Would a crescent breast lift be an option for me?

Hi sgirl4000,
A crescent lift by definition won't change the lower border of the areola...it stretches out the areola and allows the top (12 o'clock) position to sit vertically higher.
An inch, as you mention, would be a big movement for a crescent lift. There is definitely a balance between minimization of scar, and getting the result that you want.
I would definitely suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss.
Hope this helps.
Best,Christopher Pannucci MD MSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington

Very hard to answer this question without some photos to base advice on. Generally speaking, a crescent lift is not a good idea, especially with placement of an implant at the same time. The implant is going to create tension on the closure of the nipple and to offload that tension there is going to be stretching of the nipple and that will occur on the side where the crescent excision was done, leading to an oblong result. Early on these tend to look OK, but over time they tend to result in uneven and unsightly scars. In most patients who need only minimal lifting, I would prefer a complete peri-areolar lift with a donut scar but even those have some downsides.
Hope this helps!
Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL

A crescent lift only lifts the breasts about quarter inch or maybe a half but certainly not an inch. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs. Many women do not like lifts because of the vertical scars associated with the traditional techniques. For that reason, an alternative was developed called The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. There is also a mini lift. Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

I don t care for the crescent lift. It tends to stretch out and distort the shape of the areola. So does the donut lift. The lollipop lift is probably the best option.

Dear sgirl4000,
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.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello @sgirl4000, thank you for your question. A personalized assessment of the process is necessary to have a surgical planthat takes into account a number of factors, including what you expect and what you may be able to accomplish. To determine the best course of action, a personalized consultation is necessary, in which all aspects are considered. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez, MD FACS.

Thank you for your question. The degree your nipples are downward in relation to your goals will help determine the lift that is best for you. You have to decided if the results your looking for are worth the scaring to you. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!

Dhaval Patel MD
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Chicago
South Barrington
Oakbrook
Orland Park

Hello there! Crescent lift usually raises your nipples for 1-2 cm so it is usually for very mild ptosis. I would like to help you more if you could provide pictures. I hope this help a bit :)

It is difficult to know without photographs but if I am lifting the breast more than 2 cm, I usually will require a Lollipop type mastopexy. This is because being too large of a periareolar or doughnut mastopexy can flatten the breast significantly. That being said a full and person consultation would be needed to really assess your needs

A crescent lift can help, but in a finite number of cases and it depends how far down your nipples are. If they’re 1 centimeter or so, you can lift them up.