Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breast Augmentation and its advantages?

A surgical procedure that involves surgically enhancing or restoring the breasts by inserting implants made of various materials like gel-based implants, smooth or textured implants under or over the breast tissue is called Breast Augmentation. It is done for either enhancing, restoring or for cosmetic purposes.

Advantages of Breast Augmentation are the following:

1. Correct asymmetrical breasts
2. Symmetrical body shape
3. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy

What are the indications of Breast Augmentation?

Indications of Breast Augmentation are the following:

1. Enhanced appearance of the breasts
2. Loss of the volume of breasts due to age or pregnancy
3. Mastectomy

What can be the preparation for Breast Augmentation?

1. Before undergoing the surgery, the medical condition of the patient will be checked by the doctor.
2. The patient should inform past and present medical and medications history to the doctor.
3. A few lab tests or other examinations may be recommended by the doctor to the patient.
4. Discuss all the risks and complications along with the benefits of Breast augmentation with the doctor.
5. Before the surgery, the patient should sign a consent form.

How Breast Augmentation is done?

Breast Augmentation can be done by the following steps, few of the steps may vary based on the approach:

1. General anesthesia will be given to avoid pain during the surgery.
2. An incision will be made under the breast
3. The muscle and tissues will be separated to make a pocket and the implant will be inserted inside the pocket and closed with sutures in the inframammary method.
4. The implants will be placed through an incision made in the armpit, this method is called as the Trans-Axillary method. The axillary method is also similar to this method.
5. In transumbilical, the implants will be placed through an incision made above the navel. The chances of scars are very less in these methods. The insertion of implants through the incisions made near areolas is the periareolar method.

What is the recovery care for Breast Augmentation?

1. Take the pain killers prescribed your doctor as directed.
2. Clean the area around incisions to prevent any infections.
3. Visit your doctor for regular follow-ups.
4. It is recommended to avoid sexual intercourse until 6 weeks.
5. Maintain a diet to boost the immune system.
6. The doctor may suggest wearing garments which support the implants

Which specialist can perform the Breast Augmentation?

1. A Plastic Surgeon
2. A cosmetic surgeon with a record of successful breast augmentation surgeries.

How much does Breast Augmentation cost in Pune?

Factors that may affect the cost of Breast Augmentation are:

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

Minimum expenses in Pune starts from Rs.37,000

Average amount to be paid in Pune is approximately Rs. 1,58,300

Maximum charges in Pune rise up to Rs.5,00,000

Is Breast Augmentation a major surgery or minor surgery?

Breast Augmentation is major surgery as it involves the use of anesthesia, incisions under the arms or breasts and sutures.

To what kind of people Breast Augmentation is recommended?

Breast Augmentation is recommended in the following individuals:

1. Women aged above 18-22  years
2. Women who undergo Mastectomy
3. Women who had undesired results after other breast-enhancing treatments

To what kind of people Breast Augmentation is not recommended?

Breast Augmentation is not recommended in the following individuals:

1. Women below the age of 18 years
2. Women with serious health issues like heart diseases, bleeding disorders, and weak immune system, etc

What are the risks and complications associated with Breast Augmentation?

Risks and complications of Breast Augmentation are:

1. Rupture or leakage of the implant
2. Hard lumps, tightening or hardening of the breast and area surrounding the implant
3. Deformed chest wall
4. Infections and delayed healing time of incisions
5. Toxic shock syndrome
6. Asymmetry of right and left breasts
7. Numbing or loss of sensation of the area around and over the nipples

How much time does Breast Augmentation take to complete?

To complete Breast Augmentation surgery, the surgeon may take almost 2 to 3 hours.

How long does it take to recover from Breast Augmentation?

It may take around 2 to 6 weeks to recover from Breast Augmentation.

What is the success rate of Breast Augmentation?

The success rate of Breast augmentation depends on factors like:

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

Does Breast Augmentation cause pain?

Breast Augmentation does not cause any pain during surgery. However, there may be mild to moderate pain or discomfort after the surgery.

Is Breast Augmentation a permanent procedure/surgery?

The breast augmentation surgery has a long lifespan but it is considered temporary as the implants should be removed or replaced after a span of 8-10 years.

What are the long-term results of Breast Augmentation?

1. You may need to undergo breast augmentation again after 10 years. 
2. Long term effects of breast augmentation also involve sagging of the breasts. This may happen due to the age or weight of the implants.
3. Silicone-based gel implants or saline-filled implants may rupture and leak into the breast tissues.

What can be done if Breast Augmentation fails?

1. If Breast Augmentation fails, then the doctor may suggest undergoing revision surgery or other methods like DIEP Flap procedure
2. Damaged tissue reconstruction through grafts
3. Removal or replacement of the breast implant.

What are the other treatments apart from Breast Augmentation?

Alternative treatment options apart from Breast Augmentation are the following:

1. Fat grafting
2. A plastic surgeon can perform a procedure called mastopexy to modify and contour the shape and size of the breasts
3. Pills or creams for breast enlargement