Whats Wrong with a "Lack of Lift" I.e Benelli....isnt That a Natural Look?

According to several PS and reseach, IMF should be 3cm or less for a benelli. According to several PS a large implant will not give a lift it will fill you and the areola will rise maybe 1cm as a result of the large implant. So can I with 3.5/4cm IMF get a large implant without the lift and then later get a benelli lift? I hear a lot of bad about the benelli lift. why, because of the lack of lift or the complications to follow? what PS called ptosis I & 2 is actually normal to me. Thank you!

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Breast lift

From your question , it sound like the issue of lifting your breast is less important than increasing breast size. If this is the case, you can certainly have implants placed with no lift or only a periareolar lift done at the same time. I don't think implants give much, if any, lift to the breast. Also from the measurements you mention, it really does sound like you need a real lift, most likely a vertical lift. I think it would be helpful to go on a few... more

Lift after implants

It has been my experience that doing the implants first is a very good idea in patients who are candidates for a mini lift. Almost all of these patients that I have treated as such do not decide to have the lift afterward because they are quite happy with the augmentation results.

Benelli Mastopexy

Hello Blkbarbiedoll, Inappropriate use of the circumareolar/donut/Benelli lift does NOT yield a natural look. If it did, it would not be the number one named surgery in malpractice lawsuits involving cosmetic surgery of the breasts. Results that occur after said usage include thickened scars, flattened breast mound, persistantly low riding nipple areolar complexes, pleating of the skin around the areola, misshapened areola, and enlarged areola. Breast... more

Benelli Lift

There is nothing wrong with doing the augmentation first and later getting a lift if you need one. When you speak with surgeons regarding a Benelli lift you will get quite a varied response. I have used the lift with good success and high patient satisfaction for many years but it has to be done on the right patient. Not everyone is a candidate for it. Be sure your surgeon is very familiar with the Benelli procedure and ask to see photos of his patients. I see many patients each... more

Benelli is bad

In my opinion. It flattens the projection of the nipple and the scars invariably stretch out with time. I do not understand some of the measurements you list but if you have 1/2 ptosis, it means your 2 ptosis side will be droopier without a lift. Implant position does influence your nipple position but you do not want to have excessively low breasts just so your nipples are better positioned. Your doctor should help guide you through the decision process and provide... more

Curtis Wong, MD

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Redding Plastic Surgeon

Benelli lift with implants

Hi- I have moved away from benelli lifts quite a bit over the last several years. I find that it does not effectively lift the entire breast (maybe just the areola by 1-2 cm) and it is common to see a stretched out areola from the tension that is inevitable around the entire incision. Patients are often unhappy with the results and end up going for a vertical lift later. You gave your IMF measurements but what is your sternal notch to nipple distance? This is sometimes more... more

Breast lift using a circumareola approach

Circumareola approach can be used to excise skin around your nipples, elevate your breast tissue and allow access to place the implants. Implants are placed retro-pectoral, high on the chest wall and the breast tissue is aligned at the same level as the center of the implant and the nipples also aligned with that. There is a new procedure called Augmentation with Ultimate Lift which will satisfy the requirements without any vertical scars. I NEVER use vertical scars on... more

Breast lift

Without an exam it is difficult to suggest what would be best for you. I suggest you go for a consultation to be evaluated. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Best Type of Breast Lift?

Thank you for the question. What operation will best serve your needs will depend greatly on your physical examination and your goals. Despite your good description of your physical examination nothing will replace in-person consultation. Online consultation cannot be precise and may be confusing to you. I would suggest in-person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the results you're looking for... more