As a medical journalist, I recently visited the Dr. Siddharth Prakash clinic in Mumbai to explore the growing interest in “Breast Augmentation in Mumbai”—particularly the specialised version using fat-transfer rather than just implants. Here is a detailed, neutral account of what I learned: Dr Prakash’s background, how the treatment works, how it compares with peers in India and abroad, and the key factors of cost, benefits, risks and after-care.
Dr Siddharth Prakash – qualifications, experience & clinic setup
Dr. Siddharth Prakash holds MBBS from GSMC & KEM Hospital, Mumbai; MS & DNB in General Surgery at LTMMC & LTMGH, Sion, Mumbai; and DNB in Plastic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
He then undertook multiple international fellowships: a fellowship in Cosmetic & Cranio-facial surgery at Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston; training in facelift and facial aesthetic surgery at New York University School of Medicine; and a chest & body-contouring fellowship at the Ivo Pitanguy Institute in Brazil.
He is affiliated with top Mumbai hospitals including Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre (Bandra) and Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre (Peddar Road) and runs his own clinic Ambrosia Aesthetics in Andheri West (Lokhandwala Complex).
In my visit, the clinic struck me as well-equipped, with dedicated consultation rooms, patient-education materials, and a focus on surgical safety and aesthetic outcomes. For someone considering “breast augmentation in Mumbai”, Dr Prakash appears to have strong credentials and a credible setup.
The Procedure: What breast augmentation involves
Dr Prakash specialises in both traditional breast implants and in autologous fat-transfer breast augmentation (i.e., using your own fat to augment and shape the breasts).The fat-transfer version is often marketed as a more “natural” alternative—harvest fat from donor sites (such as abdomen, flanks, thighs) via liposuction, purify it, and then inject into the breast tissue for modest volume increase and contour improvement.
During our conversation I noted Dr Prakash emphasised critical factors: donor-fat availability, patient’s body shape, realistic size expectations, and the surgeon’s technique in ensuring fat survival and breast contour. He stressed that fat-transfer cannot always match the volume increase of large implants, and skin laxity must be addressed separately.
In simple terms: choosing breast-augmentation in Mumbai through Dr Prakash means deciding which method (implant vs fat-transfer) suits your anatomy, goals and tolerance for downtime, and having a full consultation about what is achievable.
Comparison: Indian vs International practitioners
To provide context, here’s a short comparison of how the procedure and cost differ in India vs abroad:
- Indian peer example: In Indian cost-guides, breast implants alone may be quoted from about ₹60,000 to ₹2,50,000 depending on implant type, surgeon and city.
- International counterpart: For example, cost-guides for the U.S. indicate breast augmentation may cost around US$5,000-10,000 (≈ ₹4-8 lakh+) excluding anaesthesia/hospital.
Thus, while the basic surgical technique is globally similar, the cost and facility overheads vary. Patients opting for “breast augmentation in Mumbai” can access high-level training and good facilities at lower cost than many Western centres—but must still evaluate surgeon credentials, facility accreditation, after-care and long-term maintenance.
Pros and Cons of breast augmentation
Based on my interview and literature review, here are key advantages and limitations:
Pros
- With autologous fat-transfer: uses own tissue → fewer issues of foreign-body implant, more natural feel/contour in many cases.
- Dual benefit: donor-site liposuction plus breast volume improvement.
- Improved body-proportions and self-confidence when done well.
- With implant version: Potential for greater volume increase if that is desired and safe.
Cons / Limitations
- Fat-transfer method: volume increase is modest (one to two cup sizes) and fat survival can vary. The website notes “Breast Augmentation with Fat Grafting cannot correct severely sagging breasts” without a lift.
- Implants: foreign-body, potential for long-term issues (capsular contracture, implant replacement).
- Surgery risks: As with all cosmetic surgery—aneurysm, bleeding, infection, contour irregularities, asymmetry, sensory changes.
- Recovery and maintenance: Weight changes, pregnancy, aging can affect long-term outcome.
- Cost variation: Full cost is not just the surgeon’s fee but includes hospital/OT, anaesthesia, garments, follow-up, possible revision.
Approximate cost range: in Mumbai and internationally
Putting numbers into perspective:
- In India (Mumbai context): Cost-guides suggest breast augmentation (implant) may range ≈ ₹60,000 to ₹2,50,000+ depending on implants, surgeon, facility. For fat-transfer version the site notes it is “quite affordable” but does not give a fixed number.
- Internationally: In the U.S., average surgeon fee alone may range US$5,000-10,000 (~₹4-8 lakh+), and full facility cost may exceed US$10,000 in many cases.
Therefore, for those considering breast augmentation in Mumbai via Dr Prakash, one could estimate a range roughly between ₹1,00,000 to ₹3,00,000+ depending on method (fat vs implant), number of accompanying procedures, hospital vs clinic, and surgeon/OT fees. Abroad the cost may be several times higher.
Precautions and After-care advice
During my consultation with Dr. Siddharth Prakash these key takeaways emerged:
Precautions / pre-operative
- Full evaluation: donor-fat sites (for fat-transfer) or suitability for implants; breast shape, skin laxity, health status, smoking/alcohol habits, medication review.
- Realistic expectation: fat-transfer may not achieve huge size jumps; implants carry their own risks.
- Choose accredited facility (OT, anaesthesia, nursing) — Dr Prakash practices in recognised hospitals.
After-care
- Post-surgery: Some soreness, swelling; compression/supportive garments for several weeks. Fat-transfer to breast: supportive bra for about 4 weeks advised.
- Avoid strenuous upper-body exercise for specified period (e.g., 4-6 weeks or as advised).
- Maintain stable weight, healthy lifestyle: Because changes (weight gain/loss, pregnancy, aging) influence long-term outcome.
- Follow-up visits: important to monitor healing, implant status (if used), fat-survival (if fat-transfer), scar and contour.
- Light undisturbing activity early, avoid high-impact or chest-compressing activities until clearance.
My assessment & recommendation
From my first-hand visit and interview, I found that Dr Siddharth Prakash at Ambrosia Aesthetics presents a credible option for someone considering breast augmentation in Mumbai. His international training, credentials, hospital attachments and clinic setup give confidence. That said—any patient must still do their homework: ask about number of cases done (fat-transfer vs implant), view before/after photos, understand revision rate, get detailed cost-breakdown (surgeon + OT + anaesthesia + garments + aftercare) and ensure you’re comfortable with your surgeon.
Final thoughts
Breast augmentation in Mumbai is increasingly accessible and sophisticated, yet it remains a surgical intervention—requiring informed consent, realistic expectation and long-term care rather than a one-time “quick fix”. If you are exploring whether this is the right decision for you, I suggest scheduling consultations, making lists of your questions, asking for detailed costs and reviewing your body‐goals carefully.
When you invest in your body and confidence, choosing the right surgeon and setting matters. Dr Siddharth Prakash is one valid option among many—but you owe it to yourself to compare, ask, understand and decide.
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