Benelli vs. Donut Lift and Areola Reduction?

The periareolar ("donut" or Benelli) technique is suitable for the treatment of mild to moderate ptosis (classified as grade I or II). It is also the least invasive form of breast lift. You may find that you won't be able to achieve the results you want with this technique. Generally, the cost is about the same as other breast lift types, although you will have to ask your specific surgeon if this is the case for them.

Hi,

Great question! My colleagues are correct. The differences are minimal, but essentially the same. The Benelli lift does not and cannot permanently lift low lying breast tissue. It only provides minimal lift by pulling the nipple/areola up. Hopefully, you would be a candidate for this procedure. If, however, you have a significant amount of ptosis (sagginess) the Benelli will not give you an adequate lift. There is another option if you do not desire implants or do not want visible scars. The Ultimate Breast Lift is a new technique which designs and constructs an internal cone using your own tissue to imulate an implant. It also constructs straps made from the excess skin to permanently attach the newly formed cone on to your chest muscles. This 'internal bra' provides the lift and upper pole fullness most women are looking for after loosing weight, pregnancies, and breast feeding. It's worth looking into. Best wishes,

Dr. Horndeski

Thank you for the question.

The Benelli breast lift involves an incisions around the areola (that allow for skin excision more so above the areola then below the areola);  the difference in the amount of skin excised above and below the areola  is what allows for the breast lifting to occur.  Keep in mind, that  this operation is indicated only for patients who require relatively minor upward movement of the nipple/areola complexes.

Areola reduction on the other hand,  involves incisions around the areola  removing skin equally above and below the areola;  this operation serves to decrease the size of the areola and not necessarily lift the breasts.

I would suggest in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons;  appropriate patient selection is key to the success of any plastic surgical procedure.