Breast augmentation, also known as mammoplasty, is a surgical enhancement procedure to accentuate the size and shape of a woman's breasts. Breast augmentation is tremendous help to patients who desire a fuller profile, who have lost breast volume due to pregnancy or nursing, or who have undergone breast reconstruction and want to gain a more natural look again.

Reasons for Considering Breast Augmentation:

• Enhance body shape if breasts are too small.
• Increase breast volume after pregnancy and nursing.
• Equalize a difference in breast size (cup size) to gain breast symmetry.
• Reconstruct breasts following a mastectomy or injury.

General Procedure

Dr. Chhatre makes a small incision in each breast crease to insert the breast implants. During surgery, the breast tissue is raised to create an open pocket under the chest wall muscle. A Submuscular (under the muscle) approach is used for more natural, long lasting results. Smooth Round Saline filled Implants are used. The surgery is performed as an outpatient, generally with IV sedation.   Breast Augmentation surgery typically takes 1 hour.

Recovery Process

After breast augmentation, you will want to take plenty of rest. Because the implants are placed under the muscle, it will be painful for the first 2 to 3 days after the surgery.  This pain can be treated effectively with oral medications. Bandages and a surgical bra are applied right after surgery.  Generally, patients can return to work 4 to 5 days after surgery. While complications are rare, patients can minimize potential problems by carefully following the directions given by the physician after surgery.