... more

There are many breast lift and mastopexies.  There are basically four types and they go from minimal scars to larger scars.  As the scars get larger, the lifts become more powerful. Crescent lift is for minor lifts and usually used for patients with implants to even out the nipple location.  It... more

 A crescent breast lift is the very most minor lift available and almost always is done in conjunction with an implant.  In fact, in my 20+ years of practicing plastic surgery, I have only seen one patient with a periareolar lift with no implants and none using a crescent alone.  That... more

There are a number of parts to your question. Yes, a crescent mastopexy can be done to provide some lift of the areolae. This will only work for very minor degrees of ptosis (droop). The top of the areola must be above the inframammary crease level. It will flatten the areolae some, just like the Benelli, This... more

Hello, I think without implants you would get very little out of this. A "crescent lift" with implants lifts very little. It is more of a nipple position tweek. I only use them for fine touches hesitating to call them "real" breast lifts.

Hi! The crescent breast lift gives you really minimal results, and I personally have not done it without implants. Without having examined you, I would say not worth it. Let an expert plastic surgeon tell you what's the best breast lift for you.  The results can be wonderful, and the scars fade, whether... more

Hi Amy. Photos would be helpful ! I have found very few patients who actually need a small crescent lift, but if you simply desire a little nipple uplift, it may work for you. In my opinion, any of the peri-areolar techniques are not so great with an implant because of flattening of the breast mound... more