Quick overview
Breast augmentation (augmentation mammaplasty) increases breast volume, improves symmetry, and restores upper-pole fullness. Dr. Kailash Narasimhan offers personalized breast augmentation in St. Petersburg serving Tampa, Clearwater and the greater Tampa Bay area, combining modern implant options, careful incision planning, and proven recovery protocols to deliver natural, long-lasting results. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
Incision options — tailored to your anatomy
Dr. Narasimhan customizes the incision based on your anatomy, implant choice, and aesthetic goals. The two most commonly used incisions at his practice are:
- Inframammary (breast-fold) incision — hidden in the crease beneath the breast; offers excellent surgeon control and is commonly used for silicone and larger implants. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
- Periareolar incision — placed around the areola; often chosen when the areola size and implant type make this approach appropriate. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
(Other incision patterns may be considered depending on your case; Dr. Narasimhan will review options at consultation.) narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
Implant types & technology Dr. Narasimhan uses
Dr. Narasimhan offers contemporary implant choices and techniques so you can balance feel, shape, and longevity:
- Silicone gel implants — often feel most like natural breast tissue and are available in a variety of shapes and profiles (including cohesive “gummy bear” options). narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
- Saline implants — filled after placement; allow smaller insertion incisions and are safely absorbed if a rupture occurs. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
- Placement options — submuscular (under the pectoral muscle) or subglandular (over the muscle) chosen to optimize aesthetic outcome and breastfeeding considerations. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
Dr. Narasimhan uses careful intra-operative techniques (internal absorbable sutures, precise pocket creation, size trials in-theater) and modern implant lines to reduce complications such as malposition, rippling, and capsular contracture. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
Safety & facility standards
- Boarded surgeon & expertise: Dr. Narasimhan is double-board-certified (Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery), a credential that reflects additional training and commitment to safety and outcomes. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
- Accredited surgical care: Procedures are performed in accredited surgical settings with appropriate anesthesia and post-op monitoring (the practice lists accredited center use across procedures). This helps ensure patient safety and consistent perioperative standards. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
- Informed consent & complication counseling: The practice provides thorough preoperative counseling about risks (capsular contracture, rupture, implant-related issues such as BIA-ALCL), and long-term monitoring recommendations (MRI for silicone implants when indicated). narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
Cost — transparent ranges & financing
- Practice pricing (physician fee range): Dr. Narasimhan’s site lists typical physician fees for breast augmentation in the range of $4,000–$6,000 (physician fee depends on complexity, revision needs, and implant choice). narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
- Full procedure estimate (practice fee table): The clinic’s published fee table lists Breast Augmentation ≈ $7,349 as a guideline for total pricing (this reflects the practice’s published fee table—individualized estimates require an in-person consultation and may include facility, anesthesia, and implant costs). narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
- Why prices vary: Final cost varies with implant type (silicone vs saline vs gummy bear), implant size, pocket plane, need for revision or concurrent procedures (lift, fat grafting), anesthesia/facility fees, and geographic market factors. The practice offers financing options (e.g., PatientFi/CareCredit discussed on the site) to help patients budget their procedure. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
Note: these are practice-published guides. Dr. Narasimhan provides itemized, personalized cost estimates after consultation. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
Recovery timeline & expectations
- Procedure length & anesthesia: Most breast augmentations take 1–2 hours under general anesthesia; patients go home the same day. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
- Early recovery: Light activity often resumes within 1 week; avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for 4–6 weeks as tissues heal. Expect soreness, swelling, and temporary changes in sensation. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
- Scarring timeline: Scars are typically pink and firm for 6–8 weeks, then soften and fade over months (up to about a year). narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
- Long-term monitoring: Implants are not lifetime devices—silicone and saline implants commonly last 10–15 years or more but may require exchange or removal. Periodic follow-up (and MRI screening for some silicone implants) is recommended. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
Why Dr. Narasimhan’s experience and technology provide value
When evaluating cost, consider these practice strengths that support the investment:
- Double-board certification & focused experience. Dr. Narasimhan’s dual certification and sub-specialty focus on breasts and body surgery reduce risk and improve aesthetic judgment, especially important for achieving natural proportions and minimizing revision rates. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
- Modern implant options & intra-op technique. Offering silicone, gummy-bear cohesive gel, and saline implants plus meticulous pocket creation, internal absorbable suturing, and careful implant selection helps achieve durable, natural results. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
- Accredited surgical setting & perioperative care. Accredited OR standards, board-certified anesthesia, and structured post-op follow-up add safety and comfort that matter—these elements are part of the practice’s patient care model. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
- Extensive before/after gallery & revision capability. The practice gallery documents many augmentation and revision cases (useful to set realistic expectations). Dr. Narasimhan also performs revision procedures when prior implants need exchange or correction—experience with revisions is an important value indicator. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
Taken together, these capabilities explain why an experienced, well-resourced practice may charge more than lower-overhead providers: better planning, safer facilities, superior implant selection, and surgical skill reduce complication and revision risk over time. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
How to decide (questions to ask at your consultation)
Frequently asked questions (short)
Can I breastfeed after augmentation? Most patients can breastfeed, especially when inframammary incisions are used and implants are placed under the muscle, but discuss plans with Dr. Narasimhan. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
How long until I see final results? Early shape is visible in weeks; implants typically “settle” and soften over several months. Full softening and scar maturation can take 6–12 months. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
What if I need a revision in the future? Dr. Narasimhan performs implant exchanges and revision surgery; expect individualized planning and costs depending on the reason for revision. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com
Call to action (Tampa Bay & St. Petersburg)
If you live in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, or anywhere in Tampa Bay and want a personalized breast augmentation plan—incisions, implant type, cost estimate, and recovery plan—schedule a consultation with Dr. Kailash Narasimhan. View his before/after gallery and request a personalized quote to see a detailed, itemized estimate for your anatomy and goals. narasimhanplasticsurgery.com+1
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