Periareolar – Also dubbed a Benelli or doughnut lift, the periareolar lift is achieved through a minimal circular incision hidden in the shaded pigmentation of the nipple area. This is an excellent solution for women with mild breast ptosis (sagging) and for whom a lower nipple placement is compromising the appearance of the breast. Most often it is performed in conjunction with breast augmentation.
Lollipop – Here the doctor creates an incision encircling the areola and running down the breast vertically, allowing greater access to the breast tissue for reshaping. A lollipop lift can help improve the breast contour in those with moderate breast ptosis and downward facing nipples.
Anchor – During this type of breast lift, the doctor creates an incision shaped like an upside-down "T", or anchor, running from the areola down to the inframammary fold and then horizontally across the breast crease. Anchor lifts are ideal for patients with severe breast overhang, giving the surgeon full reign to excise fatty tissue and reposition the nipples. Anchor lifts are therefore often performed in tandem with breast reduction procedures.