This has been a question which has been in the mind of any woman contemplating breast augmentation in India. It has been declared by the FDA as back as November 2006, that silicone filled gel breast implants are safe but only for use in women who are over 22 years of age.

Here it is very important to note that the FDA had approved only 2 implant manufacturers for gel implants and saline implants- MENTOR & INAMED (ALSO CALLED McGHAN OR ALLERGAN). The other companies were not considered to be reasonably safe. For breast enlargement with breast implants in India, Dr Tejinder Bhatti uses only Mentor implants for all his clients since your safety and well-being are foremost at Darling Buds Clinic, Chandigarh, India.

What complications should I expect?

Though breast pain, breast hardness, and numbness in the nipple may last a few days to a couple of months, usually we have not yet encountered a serious complication in our practice.

How long do the breast implants last?

Though an implant should last for 20 years, sometimes they need to be changed after 10 years in our practice.

4 out of 10 reconstruction patients need additional surgery within three years of getting implants.

How long breast implants last?

Though most last for many years, at times some leak or break much earlier. This is prevented by using a high quality implant. Our study of breast implants in India shows that the average breast implant lasts for 13.5 years.

How much do breast implants cost after the initial surgery?

In the USA women pay on an average USD 5000 for breast enhancement with an average quality breast implant. Every week we hear from American women who want to have their implants removed and cannot afford to do so. At Darling Buds Clinic at Chandigarh, India we charge Rs 80,000 (USD 1900) for the complete procedure of breast augmentation in India, without any hidden cost. At our center we use only Mentor Breast Implantsfor breast enlargement in India for all our cases. This is since they are FDA approved.

Please note that your health insurance company shall never pay for breast enhancement in India or in your own country.

Will my breast implants cause cancer?

No, they do not. However, you have to get 2 yearly mammograms at an expert center to rule out an incidental tumor..