What It Does :
Surgical enhancement or increase in size of breasts. The procedure is through insertion of silicone or saline breast implants either above or below the muscle.

Best Candidates :
Women with small breasts from developmental reasons, pregnancy, breast feeding or weight loss. Age group may vary from twenties to any older age group.

Types of Anesthesia :
Local Anesthesia, Twilight Anesthesia (I V Sedation) or General Anesthesia.

Length of Surgery :
1-2 hours.

Length of Hospital Stay :
Outpatient or 1 day.

Length of Stay In The Country :
5-10 days.

Swelling :
Several weeks. Initially breasts will feel very high but as the swelling goes down so will the implants settle down.

Bruising :
3 weeks or longer

Dressings :
The initial dressing and wrapping will be removed in 5 to 7 days. If drainage tubes are put in these will also be removed at this time. Subsequently support bra would be required. Bras will have to be worn without underwires for several weeks.

Stitches :
If non absorbable stitches are used these will need to be removed in 7-10 days.

Back To Work :
Return to desk work in 1 week. Physically demanding work within 4-6 weeks.

Activity and Exercise :
Do not lift your arms above the level of armpits. No aerobic exercises 3-4 weeks. No weight lifting for 6 weeks. No sexual activity 2 weeks. No vigorous handling of breasts for 6 weeks although massage as recommended by the surgeon may be started sooner.

Final Result :
May take several months as the swelling goes down and the implants settle down to achieve their final position and shape.

Sun Protection :
Important and should be used if you plan to be on the beach. Dark swim suits and covering of the incisions may suffice.

What It Does :
A breast lift or mastopexy is a procedure that surgically lifts and reshapes the breast.

Best Candidates :
Women whose breasts have sagged as a result of pregnancy and lactation, loss of weight, removal of implants or gravity.

Types of Anesthesia :
General Anesthesia.

Length of Surgery :
2-4 hours.

Length of Hospital Stay :
1 day.

Length of Stay In The Country :
2 weeks.

Swelling :
Several weeks.

Bruising :
3 weeks or longer.

Dressings :
The initial dressing and wrapping will be removed in 3-5 days. If drainage tubes are put in these may also be removed at this time. Subsequently support bra would be required. Bras will have to be worn without underwires for several weeks or months .

Stitches :
Removed in 10-14 days.

Back To Work :
Desk work within 1 week. Physically demanding work within 4-6 weeks.

Activity and Exercise :
Do not lift your arms above the level of armpits. No aerobic exercises 3-4 weeks. No weight lifting for 6 weeks. No sexual activity 2 weeks. No vigorous handling of breasts for 6 weeks.

Final Result :
May take several months to 1 year as the breasts reshape.

Sun Protection :
Important to be used if you plan to be on the beach. Dark swim suits and covering of the incisions may suffice.

What It Does :
Breast Reduction procedure reduces the bulk of the breast, in addition to lifting and reshaping the breast.

Best Candidates :
Women whose breasts have sagged as a result of pregnancy and lactation, loss of weight, removal of implants or gravity.

Types of Anesthesia :
General Anesthesia.

Length of Surgery :
2-4 hours.

Length of Hospital Stay :
1 day.

Length of Stay In The Country :
2 weeks.

Swelling :
Several weeks.

Bruising :
3 weeks or longer.

Dressings :
The initial dressing and wrapping will be removed in 3-5 days. If drainage tubes are put in these may also be removed at this time. Subsequently support bra would be required. Bras will have to be worn without underwires for several weeks or months.

Stitches :
Removed in 10-14 days.

Back To Work :
Desk work within 1 week. Physically demanding work within 4-6 weeks.

Activity and Exercise :
Do not lift your arms above the level of armpits. No aerobic exercises 3-4 weeks. No weight lifting for 6 weeks. No sexual activity 2 weeks. No vigorous handling of breasts for 6 weeks.

Final Result :
May take several months to 1 year as the breasts reshape.

Sun Protection :
Important to be used if you plan to be on the beach. Dark swim suits and covering of the incisions may suffice.

What It Does :
Gynecomastia is a very common condition that more than half the male population suffers from sometime or the other in their lifetime. The cause is usually unknown although it has been linked to some drugs and exercise and some systemic diseases.

Best Candidates :
Healthy males with disproportionately developed breasts who are not overweight and are emotionally stable and also are off any drugs known to cause the problem.

Types of Anesthesia :
Local Anesthesia, Twilight Anesthesia (I V Sedation) or General Anesthesia.

Length of Surgery :
2-3 hours.

Length of Hospital Stay :
Outpatient or occasionally overnight stay.

Length of Stay In The Country :
7-14 days.

Swelling :
several weeks.

Bruising :
2-3 weeks.

Dressings :
Compression garments for several weeks.

Stitches :
Usually absorbable.

Recovery :
2-4 weeks for most purposes.

Back To Work :
Desk job 2-3 days. Strenuous job 2-4 weeks.

EXERCISE: Within 2-3 weeks; Contact sports 4-6 weeks.

Final Result :
Several months, permanent.