Breast Augmentation
A surgical procedure that increases breast size and shape using implants.
What is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation increases the size, shape, or fullness of the breasts using silicone or saline implants, placed either beneath the breast tissue or beneath the chest muscle. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss implant type, size, and placement based on your body proportions, goals, and existing breast tissue. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia through a small, carefully placed incision, most often beneath the breast fold, around the areola, or in the underarm area, chosen to minimize visible scarring. Surgery typically takes one to two hours, and most patients return home the same day.
Why is this procedure performed?
- A desire to increase breast size or fullness
- Restoring breast volume lost after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
- Correcting asymmetry between the breasts
- As part of breast reconstruction following mastectomy
- A desire for improved proportion and balance with the rest of the body
How does this procedure help?
Breast augmentation can significantly enhance body proportion and confidence, with results that are immediately visible after surgery, though final positioning settles over several weeks as swelling resolves. Most patients return to non-strenuous daily activities within a few days and to full activity, including exercise, within four to six weeks. Modern implants are designed to look and feel natural, and with proper care and monitoring, can provide long-lasting results.
How quickly can this be arranged in India?
Typical timeline in India
2–4 weeks
Compared to Canada / USA
70–85% faster
Cost savings vs. Canada / USA
60–85% less
Context
Patients in Canada and the USA wait an average of 6–18 months for elective procedures. In India's private sector, the same procedures are typically scheduled within 2–4 weeks of confirmation.
Timeline data based on publicly available data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and NHS/Commonwealth Fund comparative studies. Cost estimates based on publicly available medical tourism cost comparisons, including Patients Beyond Borders. Actual costs vary by hospital and case complexity and are confirmed during your clinical assessment.
How does Medicay Global help?
We coordinate access to this procedure through our vetted hospital network in India, handling everything non-clinical along the way. Your Personal Medical Representative manages scheduling, logistics, and communication on your behalf, so you can focus on your health. Medicay Global coordinates access — all clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians.
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