Benelli vs. Donut Lift and Areola Reduction?

The incisions used for a Benelli or Donut lift are the same incisions that are used for an areolar reduction. This incision is called circumareolar.

The #BenelliLift, developed by French surgeon Dr. Benellil,is also known as the "DonutLift"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 #mastopexy or #BreastLift enables the Plastic Surgeon to create nipple and areolae of a desired size and at the correct height. Costs will depend on several factors such as the geographic location, the skill and experience of the surgeon, and operating room and anesthesia fees. Approximate costs can be found on the Real Self website, Surgery.org, or PlasticSurgery.org

A Benelli Lift entails wider undermining and underlying positioning of breast tissue with or without areolar diameter reduction. An areolar reduction usually requires removal of excess areola, minimal undermining and skin closure. You may want to consider a more natural way to augment your breasts with fat transfer. (see below link)

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