Am I a good candidate for crescent or doughnut breast augmentation?

Hi:Based on your photo, I think it would be unlikely that you would get enough lift from a donut (Benelli) lift or from a crescent lift.  The donut lift can really only lift the nipple-areolar area about 1 to 1.5 inches, at best. 

You are a poor candidate for a crescent or donut lift.  The technique I recommend is 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 and the ability to breast feed are maintained.  At the same time or later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.  Implants are not lifetime devices and half are removed by 9.5 years.
Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
 

Based on your photos- I do not believe you are a candidate neither for a crescent nor donut lift. It will require a full mastopexy to reshape and elevate your breasts, make them perky, as well as possible smaller implants. This is a big operation that should be performed under General Anesthesia. Trying to cut costs when it comes to a big surgery like this - is not a good idea. 

Thanks for your inquiry and excellent pictures, I do not think you are a good candidate for donut mastopexy, please seek the opinion of a board certified surgeon.

Dear reneawonderful,
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