How Much Skin/tissue Can Be Removed with a Benelli/donut Lift?

The general rule for donut lift is you can remove twice the diameter of the desire areola size.  The average size areola is 4.2 centimeters, so you could take approximately 8.4 centimeters in diameter and close the wound with the minimal amount of rippling.  

 

Best Wishes,

 

Gary Horndeski, M.D.       

 

 

Benelli/donut lift can be used on patients who need a small lift - less than one inch.  If you have a lot of skin excess or need a larger lift, circumvertical (lollipop) or full-lift will give you a better result.

A donut mastopexy or Benelli lift in my opinion is really best for patients that want an implant for more volume and where the nipple does not have to move up too much.  

The Benelli Breast Lift has limited indications.   In the right candidate, it can offer fantastic results.    

I also find that the closure is of paramount importance with a Benelli/Circumareolar Breast Lift to prevent the areola from widening.   I always use a permanent gortex suture to prevent and minimize this areola widening.  Most patients can safely get 2 cm of nipple lift with a Benelli, anything more would benefit from a lollipop incision.

I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.

Dr. Gill

When properly performing a Benelli lift the outer circle diameter should be no greater than 8 cm.   This type of breast lift has the highest level of patient dissatisfaction because it gets pushed further than it was designed.  I would agree that a vertical lift is a much better choice but an examination would be needed to give you a definitive answer.