Can a donut lift be safely done under local anesthesia? If so what would be a ball park price for such a procedure?

Hello and thank you for your question. The simple answer is yes....it is possible to do a donut lift under local anesthesia. As stated by my colleagues below, a donut lift is right for only very few patients. Also, not all donut lifts are the same. Therefore, some can easily be done under local but some may be better done under anesthesia for patient comfort. I do all my surgeries under IV sedation which is much safer than general anesthesia and the patients remain extremely comfortable throughout the entire procedure. Please make sure you are being evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon who truly understands how to perform a "donut" lift and that you have seen many of their before and after photos that are at least 1 year out from surgery! I have attached before and after photos of a patient who had a "donut" lift and augmentation by another plastic surgeon that I had to correct. Her areolas spread VERY wide which is something that can happen with these types of lifts. Ankur Mehta MD
Board Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery
Instagram: @ankurmehtamd

Dear Polite5245,
My preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity. There is a chance that perareolar lift can be done under local anesthesia for well select patients. 
If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery