If the sagging is not severe, a “nipple lift” can be performed. The excess skin is removed after making an incision around the outside of the areola (the pigmented skin around the nipple). The resulting scar is confined to the area where the pigmented skin meets the normal skin at the edge of the areola.

In cases of more severe sagging, a procedure similar to breast reduction may be performed by removing skin only – not breast tissue – to result in a more youthful shape. Breast lifting is an excellent alternative to breast implants for many patients.