Breast surgey is a procedure which is required for disease conditions, cosmetic reasons and gender reassignment. The types of surgery for the breast usually performed are:

• Breast augmentation or enhancing the size of the breasts.
• Breast Reduction- To reduce the size of breasts.
• Mastopexy - To uplift sagging breasts.
• Asymmetrical breast - Where the breasts are of unequal size.
• Acessory breast - There is breast tissues in areas like the arm pits that need to be removed
• Breast reconstruction following mastectomy or removal of the breast in malignancy. This is to be discussed at the time of the first surgery, though it can be done at a second sittting. Often in India, this is offered only at the request of patients who would like to undergo a single procedure.

Breast Surgery - Types

• Breast reduction surgery
• Breast Augmentation surgery
• Breast Reconstruction

Breast Surgery is a very safe and has a high satisfaction score by patients. During the first consultation, Dr. Shivaram Bharathwaj will spend considerable time in looking at the requirements of patients. After discussing the various options available, anaesthetic fitness will need to be obtained. The admission is done one day prior to the surgery as the patient needs to be on an empty stomach for the procedure. Most breast surgeries take anywhere between three to four hours. Once transferred to the ward, pain killers will be addministered and discharge can be done the next day depending on the procedure. The review will be done to remove the sutures and look for any healing issues. If any drug allergy or keloid tendencies are there, it should be informed prior to surgery.