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Breast Augmentation at Narasimhan Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is about making a change. The women who choose double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kailash Narasimhan for a combined breast augmentation in Tampa are looking for something beyond a bigger cup size: they want a change that will enhance the satisfaction they feel in their lives.

Dr. Narasimhan appreciates the transformative power of breast augmentation in his practice, enabling both a physical and emotional transformation.

Breast augmentation is the most popular breast enhancement procedure Dr. Narasimhan performs. To discover how we can help you look and feel your best, request a consultation using our online form or call our office at (727) 289-7119.

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Breast Augmentation at a Glance

  • Tailored Volume – Choose from breast implants or fat grafts to enhance breast size and shape
  • Quick Procedure – Breast augmentation surgery takes 1–2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia
  • Moderate Recovery – Return to light activity in 1 week, full exercise by 4–6 weeks
  • Variety of Implants – Breast implant options include saline, round silicone, gummy bear, or textured surface
  • Long‑Term Results – Enjoy your breast augmentation results for years to come

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Subtle, Strategic, and Tailored to You

What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation (augmentation mammaplasty) is a cosmetic surgery procedure that enhances breast volume, corrects asymmetry, or restores shape.

You can undergo breast augmentation using saline breast implants, silicone implants (including silicone gel breast implants and cohesive silicone options), or autologous fat transfer—a technique that uses your own fat tissue for a more natural result. Popular for restoring cleavage after weight loss or pregnancy, breast augmentation helps restore your contours and confidence.

Find Your Perfect Fit

What Is Breast Augmentation Surgery Like?

Your breast augmentation surgery is a completely personalized experience tailored to your unique proportions and aesthetic goals. Dr. Narasimhan will help you select the right breast implants for you, including the most suitable breast implant size, material, and shape. He will also review exactly what to expect at every step of the breast augmentation procedure and recovery period.Common breast lift techniques and incision patterns include:

The breast augmentation surgery itself is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes 1-2 hours to perform. Dr. Narasimhan makes precise incisions, typically in the inframammary fold or around the areola, then creates a pocket either under the chest muscles (pectoral muscle placement) or over them. Your selected breast implants are inserted and carefully positioned for balanced, natural contours. If you’re opting for fat transfer, a refined fat graft harvested from another area with liposuction is injected into strategic areas to enhance your breast shape.

Dr. Narasimhan minimizes scar tissue through meticulous incision closure techniques. The incisions are then dressed and a surgical bra is applied to support smooth healing. Patients return home the same day as their breast implant surgery after a short monitoring period while anesthesia wears off.

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Why It Matters

What Are the Benefits of Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation offers more than an increase in breast size. It can help correct sagging breasts, improve volume lost after weight changes or breastfeeding, and re-establish balance between your breast tissue and your body shape. With choices like saline or silicone breast implants, anatomical or round implants, or the option of fat transfer, patients gain control over their silhouette. Following their breast augmentation procedure, many women report improved self-esteem and comfort in clothing, swimwear, and everyday life.

Why You Might Consider Breast Enhancement Surgery

Am I a Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Here are just a few reasons you might choose breast augmentation at Narasimhan Plastic Surgery:

  • Achieving a bigger breast size than you have ever had
  • Restoring volume lost after breastfeeding or significant weight loss
  • Feeling more comfortable in revealing clothing or swimsuits
  • Enjoying the self-confidence that comes with knowing you look your best
  • Looking as healthy as you feel inside

No matter your reason, Dr. Narasimhan is happy to share information about the breast augmentation surgery and breast implant options when you meet with him. For answers to common questions, see his Breast Augmentation FAQ.

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All About Breast Augmentation | St. Petersburg Specialist Dr. Kailash Narasimhan

Volume, Symmetry, and a Look You Love

How To Choose the Right Breast Implant Size

Dr. Narasimhan believes that patient education is one of the most important ways to ensure a successful surgical outcome. If you’re considering breast augmentation, you’ve probably given a lot of thought to your desired breast size. Dr. Narasimhan urges you to keep these points in mind as you continue your research:

Cup size isn’t everything.

If you’ve ever shopped around for bras, you likely already know that cup sizes can vary quite a bit between manufacturers. This inconsistency is what makes cup size an unreliable way to plan for breast augmentation. Rather than using cup sizes, breast implants are measured in cubic centimeters (cc). While it’s good to have an idea of your desired look prior to surgery, Dr. Narasimhan introduces you to your size options during your consultation. During this appointment, you may also use breast implant sizers, which allow you to “try on” your new look before undergoing surgery.

Each woman is different.

If you know a friend or family member who’s had a great breast augmentation, it can be tempting to want to model your results after hers. But each woman is unique, and what works for your friend may not be the best choice for you. Factors such as your height, body type, chest width, and existing breast tissue can all affect how your breast implants look once they’re placed. Dr. Narasimhan’s years of experience performing breast augmentation surgeries have enabled him to better predict results for each woman. He uses this knowledge to guide you through the breast implant selection process, ensuring a beautiful result that’s uniquely tailored to you.

Should I Choose Saline or Silicone Gel Breast Implants?

Women who choose Narasimhan Plastic Surgery have many options when it comes to breast implants. Of course, Dr. Narasimhan will discuss implant size with you and help you make a decision that will make you happy for many years to come. And he’ll also share with you all the benefits and drawbacks of saline implants and the latest generation of silicone gel implants.

While saline implants have been available for over three decades as an implant option, the latest silicone gel implants represent a true innovation. These breast implants contain a cohesive silicone gel that can give your breasts a very natural look and feel. In fact, most women choose silicone gel over saline for this reason. No matter which implant type you choose for your breast augmentation, Dr. Narasimhan has the surgical expertise to achieve a naturally enhanced result.

I have been very pleased with my breast procedure. They look so much younger and fuller. The experience from start to finish has been great, thank you, Dr. Narasimhan

A Week-by-Week Guide to Recovery

Breast Augmentation Recovery

Breast augmentation is an outpatient surgical procedure, so you will return home on the day of surgery in the care of an adult friend or family member.

While experiences vary between patients and with the specifics of each surgery, here is a general timeline of significant recovery milestones following breast implant surgery::

  • Resume showering: 48 hours
  • Back to non-strenuous work and school: 3 to 7 days
  • Keep incisions clean and dry: 2 weeks
  • Wear surgical bra: 2+ weeks
  • Swelling and bruising fade: 3 to 4 weeks
  • Resume activities:
  • 1 week: Gentle walking and household chores (no lifting over 10 pounds)
  • 2 weeks: Light exercise like stationary biking, walking on a treadmill
  • 3 to 4 weeks: More strenuous aerobic activity, sexual activity
  • 5 to 6 weeks: Running, swimming, weight lifting (no restrictions)
  • Breast implants drop: 3 months
  • Final results: 6 months
  • Scars fade: 12 months

You will be provided with specific recovery instructions after your breast augmentation surgery. Feel free to call us if you have any questions or concerns. After your initial recovery, Dr. Narasimhan will follow up with you at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months to assess your progress.

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Seeing the Change

Breast Augmentation Results

Immediate fullness is noticeable following breast augmentation surgery, but your final look emerges over the next 3–6 months, revealing a soft, full, naturally settled breast shape.

Silicone and saline breast implants typically last 10–15 years or longer. The results of fat transfer breast augmentation are permanent but depend on maintaining a stable weight. With expert care, your breast implant results are long-lasting, allowing you to enjoy your new contours—and the confidence that comes with them—for years to come.

A Shape That Feels Like You

Why Select Narasimhan Plastic Surgery for Breast Augmentation?

Thinking about breast augmentation? Whether you're considering silicone breast implants, saline breast implants, cohesive silicone (gummy bear implants), or fat transfer breast augmentation, Dr. Narasimhan offers tailored surgical procedures designed to enhance your body in a way that looks and feels natural to you.

As a double board‑certified plastic surgeon experienced in both cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, he ensures the results of your breast augmentation procedure reflect your goals and anatomy.

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Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kailash Narasimhan

dedicated to your care

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Dr. Narasimhan’s passion for plastic surgery is evident in his impressive credentials, which include:

Double board certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Otolaryngology (Head & Neck Surgery)

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Guest faculty at internationally renowned cosmetic surgery meetings, such as the Dallas Cosmetic Symposium

Breast Augmentation

Frequently Asked Questions

The physician fees for breast augmentation at our St. Petersburg practice typically ranges from $4,000 to $6,000. Several factors determine the final cost, including the type of implant and the complexity of the procedure. To receive your personalized quote, schedule an in-person consultation with Dr. Narasimhan to discuss your breast enhancement procedure.

Dr. Narasimhan performs revision surgery to exchange implants or correct unsatisfactory results from previous breast surgery. These procedures may accomplish one or more of the following goals:

  • Improving implant position when the breasts are too low, high, close together, or far apart.
  • Correcting a complication, such as capsular contracture.
  • Removing implants completely (explant surgery).
  • Changing breast implant size, type, or fill material.

The “best” incision for each breast augmentation patient depends on a number of factors, including the type and size of implants, breast anatomy, and personal preference. Dr. Narasimhan typically uses the breast crease (inframammary) incision or an incision around the areola (periareolar).

Many women combine breast augmentation with a tummy tuck and liposuction to attain multiple improvements with a single surgery and recovery period. These combination procedures, called mommy makeovers, are personalized to each patient’s unique needs and cosmetic goals.

Breast augmentation increases the size of the breasts and enhances their shape and contour. A breast lift reduces sagging by removing excess skin; it does not increase the size of the breasts. Many women need a combined breast augmentation and lift to attain the breast size and shape they desire.

Yes, most women can still breastfeed with breast implants, especially when inframammary incisions are used and the implants are placed under the muscle.

Silicone gel and cohesive gummy bear implants offer a softer, more natural feel. Saline implants allow precise sizing and are absorbed safely if ruptured.

After breast augmentation, the scar tissue is usually prominent, firm, and pink for at least 6 to 8 weeks after surgery. In most cases, the scars shrink, flatten, and fade, but this process can take up to a year.

The surgical procedure usually takes between one and two hours, with most patients going home the same day.

After breast augmentation, it’s common for breast implants to sit higher on the chest than desired because of swelling and tightness of the breast skin and chest muscles. Within a few months, swelling fades, tissues relax, and the implants “drop and fluff” into a natural position.

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