Breast Augmentation: What It Is, Types, Surgery & Recovery

Have you ever looked in the mirror and muttered to yourself, I wish my body felt a little bit more symmetrical? Or, after going through pregnancy, weight loss, or just simply growing older, that your curves just didn't feel like you anymore?

You're not the only one - and more especially, you're not without safe, effective solutions.

Breast augmentation is one of the world's most commonly performed aesthetic procedures, for not so simple fact that it has become trendy, but it allows women to feel that much more confident and comfortable in their own skin. Whether you want to put some volume back into your breast following breast feeding, increase size, or improve symmetry, breast augmentation can give you the look of natural, long-lasting results with a qualified surgeon.

This guide will give you everything that you will need to know from different types of breast implants, fat transfer procedures, breast augmentation pricing in India, recovery process and considerations, to risks or complications related to having a breast augmentation.

What is Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery that increases the size and shape of the breast using implants or fat transfer.

Most often, women opt for this surgery to:

• Enhance naturally small breasts
• Restore lost volume after weight loss, pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Improve breast symmetry
• Recreate the breast after mastectomy or trauma
• Boost self-confidence and body image

It’s worth a reminder — breast augmentation surgery is a choice that we make for ourselves. The right candidate is a self-starter, not someone who’s doing it because someone else is making them.

Types of Breast Augmentation

There are two main techniques for breast ehancement:

1. Breast Implants

This is the most widely performed, which implants are inserted behind the breast tissue or chest muscles.

a. Saline Implants

• Filled with sterile salt water
• Placed empty and injected during surgery
• If the shell ruptures, the body will absorb the salt water safely.
• Slightly firmer feel

b. Silicone Implants

• Filled with silicone gel
• More natural look and feel
• ​Needs routine surveillance (MRI/sonogram) to check for rupture
• Popular for their realistic texture

c. Gummy Bear Implants (Form-Stable)

• Hold their shape despite shell breakage
• Firmer than traditional silicone
• Less risk of leakage

d. Round vs. Teardrop Implants

• Round: More fullness, especially at the top
• Teardrop (Anatomic): Natural Breast shape imitation

At Konarc Aesthetics, your type of implant, implant size and implant profile, as well as other options will be determined based on your acute. Our surgeon - Dr. Preeti Yadav - work with you to choose the best implant type, shape and size for you, based on your body type, goals and skin elasticity.

2. Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

This will often take the form of liposuctioning fat from, say, the abdomen or thighs and then purifying it before injecting it back into the breasts.

Pros:

• More natural results
• Double effect: lose fat and enhance breasts
• No foreign material

Cons:

• Gentle expansion (1 cup, or less)
• Multiple sessions may be needed
• Those looking for a huge boost in size need not apply

How Breast Augmentation surgery Is Performed

Here’s what you can expect before, during and after the surgery.

 Pre-Surgery

• Full discussion with your plastic surgeon
• Review of medical history and physical examination
• Discussion of type of implant, size, incision location, and expected appearance
• Imaging and breast measurements
• Cessation of smoking/alcohol and some medications preoperatively

During Surgery

• The procedure is performed under general anesthesia
• Takes 1–2 hours on average
• The incision can be placed at three different sites:
• Inframammary (under the breast)
• Periareolar (around the nipple)
• Transaxillary (in the armpit)
• Implant is placed either:
• Subglandular (above the muscle)
• Submuscular (below the chest muscle)

These are sealed with sutures or steri-strips. You’ll be observed after you wake up, and probably sent home the same day.

Results and Expectations

After recovery, you can expect:

• Fuller, more symmetrical breasts
• Improved self-image
• Clothes fitting better
• Long-lasting enhancement

But you have to be realistic. Augmentation improves shape and size, but it won’t fix sagging (that’s a job for a breast lift) or transform your essential identity — it should enhance your inherent beauty, not become your identity.

Breast Augmentation Recovery

Everyone’s recovery timeline is different, but here’s a general outline for breast augmentation recovery:

Week 1:

• Itching, aching, and heaviness are the most usual but there is also swelling, soreness, and tightness, generally
• Pain manageable with prescribed medications
• Supportive post-surgical bra is to be worn.
• Avoid sleeping on your stomach

Weeks 2–4:

• Gradually return to light activities and desk work
• Heavy lifting or hard exercise is out of the question
• Care of the incision and follow-up care are important

After 6 Weeks:

• With the exception of some normal activities
• Final form and softness should begin to take shape
• It’s also when scars begin to fade (with the right care)
• Full healing may require 3–6 months, and outcomes will progressively enhance as swelling resolves.

Possible Risks and Complications

1. Infection

But in any surgery, there is a possibility of occurrence of infections though in this case, it is rare. Redness, warmth, swelling, fever, or a strange discharge at an incision site might be a sign of it.

 Tip: Adhering to post-op treatment regimen and maintaining a clean incision can greatly reduce the risk of getting infected.

2. Rupture or Leakage of implants

Breast implants can last, but they cannot serve forever. An implant can burst with time.

This is detected and managed early by regular check-ups. Improperly ruptured implants are not hazardous and they are usually replaced or removed.

3. Capsular Contracture

When an implant is surgically inserted, a layer of scar tissue grows around it by itself (referred to as capsule). On certain occasions, this capsule shrinks and stiffens around the implant and thus it alters the form of the breast making it to be odd, painful and need surgical maintenance.

One of the most frequent indications of the revision surgery is capsular contracture. The risk can be reduced by selecting appropriate type of implant and way of breast enlargement surgery.

4. Breast or Nipple sensation changes

There is a chance that some women have either intermittent or persistent alteration of sensation following the surgery. This will more probably happen when the incision is performed around the areola or when the implants used are bigger in size. In most patients, the sensation returns to normal after a short period of the few months.

5. Asymmetry

Not to mention that even natural breasts are not 100-percent symmetrical, and the same thing can be said after the surgery. The final result can be influenced by such aspects as the differences in healing, implant position, or pre-implant asymmetry.

In others, an established adjustment (revision surgery) can be suggested in order to obtain the best balance.

Why Choosing the Right Surgeon Matters

The best way to minimize these risks is to follow a well-trained and experienced board certified plastic surgeon.

• A skilled surgeon:
• Right kind of techniques to avoid complications
• Assists you in selecting the right size implant and where to put it
• We offer full instructions on how to prepare for surgery and how to recover after your procedure.
• Manages any uncommon side effect quickly and effectively

In other words, the right surgeon doesn’t just sculpt your results — they guard your safety.

FAQ - Breast Augmentation Surgery

1. Will breast implants feel natural?

Not only are contemporary implants, especially silicone and gummy bear varieties, incredibly natural feeling. Submuscular placement also improves natural feel.

2. Can I breastfeed after implants?

The majority of women can breastfeed without risk, particularly when implants are put under the muscle and incisions are below the breast.

3. How long do implants last?

Some people with breast implants will need to have them removed or replaced. The average is 10 to 15 years, but many patients will go much longer without a problem.

4. Will there be visible scars?

Incision lines are well concealed under clothing, even a bikini or a bra.

5. What Is Breast Augmentation Cost?

Breast Augmentation Cost in India ranges from ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,50,000, depending on clinic.

Final Thoughts

If you are thinking of having breast implants put in, you want to make sure you speak with someone who is both a skilled surgeon and a true artist in terms of aesthetics.

Dr. Preeti Yadav is a best plastic surgeon in Gurgaon, specialist in breast surgeries of augmentation, lifting and reconstruction etc. Renowned for her patient-centered care and natural results, she provides in-depth consultations to assure her patients understand the option that is in their best interest for their bodies and goals.

Book a Consultation Today

Whether you’re seeking subtle enhancement or a more dramatic difference, the path to feeling more self-assured starts with the right professional.

Call now or visit Dr. Preeti Yadav’s Gurgaon-based clinic to schedule an appointment , and let us talk through the options in an entirely private, sympathetic, and professional manner.