Good candidates for breast augmentation are adults in stable good health who want to enhance breast size, restore lost volume, or correct meaningful asymmetry — for their own body confidence and wellbeing, not to meet another person's expectations. Ideal candidates are at a stable weight for at least 3–6 months, are non-smokers or committed to stopping 4–6 weeks before surgery, have no active breast conditions requiring investigation, and approach the decision with realistic expectations of outcome. Women who are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy in the near future should discuss timing with their surgeon. The best way to confirm candidacy and understand what your procedure will specifically involve is a full surgical assessment at Maynee, where your anatomy, goals and options are evaluated in detail.

Silicone implants are pre-filled with a cohesive silicone gel that closely mimics the feel and movement of natural breast tissue — producing a softer, more natural result with a lower risk of visible rippling, particularly in patients with thin tissue. They are the most commonly used implant worldwide and produce consistently high satisfaction. Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water after placement — they require a smaller incision and are completely safe if they rupture (the saline is harmlessly absorbed), but may feel less natural and are more prone to visible rippling in thin-tissued patients. In India, silicone implants are the predominant choice for their superior aesthetic result. At Maynee, your surgeon will discuss both options at your consultation and recommend the most appropriate choice based on your anatomy, tissue characteristics and goals — silicone is most commonly recommended for the most natural outcome.

Round implants provide fullness across both the upper and lower breast pole — they create a fuller appearance at the top of the breast, do not change their aesthetic if they rotate, and are the most widely used implant globally. Teardrop (anatomical) implants are shaped like a natural breast — full at the base and gradually tapering toward the top — producing a more natural breast contour with a gentle upper pole slope. Anatomical implants are ideal for patients with very little natural breast tissue who want the most natural augmentation profile. However, they require precise surgical positioning, a textured surface (to prevent rotation), and carry a small but possible rotation risk that requires surgical correction if it occurs. Your surgeon at Maynee will assess your anatomy — chest width, existing tissue, desired result — and recommend the most appropriate shape and projection profile at your consultation. Many patients achieve an equally natural result with a round implant when the correct profile is selected for their anatomy.

Most patients return to light desk work within 5–7 days of breast augmentation — this is one of the faster-recovering major cosmetic procedures. The first 3–5 days involve the most noticeable tightness and soreness — described most commonly as intense muscle soreness, not sharp pain — which progressively improves. You should not drive for at least 48–72 hours. A supportive surgical bra is worn day and night for 4–6 weeks. Upper body and chest exercise, lifting heavy objects (over 4 kg), and any strenuous activity must be avoided for 6 weeks to allow the implant pocket to heal correctly and prevent complications. Implants undergo a "drop and fluff" settling process over 4–12 weeks — initially sitting higher and appearing firm, gradually softening and descending into natural position as surrounding tissue relaxes. Final results are fully visible at 3–6 months. Recovery from submuscular placement is typically slightly longer than subglandular due to the involvement of the chest muscle.

When correctly planned for your anatomy and performed by an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, modern cohesive silicone breast implants look and feel very natural — and are indistinguishable from natural breast tissue in the vast majority of patients at 6 months post-surgery. The key factors that determine naturality are: implant dimensions matched to your chest base width — not oversized for your frame; correct profile selected for your tissue thickness; submuscular or dual-plane placement providing muscular coverage over the upper implant (particularly important in thin-tissued patients); and precise surgical technique. At Maynee, implant selection is anatomy-first — dimensions are chosen to fit your chest, producing a result that looks genuinely proportionate rather than obviously augmented. The most common cause of an unnatural breast augmentation result is an implant too wide or too large for the patient's chest — which is exactly what measurement-based implant selection prevents.

The majority of women are able to breastfeed normally after breast augmentation — the milk-producing glandular tissue and the major milk ducts are generally undisturbed by implant placement, provided the incision and pocket approach avoid severing the ducts. The inframammary (under-breast crease) incision — the most commonly used approach at Maynee — has the lowest risk to breastfeeding function as it avoids the nipple-areola complex and glandular tissue entirely. Periareolar (nipple-edge) incisions carry the highest risk to breastfeeding capacity as the approach passes through or near the nipple ducts and can affect nipple sensation and the let-down reflex. If breastfeeding preservation is important to you, inform your surgeon clearly at your consultation — incision placement and pocket approach will be planned accordingly. It is also worth noting that even without augmentation, some women are unable to breastfeed — augmentation does not universally affect breastfeeding capacity.

Breast implants can partially obscure standard mammography views — and this is most significant with subglandular (over the muscle) placement, as the implant lies directly in front of more breast tissue. With submuscular (under the muscle) placement — the most commonly recommended approach at Maynee — this interference is substantially reduced, as the implant sits behind the breast tissue and the muscle, allowing better visualisation of the glandular tissue in standard views. Most importantly: when scheduling a mammogram after breast augmentation, always inform the radiologist and breast imaging team that you have implants. Additional displacement views (Eklund technique) are used specifically for augmented patients to maximise visualisation of the natural breast tissue around the implant. Breast implants do not increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Routine mammography screening should continue as per standard recommendations for your age and family history — augmentation does not change this need.

Modern cohesive silicone breast implants are not lifetime devices — but they are also not routinely replaced at a fixed interval. The idea that all implants must be replaced at 10 years is outdated and inaccurate. Most contemporary implants have a projected lifespan of 15–20+ years without symptoms of rupture or complication, and replacement is indicated only if there is confirmed implant rupture, significant capsular contracture requiring surgical intervention, or a change in breast appearance that warrants revision. You will not be scheduled for automatic replacement surgery unless there is a clinical reason to do so. However, periodic monitoring is important — your surgeon will recommend regular ultrasound or MRI surveillance (typically at 5–10 year intervals) to assess implant integrity, particularly for silicone implants where rupture may be silent and not immediately apparent. At Maynee, a structured long-term monitoring plan is part of every patient's care from the day of surgery.

Breast augmentation performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in an accredited surgical facility using quality-certified implants is a safe, well-established procedure with consistently high patient satisfaction rates — it is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure in the world. As with any surgical procedure under general anaesthesia, risks exist and must be understood before consenting. Known risks include: capsular contracture (scar tissue forming around the implant, causing hardness — most commonly managed with massage or, if severe, surgical treatment); implant rupture (requires replacement if confirmed); seroma (fluid around the implant pocket — drained if persistent); infection (rare but requires antibiotics or, rarely, temporary implant removal); temporary or permanent changes in nipple or breast sensation; rippling or visible implant edges (reduced by correct implant sizing and placement); implant malposition (displacement from original position); and Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL — an extremely rare lymphoma associated specifically with certain textured implants, not smooth; very treatable when diagnosed early). At Maynee, only approved, smooth or quality-certified implants from reputable manufacturers are used, and your surgeon will discuss every risk in full at your consultation.

Breast augmentation cost at Maynee in Chennai is determined at your surgical consultation after a thorough assessment of your anatomy and the specific procedure required. The total investment varies based on: implant type and manufacturer (silicone round, anatomical cohesive gel or fat transfer), implant size and projection profile, surgical approach and pocket placement technique (submuscular, dual-plane or subglandular), whether a concurrent breast lift (mastopexy) is required, facility fees, anaesthesiologist fees, and post-operative care requirements. We do not publish fixed per-procedure pricing as every breast augmentation at Maynee is individually designed — applying a single published price to a procedure that varies substantially in implant cost, operative time and technical complexity would be misleading and potentially inaccurate. Your consultation provides a comprehensive, all-inclusive written quote with complete transparency — covering surgeon's fee, anaesthesiologist, facility, implants, post-operative appointments and scar management — with no hidden charges at any stage.