Doughnut Mastopexy Breast Lift in Darien

About Doughnut Mastopexy

Doughnut mastopexy, also known as periareolar mastopexy, is performed using incisions that encircle the areolae. Compared to other types of breast lift surgery, which include standard and laser breast lift, doughnut mastopexy involves the smallest and fewest number of incisions.

During surgery, Fairfield plastic surgeon Dr. Passaretti will carefully create an incision where the colored part of the areola meets with the skin that surrounds it. Next, he will make a secondary circular incision that surrounds the first, creating a circular opening around the areola. Through this opening, Dr. Passaretti can lift the underlying tissues of the breast, pulling them taut and excising excess fat and skin. Lastly, he will join the tissue on either side of the incision, which tightens the skin of the breast and creates a perkier shape.

Because this type of breast lift does not provide Dr. Passaretti full access to the lower part of the breast (like a standard breast lift), this technique can provide only a moderate amount of lift. Although this level of lifting can create a dramatic difference for patients with small breasts, the results may be unsatisfactory for patients with larger breasts.