Good Candidates for Breast Implants

If you are considering breast implants, you may have a very different reason than someone else for desiring surgery. Many women who come into our office seeking breast implants are eager to know if they are good candidates for breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Umang Kothari has provided the following preliminary checklist with the understanding that it is impossible to know whether you are a good candidate without undergoing a medical review.

You may be a good candidate for breast augmentation if you:

• Have been dissatisfied with the size of your breasts for several years and would like to enlarge them.
• Would like to balance out breasts that are different sizes.
• Have lost breast volume as a result of aging, weight loss, or pregnancy.
• Have a hard time finding flattering clothing because your breasts are a disproportionate size to the rest of your body.
• Have had a previous breast augmentation and would now like to have a smaller or larger size than what was originally placed.

Age is an important consideration as well. Dr. Umang Kothari understands that many young women may be dissatisfied with their current breast size. However, they should wait until their breasts have fully developed before undergoing breast augmentation surgery.

The Breast Augmentation Procedure

Breast augmentation is performed under general anesthesia at The Hair And Shape Clinic in Mumbai. Depending on the type and size of breast implants you have chosen, Dr. Umang Kothari may choose to make the incision in one of three locations:

• Within the crease underneath the breast
• Around the edge of the areola
• Just inside the armpit

This decision will be made with you before the surgery, during your consultation with Dr. Umang Kothari. After making the incision, Dr. Umang Kothari will insert the breast implants either above or beneath the pectoral muscle. Again, you will be able to make this decision with Dr. Umang Kothari based on your body type and activity level.

After the Breast Augmentation Procedure

When the breast augmentation is complete, you will be fitted for a surgical support bra. The discomfort you feel for the first few days after surgery can often be controlled with prescription medication. Immediately after surgery, you will be asked to recover for at least one week in the comfort of your home. During this time, it is important that you rest and minimize your arm movements as much as possible. You will be given post-operative instructions prior to surgery, and it is crucial that you follow these instructions.

Most patients can return to normal, non-strenuous daily activities after one week. For more strenuous activities, such as exercise, it is important to wait at least 4 weeks or until given clearance by Dr. Umang Kothari.

During these first few weeks, moderate swelling is common. As your healing progresses and your swelling goes down, your new silhouette will emerge, and you will be ready to enjoy your breast implants!