Breast lift: can you pull up nipple and remove excess skin above it, rather than push up below? (Photo)

Thank you for your question and photos.  The procedure that you are looking for is a full breast lift, which removes skin from below the nipple and reduces the size of the areola.  This procedure will lift the breasts to a more ideal position on the chest and can be combined with a breast augmentation to increase the volume of the breasts.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

What you want will not deliver the kind of results that you expect or desire. It will really only make your nipple look egg shaped. My best advice would be to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to be assessed in person and talk breast lift options. My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
@drsheilanazarian on Instagram

Althought this sounds good,  it doesnt work. there are a variety of techniques for these operations. Lollipop lift (vertical lift), donut
(periareola) lift, Benelli lift, crescent lift, anchor lift (inverted T ). Most commonly, we prefer the
lollipop or donut lift because of the shape, small scars and easier healing.
Although the “anchor-shape” or inverted “T” incision is still more popular in
the United States, it represents an older technique with extensive scarring and
a less optimal result in many cases. These newer techniques are utilized in the
vast majority of cases, the rare exception being extremely large breasts. The
nipple-areola complex is repositioned higher, the excess skin is removed, and
the breast is reshaped in a pleasing contour and in a more normal position.

The crescent lift removes a small amount of skin at the top of
the areola. We find that there is very little
lift and the areola becomes oval in shape and distorted with this
method.

The Benelli lift as performed by most surgeons is just the donut
lift, removing a donut shaped piece of areola and skin then using a
#Pursestring or double purse-string suture to tighten the skin. A true Benelli actually will expose much of
the breast through this incision and then the breast itself is shaped and
lifted with sutures. This is a more
complex procedure and is often not done as describe by Dr. Benellil.

Thank you for your question and photos.  There are many methods for achieving a breast lift.  What is important is that the patient and surgeon are in agreement with the goals, methods to achieve the goals, and have realistic expectations.  I would start with a face to face consult with a Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon who has experience in breast surgery. During your visit your
surgeon should be evaluating your health to determine if you are a good
surgical candidate and examining your tissues to get a sense of what type of
procedure your tissues will allow. Only with a hands on exam can this be
determined. Once an exam and opinion is rendered then you can decide if surgery
is right for you. Good luck.

The answer to your question is YES, a crescent lift or areola mastopexy (breast lift) is the procedure you're referring to.  This can be done with minimal visible scar.  Techniques are variable, and surgeon-dependent.

Congratulations on your weight loss. In order to have long term results you need more than just a skin lift. Consider a Mini Ultimate Breast Lift (TM) that actually anchors your breast tissue to your chest muscles to provide long term results. The incision would be hidden around the areola, so your areola can be made smaller. I hope this helps.Best wishes and kind regards,

Hello,A breast lift, regardless of type, is a surgery that relies on removing skin (and sometimes tissue - technically making it a reduction) and re-assembling the remaining skin to achieve an improvement to nipple position and reshaping the breast mound. It is true, the heavier or larger the remaining breast, the greater the potential for recurrence of laxity and loss of mound shape and ptosis (sagging), and thickened scaring.Your breast don't look particularly large or sagging, so your result should be very good. Visit a few surgeons expert in cosmetic breast surgery who are certified by the ABPS and members of the ASAPS.  Best of luck!

That is certainly one form of breast lift, but you have to understand what can be achieved by each technique with or without an implant.  Consultation is really best for this.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

Thank you for your question and series of photographs.  In my opinion a breast lift will supply you with your desired needs - it will raise your natural breast tissue higher onto your chest wall, will remove excess skin from the lower portion of your breasts, and will elevate your nipple and areola into a more elevated and youthful position.  You will have to trade incisions for an improved shape and contour, but most patient find this a reasonable trade-off.

The procedure you are describing is a breast lift. About half the patients I do a breast lift on chose like you to not add volume through use of an implant. Excess skin above and below the nipple is removed and the nipple moves up reshaping the breast. Find a plastic surgeon who does a lot of breast lifts and look at their photos to see if this is what you want.  Good luck.