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Can I Get a Benelli Breast Lift Done Twice?

asked 2 years ago by Emmalina in New York
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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16 answers to Can I Get a Benelli Breast Lift Done Twice?

Benelli Lift can be performed twice with caution

A Benelli mastopexy, otherwise known as periareolar or donut mastopexy is performed to elevate the nipple-areolar complex back to a more aesthetically pleasing level. Caution should be undertaken not to elevate the nipple to far. Ideal candidates are patients who require nipple elevation no more than 2 centimeters. In the poorly chosen patient, the end result can be wide and undesirable scars, streched out nipples and areolas, and potentially, a flattened out breast. One of the most... more

Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Benelli Lift the second time

The answer is yes, but the question is, should it be done? To give you a more focused answer I would need to know: height, weight, age, bra size, date of prior surgery, child bearing and nursing history. Good photos showing scars would also help.

Barry H. Dolich, MD
Bronx Plastic Surgeon

Repeating a breast lift

You didn't send in a photo which would have helped but basically it is possible to re-do a periareolar lift. Depending on your anatomy though, if you have become more lax over time you might need a full lift now to get the best result.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Benelli Lift Twice?

Yes, this type of lift can be done twice. Of course, the amount of lifting achieved is relatively small; please make sure your good candidate for the procedure and do not need a more powerful breast lift. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

A Benelli (Donut/Periareolar) Breast Lift CAN be Repeated

A Benelli (or a Donut / Periareolar) breast lift CAN be done again IF the suture holding the lift snapped and if the distance the nipple complex needs to be elevated is not too much. These 2 "IF's" are important as this lift is rather limited in its abilities. If it is used instead of and to avoid a vertical scar Lift the results are flattened breasts, stretched out, sunburst areola and a very unattractive look. To read everything you need to know about BREAST LIFT / MASTOPEXY,... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Benelli breast lift can be repeated.

Hi. 1) I wonder why you need it done again. That's unusual. But a Benelli breast lift can certainly be done again. 2) If you have too much sagging, the Benelli does have limitations, and trying to get more lift with it will create a deformity. You may need a lollipop breast lift. It produces great shape and women accept the scar very well.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Benelli or Circumareolar Breast Lift

The Benelli breast lift, also know as a donut, periareolar or concentric is performed by removing the breast skin around the areola. Then using a permanent stitch this outer longer diameter is sutured to the areolar, shorter diameter. It's a great lift when skin volume needs to be removed with or without elevation of the nipple. The down sides to this surgery are first it will takes months to "settle." Because there is such a difference in the two diameters there tends to be a... more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

www.hessplasticsurgery.com

Benelli Lift

If your breast sags due to time (many years), pregnancy, or significant weight changes, then a lift can be performed after each change. Some patients, however, have naturally poor quality skin and the skin will sag regardless of the above. If this is the case with your breast, then recurrence is more likely than the average patient. see video

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

Benelli Breast Lift can be done twice

Yes, you could technically get this lift performed twice if necessary. I would recommend waiting at least a year between the surgeries to allow your tissues to recover. Good luck.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Revision Benelli Lift

Yes, Benelli or circumareolar lfts (mastopexy) can be repeated and is most oftenly performed to correct a broken circumareaolar stitch and treat an enlarged areola. Use of a permanent suture may reduce this tendency

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Benelli Lift

A Benelli breast lift can be performed a second time if the breast has sagged a bit. In fact, the scar may even be better if it is just a small skin revision as well.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Yes, you can get Benelli Lift done twice

Even-though you can have it done repeatedly, if your breasts continue to sag, perhaps you should be re-evaluated and you might do better with a different technique.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Double Benelli Breast Lift depends

The Benelli or periareolar breast lift has the advantage of leaving a scar only around the areola, but there are significant limitations as well. If you try to do too big of a lift with it, the skin gathers too much resulting in pleats radiating away from the areola. These typically smooth out with time, and so it may be possible to repeat the procedure and avoid the additional scar. However, each time it is done it tends to flatten the breast , so it isn't such a simple decision. You would... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Repeating a breast lift may require a fresh approach

The Benelli breast lift is a type of 'around the nipple' lift and reduction also called a round block mastopexy. The problems of periareolar lift, sometimes called a dough-nut mastopexy, is the pull on the nipple which maintains the breast shape. Over time the pull can cause the nipple to spread and enlarge, and the droop to reappear. The Benelli procedure attempts to reduce the tension by adding a suture pattern with reduction to hold the breast shape. Benelli, in his publication, cautioned... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Multiple Benelli lifts are okay

One of the problems with breast lifts is the quality of the skin. Since your skin required a lift once it is common to need another lift in future years. Almost all lifts can be repeated. Beware that some surgeons do these techniques a little differently from each other and the next surgeon needs to know what was done to make it is safe as possible. Good luck, Dr. Peterson

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Benelli Breast Lift can be done twice

Easy answer is YES, but without more information and a photo, none of our answers really means anything. Go see 3 boarded plastic surgeons in your area. Regards.