6 Breast Implant Doctors in Gurgaon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breast Implant surgery?

Breast Implant surgery is a medical surgery used to reshape and resize the breast which can help in restoring or enhancing the look of the original breast in the patients who had undergone a mastectomy or for enhancing cosmetically to improve the appearance of the body.

What are the uses of Breast Implant Surgery?

Following are the uses of Breast Implant surgery:

1. Increases the volume and adds the desired curves to the breast which appear natural.
2. Correcting asymmetrical breasts for fuller and firmer breasts.
3. Reconstruction of breasts to its original shape and size after having a mastectomy.

In what conditions Breast Implant Surgery is indicated?

Indications of Breast implants are the following:

1. Reconstruction of the breast after removal of the partial or whole breast.
2. Enlargement of breast size for cosmetic purposes.
3. Correcting the shape and size of the breast for individuals with congenital defects like aplasia [failure of an organ to develop], asymmetry [left and right organs with different shape and size], hypo-mastia [underdevelopment of breast tissue], hypoplasia, etc.
4. Old or ruptured implants.

How a patient should prepare for Breast Implant Surgery?

1. Should discuss all the risks, complications, and benefits of the procedure with the doctor.
2. Inform the doctor about the past and present medications and medical history.
3. The patient should undergo a few lab tests suggested by the doctor.
4. The doctor may evaluate and check the patient health condition.
5. Before undergoing this surgery/procedure, the patient should sign a consent form.
6. Quit smoking until you have completely recovered as smoking will delay recovery.
7. Discuss all the benefits, complications and risks involved in the breast implants with the doctor

How is Breast Implant Surgery performed?

Breast Implant Surgery is performed through the following steps:

1. Local or general anesthesia will be given to the patient prior to the surgery.
2. Vitals such as blood pressure, heartbeat, pulse rates, and respiration rate, etc. are monitored throughout the surgery.
3. Then incisions are made over and surrounding the breast region by your surgeon.
4. The length of the incision depends on the size and shape of the implant needed to be placed, silicone or saline breast implants were placed inside the breast. The implants can be placed either below the breast muscle or over the glands.
5. Then, the implants were adjusted until the desired shape and size is achieved.
6. After getting the desired size and shape of the breast, all the incisions made will be stitched.

What can be done after Breast Implant Surgery?

After the surgery, the patient is provided with a few instructions regarding recovery time and they are:

1. Dressings of the implanted area should be removed by your doctor only.
2. Wear loose and comfortable clothes.
3. Visit your doctor regularly.
4. Avoid intercourse for 3 to 4 weeks.
5. Eat fruits and vegetables to boost your immune system.
6. Sleep on your back for several weeks and not on the stomach or sideways.

Who can perform Breast Implant Surgery?

The surgery can be performed by an experienced plastic surgeon or a cosmetic surgeon who has performed several successful breast implant surgeries.

What is the price of Breast Implant Surgery in Gurgaon?

Price of Breast implant surgery in Gurgaon can vary due to the following factors:

1. Age of the patient
2. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc
3. Type of hospital
4. Surgeon fee
5. The medical condition of the patient
6. Type of implants used
7. Post-surgical complications that are involved
8. The admission room that you opted for
9. Admission fee

Minimum amount to be paid in Gurgaon starts from Rs.40,000.

Average expenses in Gurgaon is approximately Rs.1,59,000.

Maximum charges in Gurgaon rises up to Rs.5,00,000.

Who are eligible to undergo Breast Implant Surgery?

Eligible candidates for breast implant are:

1. Healthy women of age over 18 years are eligible for saline implants
2. Women whose age is over 22 years and healthy can choose silicone implants
3. Who undergo mastectomy
4. Undesirable results after using other options like fat grafting, pills, and creams, etc.

Who are ineligible to undergo Breast Implant Surgery?

Ineligible candidates for breast implants are:

1. Individuals who had already undergone the fat grafting method.
2. Saline breast implants are not recommended if the age is less than 18 yrs silicone breast implants are not recommended if the age is less than 22 yrs 
3. Individuals who do not require a change in their breast size and shape.
4. Women with heart diseases or weak immune system.

What can be the complications and risks involved in Breast Implant Surgery?

The risks and complications of Breast Implant Surgery are:

1. Redness, swelling, severe pain in the breast region
2. Difficulty for breastfeeding
3. Skin rashes
4. Swollen lymph nodes
5. Delayed in the wound healing
6. Uneven shape and size of the breast even after the surgery
7. Toxic shock or infections at the site of incisions
8. Loss of sensation in nipples and around the breast area
9. Disappointing presentation of the breast after surgery due to the size and style of the breast implant and other complications

What is the time required to complete Breast Implant Surgery?

2 to 3 hours.

What is the success rate of Breast Implant Surgery?

The success rate of Breast Implant surgery is determined by factors such as:

1. Type of surgery performed
2. The medical condition of the patient
3. Experience of the surgeon
4. Patient age

However, the success rate can of breast implant surgery be 50- 65%.

Does Breast Implant Surgery cause pain?

There may be pain and discomfort in the breast or chest region a few days after the surgery. However, anesthesia will be given to numb the area or to sedate you so that no pain can be felt.

Is Breast Implant Surgery a permanent surgery?

Breast Implant surgery is a temporary procedure.

What can be the long-term effects of Breast Implant Surgery?

Following are the long-term effects of breast implants:

1. The implants may rupture and leak the contents which are present inside the silicone shell after a few years.
2. Hardening of the surrounding area of the breast implant.

What are the available options if Breast Implant Surgery is not successful?

If the Breast Implant is not successful then your doctor may recommend:

1. Breast implants may be removed or replaced
2. Removing the scar tissue surrounding the breast implant area.
3. Revision surgery to reshape the breast.

What can be the alternatives for Breast Implant Surgery?

Alternatives to Breast Implant for reshaping and resizing the breast are

1. Mastopexy
2. Fat grafting
3. Some pills and creams may increase the volume of breasts. However, there are no guaranteed reports that the usage of these pills and creams will produce positive results