Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Breast lift (mastopexy) at Texas Surgical Arts Houston to restore youthful breast position and shape following pregnancy, weight loss, or natural ageing. Performed by Dr. Ricardo M. Bonnor. Technique options include periareolar, vertical (lollipop), and anchor (T-scar) approaches, matched to the degree of ptosis. An internal bra lift technique is also offered for enhanced support. Priced $8,500–$14,000 in the Houston market. Consultation required.

Breast lift surgery (mastopexy) at Texas Surgical Arts in Houston addresses breast ptosis — the descent of breast tissue and the nipple-areola complex below the ideal position on the chest wall that commonly follows pregnancy and breastfeeding, significant weight loss, or the cumulative effects of ageing and gravity. Dr. Ricardo M. Bonnor selects the mastopexy technique based on the grade of ptosis (the relationship of the nipple to the inframammary fold and breast lower pole) and the amount of excess skin present. For mild ptosis, a periareolar (circumareolar) or crescent mastopexy removes a crescent of skin above the areola, elevating the nipple modestly with scarring confined to the areolar border where it fades well due to the colour transition zone. For moderate ptosis, a vertical (lollipop) mastopexy adds a vertical component from the areolar border to the inframammary fold, enabling greater nipple elevation and reshaping of the breast lower pole. For advanced ptosis or significantly enlarged skin envelopes — commonly seen following bariatric weight loss or repeated pregnancies — the inverted-T or anchor mastopexy combines the periareolar and vertical components with a horizontal incision along the IMF, providing the most comprehensive skin resection and breast reshaping capability. Texas Surgical Arts also offers an internal bra lift technique, in which sutures or biological mesh material are anchored to the chest wall or fascia and then attached to the breast parenchyma internally, creating a structural scaffold that supplements the skin-based reshaping and helps resist recurrent ptosis over time — particularly valuable in patients with heavier breast tissue where skin-only support is prone to early recurrence. Mastopexy is frequently combined with implants when the patient also wishes to restore volume that was lost alongside the ptotic descent. Houston-area pricing ranges from approximately $8,500 to $14,000 depending on technique and complexity.