Pros and cons of Benelli Lift?

I am considering a peri-areolar breast lift w/ breast implants and have read various pros (less invasive, less visible scarring) and cons (scar stretching, breast/areola flattening). I'm a small B/large A (different sizes), with mild grade 2 ptosis, hoping to get to a full C. I've seen 3 surgeons so far, 2 that recommended Benelli Lift, and 1 that suggested the regular anchor as he never seen a periareolar lift without the above mentioned cons. Also, I have not had children yet but plan to within the next 8 years. What sort of effect will that have? Thanks!

4 answers to “Pros and cons of Benelli Lift?”

A: Proper use of the periareolar mastopexy

Richard P. Rand, MD

 I have many pictures of the periareolar mastopexy on my web site for you to review.  In patients whose nipples have drifted down to just above the lowest point of the inframammary crease or when the nipple is exactly at the crease level, it is possible to get a good result with a periareolar... more

A: Before and after photos help to see the difference between breast lift procedures

Michael Horn, MD

The better lift for you depends on how much lifting is needed. The benneli lift (around the nipple) usually works best for small amounts of lift. If you need more lifting, a lift with incision around the nipple and vertically to the bottom of the breast works. If you need the greatest amount of lifting, the... more

A: It is a less powerful lift

Michael C. Edwards, MD

    Any time you operate around the areola there is a chance your ability to breast feed in the future can be diminished as well as a chance of decreased sensation. Both techniques suggested to you will have scars aound the areola but the addition of the vertical component of the lift will give you a... more

A: Peri-Areolar Lift is less invasive, but lifts less

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, Breast lift surgery before children can alter the ability to breast feed. If breast feeding is important to you, you might want to wait or have a less invasive lift to try to alter this as little as possible. I would add to your Cons that these less invasive lifts lift the breast less. Much of my... more

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