When people hear the words “Breast Lift,” they often become apprehensive of the idea of it because of various reasons. One of the turn offs is the size and placement of the scars that result after the procedure. The crescent lift doesn’t have a very good reputation and many experienced plastic surgeons will avoid using it, even if it is still frequently performed nowadays. There are multiple reasons why I tend to avoid recommending the crescent lift.


This technique features a crescent shaped incision above the areola. The skin tissue in this area is then removed to allow the rise of the areolas to the higher rim of the crescent incision.

What makes this still a popular option of breast lift is that it causes the least amount of scarring compared to the other types of lifts. The position of the incision at the edge between the breast skin and the darker areola adds to the concealing effect on the scar.