What is a Doughnut Mastopexy?

There are various incision options for breast lifting (mastopexy) surgery. The "donut" incision is used to achieve a limited lift. The incision is made around the areola which makes it possible to also reduce the size of the areola as well if you choose. However, depending on where you are starting off initially will determine whether you would have a significant enough lift with just the donut incision, or you may require a "lollipop" or "anchor" incision.

Finding pictures of what look you would like woud help. The nipple areola complex will be raised to provide a lift. Due to the obvious pigment change between the areola and the breast, the scar fades and blends in very nicely. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for the procedure. For more information regarding breast lift surgery, please check out and compare before and after photos of patients.

The #BenelliLift, developed by French surgeon Dr. Benellil, better known as the "Donut Lift"to most surgeons, is performed by removing a #donut-shaped piece of the areola and the surrounding skin. Followed by applying a #Pursestring, or, a double purse-string suture, to tighten the skin. Initally, a #Benelli was developed to access a majority of the breast through the incision. The breast is then shaped and lifted with sutures. This is a very complex procedure which is not often performed. However, the term is widely used to refer to breast lifts involving an incision around the #areola.

A doughnut mastopexy is
indicated for mild cases of breast sag and therefore has limited
application.The procedure is often
referred to as a periareolar mastopexy or Benelli breast lift.In cases of mild breast sag, the excess skin and sag can
be treated with a doughnut mastopexy.This procedure removes and tightens the excess skin around the
areolar.This leaves a scar at the
junction between the areola and surrounding tissue.This procedure can be done in combination
with breast augmentation when patient’s want larger breasts as well.The success of the doughnut mastopexy is dependent upon
appropriate patient selection.When sag
is minimal, the procedure is less invasive and wounds heal nicely with minimal
scarring.Unfortunately, the procedure
is often utilized when moderate amounts of breast sag are present.This results in tension on the wound closure
which can cause spread of scars and flattening of the areola complex.With appropriate patient selection, the results of
doughnut mastopexy can be excellent and are associated with high levels of
patient satisfaction.In select cases,
the doughnut mastopexy may be the treatment of choice for breast ptosis.