Crescent breast lift for nipple asymmetry? (Photo)

Dear iiixixcvii,

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

The crescent lift tends to elongate the areola over time. However, the peri-areolar lift should work well and keep your areola circular.

I perform crescent lifts fairly frequently and believe it is a good technique to lift a nipple 1.5 and sometimes 2 cm to create symmetry with the level of the opposite nipple. The tradeoff is a scar around the upper half of the nipple.

However I agree with a previous post that the main culprit is the left implant has bottomed out and correcting that with a left inferior capsulorrhaphy will pull the nipple down some.

An in person exam with measurements would help determine whether the capsulorrhaphy alone will suffice, or whether a crescent mastopexy should be added. Measurements would also determine whether excising some skin from the lower pole is also needed.