Explain the Difference Between Mastopexy and a Benelli Lift Please?

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I was told I was going to get a maxtopasy but the incision would be like a donut now are the incisions for a Benelli lift the same?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

A mastopexy is a term that describes a group of operations. The Benelli or periareolar doughnut mastopexy is one variety. There are limited indications for it.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The Benelli lift uses a circumareola incision to elevate the areola on the breast mound.  This technique does not elevate the breast on the chest wall.  Other mastopexy techniques elevate the breast mound but require ugly vertical scars.  The alternate technique I prefer is called The Mini Ultimate Breast Lift.  Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Aligning the areola and breast tissue over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes anterior projection without the need of an implant.  This technique avoids the ugly vertical scars of the lollipop or boat anchor shaped incisions.

	 

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	Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

The Benelli lift is a doughnut lift with scars that go all the way around the areola.  It is okay in some small lifts, but in many cases it does not provide enough lift and can cause the areola to stretch out over time.  For these reasons I favor the vertical lollipop lift instead.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

One type of breast lift or mastopexy is a donut lift also called circumareolar lift also called Benelli lift.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast lift procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.

	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

You have a number of options which will depend on your current anatomy.  Breast lift plastic surgery can improve the profile of sagging breasts, making breasts look more youthful and perky.Breast lift surgery is done to improve the profile of sagging breasts, changing their position on the body to appear more youthful.  I've posted a video for my preferred breast lift technique for you.  Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.

	Dr. Basu

	Houston, TX

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