Explain the Difference Between Mastopexy and a Benelli Lift Please?

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.

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.

 

Best Wishes,

 

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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.