I'm Wondering if a Crescent Lift Will Be Enough? What Determines the Lift Type.

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I'm Wondering if a Crescent Lift Will Be Enough?

This can be a difficult question to answer with the benefit of an in person exam. It is not possible to answer without at least a photo. I seldom do a crescent lift, save for the occasional patient that has a small amount of nipple/areolar asymmetry that is bothersome enough to trade a scar for better symmetry. You cannot get much more than a centimeter of improvement without distorting the areolar shape, and most patients considering a lift need more than that amount. If there... more

What determines the type of breast lift

It would be nice if there was an objective or consistent way to determine how best to lift a breast. It is still largely up to the experience, skill, and knowledge of the plastic surgeon in determining what the problem is and how best to correct it with the least scar. The so-called "crescent lift" is not a lift and is, in my opinion, a misconception, and should be avoided. A peri-areolar lift is also very limited in how much the breast can actually be lifted and does... more

What Determines the Type of Breast Lift Necessary?

Thank you for the question. The “crescent” breast lift provides a very minimal listing of fact and may be associated with significant risk of areola elongation/distortion problems. Patients should be aware of the potential downside of every type of breast lifting operation so that they can make an informed decision. Care must also be taken to avoid selection of surgeon and/or procedure based on a promise to minimize the extent of scars; sometimes additional incisions/scars are... more

Crescent and other Breast Lift Types

A breast lift is essentially a tailoring/tucking operation that reduces the amount of loose skin covering the breasts. As the skin of the breast is tailored, the breast tissue is shaped, lifted, and firmed. The various techniques remove and tailor different amounts of skin, and which technique is best for you depends on how much loose skin you have on the breasts, how low the nipples and breasts sag, and your overall breast shape. Basically, a skilled plastic surgeon should... more

Crescent lift

I feel the crescent lift is worthless and then some. The problem is that it really doesn't provide much if any lift. Worse than that, however, many times it stretches the areola out and often has a widened scar because of the tension on the wound closure. My opinion? A loser of a procedure!

I'm Wondering if a Crescent Lift Will Be Enough? #breastlift ANS:

I am not a fan of the crescent lift at all. I think all it does is stretch out the areola. You get a mild lift with the entire periareolar lift and that goes all the way around the areola.

Will Crescent Lift be Enough?

I am not a big fan of a crescent lift at all. I do not like the scar and potential lengthening of the nipple that can be caused. I feel that a crescent can be used in a very narrow subset of patients who have less than about 1cm of asymmetry of the nipple position. Being that said physical exam is so key to be more specific for you but I can speak generally here. The other two main categories of breast lifts are vertical breasts lifts or the classic Wise (Anchor) pattern breast lift. Which... more

Breast Implant and Lift

The type of lift which will work depends on how much sagging there is in the breast. The least sagging can be corrected with a periareolar (or Benellli) lift which makes incision all the way around the nipple. For more sagging the vertical (or lollipop) will correct with incision around the nipple and from the nipple to the bottom of the breast. The most sagging is corrected with incision around the nipple, from the nipple to the bottom of the breast, and in the crease underneath the breast.... more

Crescent lift?

Without more information and at least a photo it is impossible to tell you whether or not you would benefit from a breast lift. Good luck.

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Breast augmentation and lift.

Without the benefit of photos or an exam, it is very difficult to fully answer your question. A crescent lift gives minimal lift to the breast and can make the areola asymmetric. It sounds like you are more concerned about the scars as most people are. SkinMedica has new Scar Recovery Gel that I have found makes a tremendous difference in all scars. This my help allay some of your concerns regarding scarring. Utilizing this gel, with taping and standard surgical tecnique... more

Crescent breast lift only corrects minor nipple malposition

Unfortunately you have not given us enough information to appropriately answer your question. In general a superior peri areolar breast lift has only a very limited use and must be used with caution as it adds a scar to the breast and rarely corrects anything but very minor nipple malposition.

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Without an exam or at least a picture you will not get adequate advice. It has a lot to do with were your areolas are placed and facing. The kind of lift depends on what you’re looking for and what size you are looking to be.

Crescent Lift

Unfortunately, it's difficult to give sound advice without more information, especially without photographs. If you have concerns with the treatment plan, then perhaps a second opinion from another local plastic surgeon is warranted. Thanks for your question. Best of luck.

Crescent lift Enough?

A set of photographs will help. The sizing of the implants is the most important part of the surgery. A skin excision at the completion of the augmentation may help balance the two sides.