Nipple Lift (Crescent Mastopexy) 

What is a Nipple Lift (“Crescent Lift”)?

Nipple Lift “Crescent Lift” – Can be used for patients with mild sagging, excess breast skin in the upper half of the breast, and a normal amount of skin in the lower half, a semi-circular incision is made on the upper portion of the areola, where a crescent shaped piece of skin is removed, and when the skin edges are sewn back together, the nipple and areola are raised slightly (1 to 2 inches). A nipple lift in combination with an implant can restore a youthful look to the breast with minimal scaring and can be performed on an outpatient basis.

If a reduction to the areola is desired, then a Benelli lift can be used in conjunction with a nipple lift or by itself.

How Long Does it Take?

A typical nipple lift can be performed in 1-3 hours, but of course, may vary from case to case.

What is the recovery like?

With a nipple lift the recovery period is usually quicker than that of a more traditional breast lift, but does require someone to take care of you within the first 24 hours and the use of pain medications for the first few days.  Once your off of the pain medications, you can resume to your normal activities after about a week.  For the first 3-4 weeks folowing surgery, avoid all strenuous and/or upper body workouts.