Dr. Pathak carefully plans your surgery, prioritizing your comfort and safety. During the procedure, you will sleep deeply under general anesthesia and feel no pain or discomfort. After surgery, you can take narcotic painkillers prescribed by the doctor to alleviate any soreness in the chest. Many patients find they can switch to over-the-counter pain medications during their first week of recovery.

You will attend multiple visits to Dr. Pathak’s office in Westchester County, NY, and Greenwich, CT, over the course of your breast augmentation procedure. In combination with your consultation and surgery, you will return for a series of follow-up sessions to ensure you are healing properly and without complications.

You’ll see an immediate improvement in breast volume and shape, but final results take time to develop. Early on, your implants may sit higher on the chest, feel firm, or appear slightly full in the upper pole—this is completely normal. As your body heals, the implants undergo the expected “drop and fluff” phase, during which the muscles loosen and the implants gradually settle into a softer, lower, more natural position. Swelling continues to improve throughout this process. Most patients see significant refinement within a few months, with final results visible as the implants fully settle and the tissues relax.

Dr. Pathak places incisions in areas where scarring will later be well-concealed. Whether the incision is along the breast crease, around the areola, or within the armpit, you can expect inconspicuous scarring. While scars never completely disappear, they will fade and flatten with time. Dr. Pathak takes scar care seriously and provides a structured scar-management regimen to each patient. This includes early use of medical-grade scar gel and, when appropriate, advanced options such as laser therapy or small steroid injections. These tools help refine the scar early and guide it toward the best cosmetic outcome.

Getting proper rest and relaxation is essential after surgery, so don’t push yourself too much too soon. Dr. Pathak recommends taking 4-6 weeks off from strenuous workouts and heavy lifting. However, you can engage in light, gentle walks right away.

Yes! As an aesthetic fellowship-trained, double-board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Pathak performs a broad array of aesthetic procedures for the face, breasts, body, and skin. During your preliminary consultation, he can discuss your options for a combined approach to care. Many patients pair breast augmentation with a breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, or non-invasive facial rejuvenation treatments.

During your consultation in Westchester County, NY, and Greenwich, CT, Dr. Pathak will thoroughly review all potential risks and benefits so you feel fully informed and confident moving forward. While breast augmentation is considered a safe and common procedure, all surgeries carry some degree of risk. Possible complications may include:

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Asymmetry
• Fluid accumulation (seroma)
• Adverse reactions to anesthesia
• Changes in skin or nipple sensitivity
• Changes in skin color
• Capsular contracture
• Implant rippling or visibility
• Implant rupture or leakage
• Breast Implant Illness (BII)

Dr. Pathak’s advanced training, meticulous technique, and personalized approach help reduce these risks and support a smooth, successful recovery.

To select the best plastic surgeon, it’s a good idea to begin by investigating each potential provider’s training background, board certifications, specialized techniques, and testimonials and before-and-after photos. Next, it is indispensable to meet with your surgeon in person, as this will help you best determine if working together feels like the right fit. You will be able to ask questions and get a sense of the rapport between you and your doctor. To this end, Dr. Pathak invites you to book a private consultation with him in Purchase, NY, so you can get to know his approach to care and learn more about his precision-oriented techniques. Call today to get started!