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Benelli Breast Lift (a.k.a. Donut Lift)

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The Sunset Difference: Benelli Breast Lift

Women whose breasts have developed looseness, mild to moderate sagging, or a deflated appearance after weight loss or pregnancy may want to consider Benelli breast lifts. This technique does not raise the breasts in the traditional sense, but it does give them a fuller and perkier appearance. Implants are used to “re-inflate” the breasts, and the Benelli method cinches up the loose skin to lift the nipples to a higher position.

Dr. Yamini and Dr. Svehlak are very experienced in this technique. A well-experienced and highly skilled surgeon is often able to blend the incision nicely around the borders of the areolas so that, once healed, the marks are difficult to detect. Benelli lifts are often done in conjunction with breast implants to add fullness while also correcting the sagging.

Benelli Breast Lift BEFORE & AFTERS

before
Woman's breasts, before Breast Lift: Benelli treatment, front view, patient 8
After 3 Weeks
Woman's breasts, after Breast Lift: Benelli treatment, front view, patient 8

These photos show how Dr. Yamini, a Beverly Hills based plastic surgeon was able to use a Benelli Breast Lift and augmentation with silicone implants (390cc). Dr. Yamini used a circumareolar technique used to limit the scar to only around the areola. At 3 weeks post-operation, the incisions will become less noticeable as the healing process continues.

Procedure : Benelli Breast Lift + Silicone Implants

Surgeon : Dr. Yamini

before
Woman's breasts, before benelli breast lifts treatment, front view, patient 2
After 2 Months
Woman's breasts, after benelli breast lifts treatment, front view, patient 2

This is a 44 y.o. mother of two who previously had fuller sized breasts before pregnancy. She consulted with Dr. Svehlak to help lift and give more fullness to her breasts.

Dr. Svehlak performed a Benelli breast lift (Donut Mastopexy) with placement of silicone implants below the muscle.  The implants were Allergan Style 20 325cc each.  She was very happy with the improved fullness and shape of her breasts.

She also had a lower abdominal scar revised.

Procedure : Benelli Breast Lift + Liposuction

Surgeon : Dr. Svehlak

before
Woman's breasts, before benelli breast lifts treatment, front view, patient 3
After 10 Days
Woman's breasts, after benelli breast lifts treatment, front view, patient 3

This patient wanted larger breasts, so she consulted with Dr. Yamini, a Los Angeles based plastic surgeon. Dr. Yamini encouraged her to consider the Benelli breast lift and augmentation.  Dr. Yamini  gave this patient a dual plane silicone breast augmentation with 330cc implants and Benelli breast lift with the incision only around the nipple. These photos show before and 10 days after post-op. Incisions well blend further as they heal.

Procedure : Benelli Breast Lift & Dual Plane Silicone Breast Augmentation

Surgeon : Dr. Yamini

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ADVANTAGES TO THE BENELLI LIFT

A Benelli lift is also a good choice for those with enlarged, widened, or uneven areolas. Instead of an anchor-shaped scar below each breast, as with a traditional breast lift, the incision on a Benelli lift is made only around the areolas. Sometimes, this lift is also called a “donut” lift, because excess skin is removed in a doughnut shape all the way around the areolas.

After a lift surgery, it is usually possible to return to work within a week or so, depending on your job. In many cases, our Los Angeles-area patients resume most of their normal activities, including some form of mild exercise, after several weeks.

Disadvantages to the Benelli Lift

  • More difficult than a traditional lift, this procedure requires a high level of skill and an experienced surgeon, so it is recommended that it only be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon with plenty of specific experience in this procedure (both Dr. Svelak and Dr. Yamini are double board-certified plastic surgeons).
  • This lift cannot be used for extremely saggy breasts. If there is too much extra skin, a traditional incision will usually be recommended.

Typical Recovery Time After a Benelli Lift

After a lift surgery, it is usually possible to return to work within a week or so, depending on your job. In many cases, our Los Angeles-area patients resume most of their normal activities, including some form of mild exercise, after several weeks.

Other Breast Surgery Options

Dr. Steve Svehlak and Dr. Dan Yamini work closely with each patient, starting with a consultation, to ensure she is getting the ideal procedure based on her aesthetic goals. In some cases, a patient may be an ideal candidate for the Benelli lift, or a more traditional lift may be called for. Similarly, the ultimate desired look may be best achieved with a breast reduction, or surgery to correct breast asymmetry. Some procedures can be performed as a standalone cosmetic solution, while others can be combined for an overall rejuvenating effect.

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