Deciding between Benelli lift or the lollipop lift? Which would be best to achieve a full breast shape and projection? (Photo)

Because the Benelli removes skin from the center of the breast, this causes flattening and in my opinion, it decreases projection of the breast.  Generally the skin excess is in the lower half of the breast and this is why in your case I believe a lollipop lift (vertical mastopexy) is needed.  You should have a good result, but skin removal will be necessary to give you the best result possible.Best of luck with your surgery!

Thank you for your question.My preferred approach is with a circumvertical mastopexy with a superior pedicle technique ("lollipop" lift) because it provides excellent upper pole fullness and breast projection.  The Benelli lift does come with less scars but you lose the increase in projection and upper pole fullness that you can achieve with the other technique.  In addition, the vertical scar in the "lollipop" lift fades very well with time.I hope this helps.  Good luck with your decision!William J. Vinyard, MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPalm Beach, Florida