Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breast Implant surgery and its advantages?

Breast Implant surgery performed to reshape and resize the breast to restore or to enhance the look of the original breast for cosmetically enhancing the overall appearance of the body or for Patients who underwent a mastectomy.

Advantages of Breast Implant surgery are the following:

1. Increase the volume and add desired curves to the breast.
2. Fuller and firmer breasts.
3. To Correct asymmetrical breasts.
4. Reconstruction of breasts to its original shape and size after having a mastectomy.
5. Can help in boosting self-confidence.

What are the indications of Breast Implant Surgery?

Indications of Breast Implants are the following:

1. Reconstruction of the breast after a mastectomy [removal of partial or whole breast].
2. Cosmetic enlargement of breast size.
3. For Conditions like aplasia, asymmetry (different shape and size if right and left breasts), hypo-mastia[underdevelopment of breast tissue], hypoplasia, etc.
4. Replacement of implants.

What can be the preparation for Breast Implant?

1. Before undergoing the surgery, the medical condition of the patient will be checked by the doctor.
2. Your surgeon will examine your breasts to know what type of breast implants suits for you.
3. A few lab tests or other examinations may be recommended by the doctor to the patient.
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 risks and complications along with the benefits of breast implants with the doctor.

How Breast Implant Surgery is done?

Breast Implant Surgery can be done by following the below steps:

1. Local or general anesthesia will be given to the patient before the surgery.
2. Vitals will be monitored throughout the surgery.
3. Then incisions are made over and surrounding the breast region by your surgeon.
4. Incisions depend on the size and shape of the implant needed to be placed.
5. The implants can be placed either below the breast muscle or over the glands.
6. Then, the implants will be 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 closed.

What is the recovery care for Breast Implants?

Few steps are recommended by the doctor for the recovery from Breast Implant and they are:

1. Take pain killers as prescribed by the doctor as you would experience pain and swelling in the chest region.
2. Keep the chest area clean to prevent any infections.
3. Wear loose and comfortable clothes.
4. Visit your doctor for regular follow-ups.
5. Avoid intercourse for 3 to 4 weeks.
6. Eat fruits and vegetables to boost your immune system.
7. Dressings of the implanted area should be removed by your doctor only.
8. Sleep on your back for several weeks and not on the stomach or sideways.

Which specialist can perform Breast Implant Surgery?

1. Breast Implant surgery is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon or cosmetic surgeon who has performed several successful breast implant surgeries.
2. It is recommended to consider the reputation of the hospital and the experience of the surgeon before choosing the right hospital and the surgeon. 

How much does Breast Implant Surgery cost in Pune?

Factors that may affect the cost of Breast implants are:

1. Surgeon fee
2. Type of implants/organs/etc
3. Patient age
4. Type of hospital
5. The medical condition of the patient
6. Complications that are involved post-surgery
7. The admission room that you opted for
8. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc

Minimum expenses in Pune starts from Rs.25,000.

Average amount to be paid in Pune is approximately Rs.1,10,000.

Maximum charges in Pune rise up to Rs.1,70,000.

To what kind of people Breast Implant is recommended?

Breast Implant is recommended in the following individuals:

1. Healthy women aged over 18 years are eligible for saline breast implants.
2. Women aged 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.

To what kind of people Breast Implant Surgery is not recommended?

Breast implants are not recommended in the following individuals:

1. Individuals who undergone fat grafting method already.
2. Saline breast implants are not recommended for women aged less than 18 years.
3. Silicone breast implants are not recommended for women aged less than 22 years.
4. Women with heart diseases, weak immune system, etc.

What are the risks and complications associated with Breast Implant Surgery?
Risks and complications of Breast Implant Surgery are:

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

How much time does Breast Implant Surgery take to complete?

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

What is the success rate of Breast Implant Surgery?
Factors that affect the success rate of Breast Implant Surgery:

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

However, the success rate of Breast implant surgery can range from 58% to 70%.

Does Breast Implant Surgery cause pain?

There may be pain and discomfort in the breast or chest region 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 surgery?

Breast Implant surgery is temporary and the implants should be removed from the body after a few years.

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 which may increase the volume of breasts. These 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).