Found a Dr that suggested a crescent lift with fat transfer. Can anyone give me more details about this treatment?

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I don't see a lot of info on here or the internet for that matter on crescent nipple lifts. Wondering if anyone can give me more details?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question.  A crescent "lift" provides very little, if any lift and tends to completely distort the areola. It is hard to give you an advise without photos, I recommend you having several consultations with board certified plastic surgeons to find a surgeon that you like and that you are on the same page with as far as their plan and your expectations. Make sure that you see multiple before and after photos of results that you like so that you have a very good idea of what you want so that you can develop that treatment plan with your surgeon.

Douglas L. Vander Woude, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question.  In general the "crescent" lift has very limited ability to make a significant difference for patients.  To actually reposition the nipple higher and reshape the breast appropriately, more of a lift is almost always needed.  Fat grafting can be a helpful in these procedures as well.  Make sure you have taken the time to review your options with at least two Board Certified Plastic Surgeons that have experience with these procedures. It is worth it for your own education and review of the options available. Best of luck.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It would help to see photos. Crescent lifts don’t really give you much lift but often stretch out the areola. Fat transfer rarely provides much volume. If you look at photos on the web you’ll realize those two procedures are each poor when done alone. Done together I can’t imagine getting a worthwhile result.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  nubbin_luvin,
my preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity. 
If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The cresent lift is not much of a lift and does not have good long term results. Plus, it probably will change the shape of your areola to something that is not round. A periareolar lift is much more predictable, but it is still limited.

Scott R. Brundage, MD · Answer

I agree as well. It has been my experience that a crescent lift will do minimal to nothing to improve the look. It just is not worth it,  so I no longer do this procedure. Fat transfer is an option for an augmentation. As long as you are accepting of a small change in your size, it is OK. The gold standard is a breast implant which are perfectly safe.

Found a Dr that suggested a crescent lift with fat transfer. Can anyone give me more details about this treatment?

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