Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

The Peri-areolar(Benelli) Lift

The Peri-areolar(Benelli) Lift: This breast lift is commonly performed for women who need a small breast lift with only minor repositioning of the areola and tightening of the skin. It is also commonly performed when a woman is undergoing a breast augmentation in addition to the breast lift. The benefit of this technique is that the nipple position and breast shape are both improved. In this procedure, the surgeon creates an incision around the areola, allowing for reduction in the size of the areola to 1.5 inches diameter.

The outer layer of excess skin is removed and the areola is positioned properly. The areola is not completely removed, but reattached once the excess skin is removed. Sutures are placed to close the incision precisely and securely. The skin around the areola will appear puckered for a few weeks after surgery, but once the surgery is healed, the breast softens and the skin flattens.

The Vertical Breast Lift

The Vertical Breast Lift: This breast lift utilizes an incision that goes around the nipple and then downward to the breast crease (where the breast meets the torso). This incision is sometimes called the lollipop lift because the incision is created in the shape of a lollipop. This approach allows for expert repositioning of the nipple and remodeling of the breast tissue into a youthful and pleasing shape. The surgeon removes excess skin and the deep layer of breast tissue is sutured together to reshape the breast.

The areola is positioned in a more pleasing way and the incision is closed. This technique typically does not result in any puckering around the areola, but it initially leaves the breasts high and perky. Within a few weeks of healing, the breasts soften and assume a natural and pleasing appearance.

The Inverted T Breast Lift

The Inverted T Breast Lift: This breast lift technique utilizes an inverted T shaped incision, running down the middle of the breast and along the base. Combining these two incisions allows the surgeon to remove the maximum amount of skin and allows for the greatest breast reshaping. The surgeon will remove excess skin and tighten existing, in addition to suturing the deep layer of breast tissue for reshaping.

The areola is positioned into a higher and more pleasing position and the incisions are closed. This technique typically does not result in any skin puckering but does leave the breasts high and perky initially.  In the few weeks of recovery, the breasts settle into a natural and pleasing position.