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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breast Implant surgery?

Breast Implant surgery is a medical prosthesis method used to reshape and resize the breast. It helps in restoring or enhancing the look of the original breast in the patients who underwent a mastectomy or cosmetically enhancing the overall appearance of the body.

What are the benefits of Breast Implant Surgery?

Following are some benefits of Breast Implant surgery:

1. Increases the volume and adds the desired curves to the breast which appear natural
2. Fuller and firmer breasts
3. Correcting asymmetrical breasts
4. Reconstruction of breasts to its original shape and size after having a mastectomy
5. Can help in boosting the self-confidence

What are the indications of Breast Implant Surgery?

Following are the indications of Breast Implant surgery:

1. Reconstruction after partial or complete removal of the breast
2. Enlargement of breast size for cosmetic purposes
3. Correcting the shape and size of the breast in 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. Replacement of ruptured or old implants

What is the preparation required for Breast Implant Surgery?

1. Inform your doctor about your past medical history before undergoing this surgery
2. Your surgeon will examine your breasts to know what type of breast implants suits for you
3. Certain blood tests will be done before the surgery
4. Your breast may be photographed from various angles for comparison after completion of the surgery
5. Quit smoking until you are completely recovered as smoking will delay recovery
6. Discuss all the benefits, complications and risks involved in the breast implants with the doctor

What are the steps involved in Breast Implant Surgery?

Following are the steps involved in Breast Implant Surgery:

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. 
5. The implants can be placed either below the breast muscle or over the glands.
6. Then, the implants were adjusted until the desired shape and size is achieved.
7. After getting the desired size and shape of the breast, all the incisions made will be stitched.

What is postprocedure care for Breast Implant Surgery?

1. After the surgery, the patient is provided with a few instructions regarding recovery time and they are:
2. You may suffer from pain and swelling in the chest region. So, take the pain killers as directed.
3. Nausea and vomiting may occur, take anti-nausea medications that are prescribed by your doctor.
4. Keep the chest area clean to prevent any infections.
5. Dressings of the implanted area should be removed by your doctor only.
6. Wear loose and comfortable clothes.
7. Make follow-up appointments with your doctor.
8. Avoid intercourse for 3 to 4 weeks.
9. Eat fruits and vegetables to boost your immune system.
10. Sleep on your back for several weeks and not on the stomach or sideways.

Who can perform Breast Implant Surgery?

Breast Implant surgery can be performed by an experienced Plastic surgeon or a Cosmetic surgeon who has performed several successful breast implant surgeries. Consider the reputation of the hospital and the experience of the surgeon before choosing the right hospital and the surgeon. 

What can be the cost of Breast Implant Surgery?

The cost of Breast Implants may change according to

1. Type and size of the implant used
2. Admission fee
3. Doctor fee
4. Age of the patient
5. The medical condition of the patient
6. Post-surgical complications that are involved
7. Type of hospital
8. The admission room that you opted for

Minimum cost of Breast Implant in India starts from Rs.60,000

Average price of Breast Implant in India is approximately Rs.1,44,000

Maximum expenses of Breast Implant in India rise up to Rs.2,70,000

Who can undergo Breast Implant Surgery?

Following are the individuals who can undergo Breast Implant are

1. Healthy women of age over 18 years are eligible for saline breast implants.
2. Women whose age is over 22 years and healthy can opt for silicone breast implants.
3. Women who underwent a mastectomy.
4. Women who had undesirable results after using other options like fat grafting, pills, and creams, etc.

Who cannot undergo Breast Implant Surgery?

Following are the individuals who cannot undergo Breast Implants:

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. Women with health issues such as heart diseases and weak immune system.

What are the complications and risks involved in Breast Implant Surgery?

Following are the risks and complications of Breast Implant Surgery:

1. Redness, swelling, severe pain in the breast region
2. Difficulty in breastfeeding
3. Skin rashes, swollen lymph nodes may be noticed
4. Delay in the wound healing
5. Uneven shape and size of the breast even after the surgery
6. Hardening of the area of the breast surrounding the breast implants
7. Change in the shape of the chest wall
8. Rupture, misplacement or extrusion of the implant
9. Toxic shock or infections at the site of incisions
10. Loss of sensation in nipples and around the breast area
11. Disappointing presentation of the breast after surgery due to the size and style of the breast implant

What is the time required to complete Breast Implant Surgery?

A surgeon may take almost 2 to 3 hours to complete the Breast Implant Surgery

What is the success rate of Breast Implant Surgery?

Following factors may affect the success rate of Breast Implant Surgery:

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

46% of patients who underwent surgery with silicone implant has undergone for re-operation within 3 years after the initial surgery and 25% of patients with silicone implants removed their breast implants.
21% of patients with saline breast implants underwent re-operation after 3 years of initial surgery and 8% of saline breast implants individuals removed their implants.

Does Breast Implant Surgery cause pain?

There may be pain and discomfort in the breast or chest region. These signs will be present for about a few days after the surgery. However, during the surgery, 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 procedure?

No. Because Breast Implants are made for a temporary purpose and should be removed from the body after a few years. Otherwise, implants may rupture and can leak the contents into the chest region which may lead to complications like loss of sensation in the nipples and may change in the shape of the chest wall area.

What are the long-term effects of Breast Implant Surgery?

Following are the long-term effects of Breast Implants:

1. After 5 years of breast implant surgery, the implants may rupture and leak the contents which are present inside the silicone shell
2. May cause permanent chest pain
3. May need to remove breast implants due to health problems
4. Can cause a rare type of immune system cancer
5. Results in uneven breast size and shape
6. 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. Removal of breast implants
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. Fat grafting
2. Mastopexy
3. Some pills and creams may increase the volume of breasts
4. The pills and creams are often not regulated by the pharmaceutical companies and there are no guaranteed reports that the usage of these pills and creams will produce positive results