Breast Lift Vs. Benelli Lift Plus Implant

I want: Smaller, higher areola Fuller upper breast Rounder shape Tighter skin Don't want: Anchor scar (circle around nipple is fine) Is this possible with a benelli (or some other) lift + an implant in my case? Anything but the regular lift.

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9 Doctor Answers | Asked by alinaa in Philadelphia, PA

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Breast Lifting Technique?

Thank you for the question and pictures. It would be best to give you advice after direct examination, but based on the photos I think you will too well with a vertical mastopexy/augmentation procedure. Unfortunately, there is too much breast ptosis for a circumareolar procedure only. Keep in mind, that most patients except the scars associated with breast augmentation/breast lifting surgery as long as they are happy with the improvement in contour, size, and... more

Benelli lift vs vertical lift

Hard to say from just the photos you posted, however, I do a lot of lifts of the areola during breast augmentation with great success in the proper candidate. Hard to say without a formal exam and more/better photos.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift vs. Benelli lift plus implant

Thanks for the photo! In my opinion you need an implant + either L-shaped or full lift. SORRY, but that is my opinion from the photo. Please seek 3 opinions in person. Also get a mammogram. From MIAMI Dr. B

Vertical breast lift with lollipop scars is most effective.

Hi. You look like an ideal candidate for a vertical breast lift (Lejour technique, lollipop scars). This operation lifts the breasts from the inside without relying on pulling the skin, which stretches. You get smaller areolas, much higher nipples, and good long term shape. Women accept these scars just fine because they love their new perky breasts. You have too much sagging for a Benelli circular lift, with or without scars. Nobody needs the anchor scars... more

A breast lift can be done with an incision around the nipple only

You need a lift to move your nipples up to a more aesthetic position. If you are satisfied witht he size of your breasts, an implant is not necessary. Implants will make your breasts larger. A Benelli lift does involve an incision around the areola. This procedure did not give a lasting result because only skin was removed and skin stretched out again quickly with recurrance of breast drooping. However, it is possible to reshape and reposition the breast tissue itself so that the... more

A Benelli lift isn't appropriate for you

Unfortunately, you have too much skin laxity to get a decent result from a periareolar or Benelli lift even with a huge implant to take up the skin. All you will get is a breast that is flat in the front with a baggy lower pole. Sometimes, based on your anatomy, you just can't have what you want and in order to have a nice shape, reduced areolas, and some upper pole fullness, you need a full lift and an implant.

Breast lift with or without implants - long term results

It is important to think long-term when considering a breast lift, since none of the techniques currently used has proven to maintain fullness in the upper part of the breast without implants. I am not optimisitc based on the photo however that a Benelli will do it for you even with implants; the vertical pattern seems more likely to give you the best shape. There are always trade-offs, and trying to do to much with a Benelli will produce a flat breast.

Breast lifts with small incisions

What you are describing is a common question-- how to get the best look for the breasts with the smallest or least amount of incisions. The Benelli lift (breast lift technique with only an incision around the areola) usually works best in patients who need very little lift and probably will work better in your case with an implant. I think the first question I would ask you is if you're happy with the size of your breasts-- if you are, then I would recommend a traditional... more

Treatment for sagging breasts

In analysing breast, I look at shape, size, nipple-areola size and position, symmetry, distribution of volume among other things. Your breasts eems to have elements of all of these factors. A Benelli type lift effects the nippple position and areolar size, but not the shape or volume distribution of the breast tissue. I suspect a vertical lift would be a reasonable apporach although depending on the distribution of volume (i.e. superior fullness), some patient might need a small... more