Breast Implant Surgery in Chennai

Dr. Bharathi Rajasridhar exclusively uses US-FDA-approved and CE-marked highly cohesive silicone gel implants, commonly referred to as "gummy bear" implants, from leading global medical manufacturers. The implant profile, projection, and volume are selected during consultation based on your chest width, existing breast tissue, tissue elasticity, body proportions, and desired aesthetic outcome.

Modern silicone gel breast implants do not have a fixed 10-year expiration date. Many patients can have their implants for 15 to 20+ years without experiencing problems. Routine periodic evaluation is recommended. Breast implant replacement may be required if a silent rupture is identified or if you later decide to change the implant size or profile.

The most common and preferred approach is an incision placed discreetly in the inframammary fold beneath the breast, where it can be concealed within the natural skin crease. Periareolar incisions around the lower edge of the nipple may also be considered depending on your individual anatomy and surgical requirements.

Submuscular breast augmentation performed through an inframammary incision preserves the milk duct structure and nipple nerve sensation, allowing most women to breastfeed normally after surgery. Your individual circumstances and surgical approach will be discussed during your consultation.

Most patients can return to desk-based work within approximately 7 to 10 days. A supportive surgical bra is generally worn continuously for around 6 weeks. High-impact exercise and heavy lifting are restricted during the recovery period while swelling settles and the implants gradually reach their final natural contour.

Breast implants do not prevent routine mammography screening. Radiologists can use specialised Eklund displacement views to move the implant towards the chest wall and improve visualisation of the natural breast tissue. Ultrasound or MRI screening may also be used alongside mammography when clinically indicated.

Highly cohesive silicone gel implants are designed to maintain their structural form even if the outer shell is damaged. This can result in what is known as a "silent rupture", where there may be no obvious symptoms. If an implant rupture is identified through appropriate imaging such as MRI or ultrasound, the implant and surrounding scar capsule can be removed and replaced through revision breast surgery when clinically appropriate.

Yes. If your aesthetic preferences or body shape change over time, breast implant exchange or revision breast augmentation can be performed to change the implant size, profile, or placement.

Capsular contracture occurs when scar tissue surrounding the breast implant becomes firm or hardened. With modern cohesive gel implants and sterile submuscular surgical techniques, the risk can be reduced. If capsular contracture develops, treatment may involve capsulotomy or capsulectomy with breast implant replacement, depending on the individual case.

Elective cosmetic breast augmentation is generally not covered by health insurance policies in India. However, reconstructive breast procedures following mastectomy or severe congenital breast abnormalities may be eligible for partial or full coverage depending on the terms and conditions of your individual health insurance policy.

It is generally recommended to wait at least 3 to 6 months after completely stopping breastfeeding before undergoing breast augmentation. This allows the breast tissue and skin envelope sufficient time to stabilise at their baseline size, helping with more accurate surgical planning and implant selection.