What Does Breast Enlargement Surgery Involve?

Women's breasts are made up of fatty tissue as well as milk producing glandular tissue with 15 to 20 lobes. The size of the breast is dependent on the amount of fat, and the nipple and areola also play an important role in determining the health of a breast. Women's breasts have different sizes, shapes, and colours and cosmetic benefits can be ensured through breast enlargement surgeries. Large breasts, like wide hips, are known as secondary sexual characteristic as men are attracted to women with these traits.

What is Breast Implant Surgery?

Breast implant surgery is a cosmetic procedure for increasing the size of breasts through saline or silicone implants. As per patient's requirements, the surgeon also aims to reshape the breasts and enhance their outline to make them more attractive or beautiful. Breasts can also be augmented through fat transfer, but traditionally the reconstructive procedure requires insertion of prosthetic sacs of appropriate size. The surgery is also known as breast augmentation or boob job in many parts of the world. There are different types of implants, and although the surgery is very safe and reliable, it is not categorized as a permanent or "one-time only" surgery. The cosmetic procedure is not performed on pregnant women, and the breast enlargement surgeon may suggest EKG, Lab tests, and mammography during consultations.

Who can have Breast Enlargement Surgery?

Breast enlargement surgery is performed by a qualified medical doctor, and the implants can correct for size, shape, and thickness of the breast. Indian women with a cosmopolitan outlook aspire for different standards of beauty, and they consent to high priced cosmetic surgeries. For example, the breast augmentation cost in Mumbai, varies between Rs 1,00,000 - Rs 2,00,000 depending on quality of service and surgeon's reputation. The following patients are eligible for an augmentation treatment -

• Many women aspire for more rounded and tighter breasts and the implants can be effective in eliminating muscularity, athletic or relaxed look of breasts.
• Some women with congenital defects and deformities have flat chests and they can opt for the enlargement surgery as a corrective step.
• Cancer patients who had mastectomy or breast removal treatment. The entire breast is reconstructed, and cosmetic improvements are incorporated into the plastic surgery.
• Breast asymmetry or unevenly sized breasts are very common in women, and the cosmetic procedure will facilitate breast feeding and equal sized bra cups. 
• Patients who do not like the size, shape, or outlines of their breasts also opt for breast enlargement to improve their beauty and self-confidence.

What happens during Breast Augmentation Treatment?

The following sequence of steps are involved in a breast enlargement surgery -

• The patient has an initial consultation with the surgeon, and discusses the pros and cons of a cosmetic surgery.
• An aesthetic procedure for augmenting the size, shape, outline, and feel of the breasts is prescribed, and the patient consents wilfully.
• For 2 to 3 weeks before surgery the patient has to avoid drinking, smoking and certain types of vitamins and "over the counter" drugs.
• During surgery, The patient is given general or local anaesthesia and saline drip.
• The breast enlargement surgeon makes a few incisions on, around, and under the breasts as per size requirements of implant.
• The silicone or saline filled sac is inserted and manually adjusted for a perfect fit.
• Safe techniques are used to close the incisions with sutures and stitches.
• Post-operative care includes a week's rest, fluid and medicine intake, and support stockings or tight sport bras.
• The patient has to ensure follow-up visits as per the surgeon's advice.

Why Opt For Cosmed Aesthetic Clinic?

Our clinic has highly qualified and reputed plastic surgeon. Cosmed's contribution to social welfare and healthcare education has also been recognized.

At Cosmed Clinic, You receive high-quality care without any comprises. The treatment modalities are also decided personally by the doctor. Traditional and advanced procedures are prescribed for different patients.

Our surgeon relies on standard practices and recognized innovations. The patient's safety and satisfaction are given high priority. The surgeries are always done in clean surroundings.