Breast Augmentation & Lift

Dr Paul Fortes performs breast augmentation, breast lift (mastopexy), and combined augmentation-mastopexy procedures at his Houston surgical centre using silicone gel, saline, and gummy bear form-stable implants. With sub-muscular and pre-pectoral implant placement options, and inframammary, periareolar, and transaxillary incision choices, each procedure is tailored to the patient's anatomy and goals. Surgeries run two to three hours under general anaesthesia with same-day discharge. All pricing is all-inclusive — surgeon fee, anaesthesia, and facility — with no hidden costs.

Breast surgery at Dr Paul Fortes MD Plastic Surgery Houston encompasses the full range of breast enhancement and reshaping procedures, performed by a double board-certified surgeon with over 10,000 operations completed since 1998. Breast augmentation increases breast volume and projection using prosthetic implants — silicone gel, saline, or gummy bear (form-stable) options are available. Dr Fortes places implants in either a sub-muscular position (beneath the pectoralis major muscle) or a pre-pectoral position (above the muscle), selecting the plane based on the patient's existing tissue coverage, body composition, and aesthetic preferences. Implants are available in round and anatomical (teardrop) shapes, a range of surface textures, and low-to-extra-high profiles to match individual anatomy. Incision options include the inframammary fold (most common, scar hidden in the breast crease), periareolar (around the nipple-areola complex), and transaxillary (through the armpit for a scar-free breast). Breast lift (mastopexy) corrects ptosis — the drooping of breast tissue and downward migration of the nipple-areola complex — that results from pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuation, or ageing. Dr Fortes repositions the nipple-areola complex to a more anatomically youthful location, removes excess skin, and reshapes the underlying breast tissue to restore projection and a rounded contour. Scar patterns include the periareolar (donut) technique for mild ptosis, the vertical (lollipop) technique for moderate drooping, and the inverted-T (anchor) technique for significant laxity. Combined augmentation-mastopexy addresses both volume deficiency and skin laxity in a single anaesthetic episode, and is among the more technically demanding breast procedures performed at the practice. Post-operative care includes a surgical bra, structured follow-up visits, and activity restrictions, with most patients returning to desk work in seven to ten days and full physical activity at six weeks. Transparent all-inclusive pricing covers surgeon fee, anaesthesia, and facility with no additional charges. Breast augmentation is published at $9,000, breast lift at $15,000, and combined augmentation with lift at $15,000, with financing available through PatientFi. Consultations available in English and Spanish.