Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation in Kolkata
by Dr. Pritha Rakshit
Breast Augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to enhance the size, shape, and symmetry of the breasts. It helps women achieve a more proportionate figure, restore breast volume after pregnancy or weight loss, and improve overall body confidence. If you are looking for Breast Augmentation in Kolkata, Dr. Pritha Rakshit, a highly qualified and experienced Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, offers advanced aesthetic breast surgery with precision, safety, and a patient-centered approach.
About Dr. Pritha Rakshit
Dr. Pritha Rakshit is a renowned Consultant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon with exceptional academic and clinical credentials. Qualifications: MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery) – Gold Medalist DNB (Plastic Surgery) Fellowship in Microsurgery (Taiwan & South Korea) Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery (Sweden) Dr. Rakshit is widely regarded as one of the Best Plastic Surgeons in Kolkata, known for her artistic approach to body contouring and reconstructive procedures. Her focus lies in achieving natural-looking, aesthetically pleasing results that align with the patient’s body type and expectations.
What Is Breast Augmentation?
Breast Augmentation involves the placement of silicone or saline implants, or fat transfer from other body areas, to enhance breast size and contour. The procedure is customized to suit individual anatomy, desired shape, and aesthetic goals. Common Reasons for Breast Augmentation: To increase breast size or fullness To correct asymmetry between breasts To restore volume after pregnancy or weight loss As part of breast reconstruction after mastectomy
Breast Augmentation Techniques Offered
Implant-Based Augmentation: Silicone or saline implants are used to enhance breast volume and projection.
Fat Transfer Augmentation: Natural fat is harvested from areas like the abdomen or thighs and injected into the breasts for subtle enhancement.
Combination Procedures: Customized approaches to achieve the most natural and balanced outcome.
Why Choose Dr. Pritha Rakshit
Expert in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
With international training in microsurgery and cosmetic procedures, Dr. Pritha Rakshit brings advanced techniques and global experience to every case.
- Focus on natural aesthetics, patient safety, and complete satisfaction
- Personalized consultations with 3D outcome planning
- Comprehensive post-surgical care and follow-up for optimal recovery
Breast Augmentation Surgery – Placement Options
Implant placement under the muscle of the chest offers a few advantages over placement under the breast tissue only which is on top of the muscle. Benefits under the muscle include reduced risk of capsular contracture (post-operative tightening around the implant), possibly improved upper breast slope, and less interference with mammogram examinations. Possible disadvantages under muscle include slightly more post-operative pain and swelling with a longer recovery. I will discuss which option may be best for you. After the implants have been inserted and properly positioned beneath the nipples, the incisions are stitched closed, and a surgical bra placed. In one week, the surgical bra is removed, as well as stitches.
Breast Augmentation Recovery
Most patients feel tired and sore after breast augmentation surgery, but this usually passes within several days. Many patients return to work within a week and full activity within one month. Stitches are removed in one week after breast augmentation. Any post-operative pain, swelling and sensitivity will diminish over the first few months. Scars from breast augmentation incisions will begin to fade in a few months and will continue to fade over one year.
Breast Augmentation Complications
Complications following breast augmentation surgery are uncommon and usually minimal. They may include capsular contracture, swelling and pain, infection around the implant, a change in nipple sensation, inability to breast feed, and breakage or leakage of the implant (implant rupture) as a result of injury, such as a car accident. Breast implants undergo normal wear and tear as any implantable device does, and it is recommended that they be replaced in a timely fashion. If a saline implant ruptures, the implant will simply deflate in a few hours and your body will absorb the salt water. Slow saline implant leaks are also possible with the size slowly going down. If a silicone implant ruptures, it usually maintains its normal volume since the gel is very viscous (thick). Ruptured silicone gel implants can often be diagnosed by an MRI scan. Regular monitoring of breast implants after breast augmentation is recommended to ensure continuing breast and implant health. A ruptured implant, whether saline or gel, should be replaced within several weeks of the rupture. It is not an emergency but it should not be ignored.
Breast Augmentation FAQs
Whether this procedure is right for you is a completely personal decision. For most women, their breasts are an integral part of their body image, and even their overall self-confidence with their figure. If you have always felt that your breasts were not proportional with the rest of your figure, this procedure can change that. If your breasts are somewhat asymmetrical, augmentation can change that while also adding volume. Maybe you’re unhappy with the way your breasts have sagged after childbirth and breastfeeding, or just from the effects of gravity, and you’d like a breast lift with additional volume through adding implants to the procedure. Maybe you’d simply like a shapelier figure.
There are many reasons women opt to have breast augmentation, and the procedure has really high satisfaction ratings afterwards.
One thing is ultimately important with this decision, however. The decision to have breast augmentation needs to be yours and yours alone. This shouldn’t be a decision made at the behest of a partner or spouse. It can’t be made to “keep up” with a neighbor or friend. For you to be ultimately happy with your procedure and your new figure, you have to want breast augmentation for you.
Good candidates for breast augmentation with Dr Pritha Rakshit should be in good overall health. It’s best if you don’t smoke, as this can impact your healing. If a patient has a fair amount of sagging skin, due to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, or from extensive gain and loss of weight, it would be best to have a breast lift combined with augmentation. The lift will remove the excess sagging skin prior to the placement of the implants.
Good candidates also need to be realistic about what this procedure will do for them. While augmentation will change your figure, it won’t necessarily change your life. That said, breast augmentation has among the highest satisfaction rates of any cosmetic procedure, and most women note that it positively changes their self-confidence and body image.
Preparing for your surgery with Dr Pritha Rakshit is not extensive. During your consultation and planning, the two of you will discuss the various options and choices you need to make. To prepare for the procedure itself, you’ll need to stop taking aspirin and certain anti-inflammatory medications that can increase bleeding and bruising. If you smoke, you’ll need to stop for at least two weeks prior and afterwards. You’ll need someone to drive you to and from your surgery, and it’s wise to have someone with you for the first night following surgery.
Breast augmentation does not impact pregnancy in any way. There is a risk that breastfeeding could be impacted by certain incision locations, but Dr Pritha Rakshit usually is able to keep the milk glands from being impacted. Implants otherwise do not affect breastfeeding.