Pros and Cons of Benelli Lift?

The Benelli breast lift is
indicated for mild cases of breast sag and therefore has limited application.
The procedure is often referred to as a periareolar mastopexy or a donut
mastopexy.

 

         In cases of mild
breast sag, the excess skin and sag can be treated with a Benelli mastopexy.
This procedure removes and tightens the excess skin around the areola. This
leaves a scar at the junction between the areola and surrounding tissue. This
procedure can be done in combination with breast augmentation when patients
want larger breasts as well.

 

         The success of the
Benelli lift is dependent upon appropriate patient selection. When sag is
minimal, the procedure is less invasive and wounds heal nicely with minimal
scarring. Unfortunately, the procedure is often utilized when moderate amounts
of breast sag are present. This results in tension on the wound closure which
can cause spread of scars and flattening of the areola complex.

 

         Without pictures or
a physical exam, it’s hard to know what option is best for you. Under the right
circumstances, the Benelli lift is associated with excellent results, but this
is dependent upon appropriate patient selection. It’s important to thoroughly
discuss this procedure with your surgeon before proceeding so you’re
comfortable with your decision. 

The better lift for you depends on how much lifting is needed. The benneli lift (around the nipple) usually works best for small amounts of lift. If you need more lifting, a lift with incision around the nipple and vertically to the bottom of the breast works. If you need the greatest amount of lifting, the anchor shaped incision (around the nipple, vertically to the bottom of the breast, and in the crease underneath) works. I find that patients are much happier having a breast that is properly shaped even if it takes more incision.
It will help you to look at before and after photos of women who have the same amount of breast sagging as you do, see which operation they had, and what it looks like. Then you can decide which works best for you.