Restoring the breast to aesthetic ideals requires repositioning the nipple areolar complex back to a more youthful and perky position.

The most effective and ideal way to do this is by performing a Benelli Mastopexy.  This is a circumareolar incision pattern that recreates the oval form of the areola, and can be used to move nipple to a different location.  The nipple is NOT detached from the breast, so there is very little chance of losing sensation.  In fact, MANY patients report increased sensitivity following this procedure.  I believe that the mechnaism is that the nerves have been primed, and psychologically the patients are now more attentive to the area having had the operation.