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Breast augmentation

Augmentation Mammoplasty in Brazzaville

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$4,700

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Results

Results after mammoplasty
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Mammoplasty

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Method: implants

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Mammoplasty

Method: implants

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Mammoplasty

Method: implants

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Mammoplasty

Method: implants

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Mammoplasty

Method: implants

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Comparison

Mammoplasty methods

Our surgeons use two main methods of breast correction — augmentation and reduction. See the goal, the precision and the indications of each to make an informed choice.

Breast augmentation

Size and shape correction with implants

Breast augmentation diagram: initial shape, implant placement and result

Discounted price

$4,700 $5,900

Main goal
More volume, shape correction
Who it is for
Low volume, asymmetry
Type of anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, 1 day

Breast reduction

Reducing breast volume and weight to correct size

Breast reduction diagram: initial volume, removal of excess tissue and result

Discounted price

$4,700 $5,900

Main goal
Less volume, better proportions
Who it is for
Large volume, physical discomfort
Type of anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, 1–2 days

At the consultation the surgeon assesses the shape and proportions of your breasts, discusses your wishes and chooses the best mammoplasty option for you.

The consultation is free, before surgery and with no commitment.

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Comparison

Round or anatomical implants

There are two main types of implants we place: round and anatomical. Both enlarge and reshape the breasts, while their form and the resulting look are different.

Round implant

A fuller upper pole with even volume

Breast augmentation with a round implant: initial shape, implant and result
Main goal
Pronounced volume and fullness
Shape
Symmetrical round shape
How the result looks
A fuller upper breast

Anatomical implant

A natural slope with a soft, teardrop-like shape

Breast augmentation with an anatomical teardrop implant: initial shape, implant and result
Main goal
The most natural contour
Shape
Teardrop shape
How the result looks
A smooth natural slope

The surgeon will help you choose the implant shape and volume.

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Mammoplasty from the inside: expert views and patient stories

Inside the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

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Mammoplasty is not for everyone

If your case can be solved without surgery, the doctor will tell you so at the consultation — and you will not spend money for nothing.

Suitable

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  • Insufficient breast volume
  • Asymmetry of breast shape or size
  • Sagging breasts
  • Loss of volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Change of breast shape after weight loss
  • Excessively large breasts
  • Back and neck pain from heavy breasts
  • Congenital features of breast shape
  • Correction needed after a previous surgery

Not suitable

Suitable
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Acute infectious diseases
  • Inflammation or damaged skin in the surgical area
  • Decompensated chronic diseases
  • Age under 18
  • Uncorrected blood clotting disorders
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Malignant breast tumours before treatment is complete

Not sure if surgery is right for you?

Write to us: your coordinator will request photos in a messenger, and the surgeon will review them and tell you whether mammoplasty suits you.

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Prices

You know the price
before the operation

The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

Discounted price

Breast augmentation

Size and shape correction with implants

A plastic surgeon during breast augmentation surgery

$4,700$5,900

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Breast reduction

Reducing the volume and weight of the breasts

Surgeons during breast reduction surgery

$4,700$5,900

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Breast reconstruction

Breast restoration after mastectomy

Surgeons during breast reconstruction

Price on request

The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

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Other services

  • First consultationFree
  • Breast lift without implants$5,900$4,700
  • Breast lift with implants$6,600$5,400
  • Implant removal$4,400$3,300
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Find out your mammoplasty plan and price

The surgeon assesses the anatomy and proportions of your breasts, listens to your wishes and chooses the right correction method.
The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

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Breast augmentation with implants

all inclusive

What $4,700 includes

Everything from surgery preparation
to support over 12 months.

  • Consultation and result modelling
  • A highly experienced medical team
  • Combined inhalation anaesthesia
  • Stay in comfortable wards and meals
  • Dressings and check-ups for a full year
  • 24/7 monitoring by medical staff

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Step by step

One day is enough at the clinic —
from the first tests to discharge

A correction plan agreed with you, inpatient observation and a year of follow-up.

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Consultation and planning the result

After assessing your figure and discussing your wishes, the surgeon chooses the best volume, shape and correction method.

Taking breast measurements before surgery2

Booking the surgery date

Your surgery date is reserved for you: the deposit can be paid by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer, and the terms are fixed in the medical services contract

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Tests ahead of surgery

Ahead of surgery you go through full testing — blood tests, an ECG and other examinations as prescribed by the doctor.

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Surgery

The operation follows your individual mammoplasty plan and is performed under general anaesthesia with continuous monitoring of the patient.

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Inpatient stay

After the operation you remain in the clinic's comfortable inpatient ward, cared for by the medical team until you are discharged.

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Recovery

A recovery programme is prescribed after surgery. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months follow your recovery, and for a year after surgery you consult your surgeon for free.

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Recovery
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Recovery

Getting ready for breast surgery

  • 1–2 months in advance

    Prepare for surgery with a few simple steps: a healthy balance of work and rest, more sleep, no stress, anxiety or strong emotions, and reduced physical activity.

    Oral hormonal contraceptives should be stopped no less than a month before the procedure

  • 1–2 weeks before

    Stop taking aspirin-containing drugs, steroids and hormonal medications for chronic conditions before surgery

    Complete your tests a week before the surgery

After breast surgery: recovery

  • 3 weeks

    Swelling from surgery fades after 3 weeks

  • 3 weeks

    Scars take shape within 3 weeks

  • 3 weeks

    No heavy exertion (lifting more than 3 kg)

  • 3 weeks

    Do not raise arms above shoulder level for 3 weeks

  • 1–1.5 months

    Post-correction recovery means wearing compression garments for 1–1.5 months

  • Within a period of 40 days

    Avoid intense gym workouts for up to 40 days and overly active aerobics; after a month light cardio is possible. Watch your diet and meals.

  • 3 months

    Discomfort fades after 3 months

  • 3 months

    Up to three months without baths or saunas, and without physiotherapy

  • up to 3 months

    Within 3 months all inflammatory changes in the tissue resolve and a “pocket” forms around the implant

Doctors

Surgeons you can trust

Dmitry S. Kuznetsov, plastic surgeon

Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

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7 years of experience

Plastic surgeon

Underwent residency in plastic surgery at the Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery. Specializes in breast and body surgery, aesthetic and reconstructive.

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Advantages

What makes patients choose us

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Simply find out — you lose nothing

At the consultation we talk through what you want and model the changes. The surgeon explains the possibilities of surgery so that the goal is clear to you.

Breast implants and a sports bra after surgery

We stay with you for a full year after surgery

For a year the surgeon monitors your recovery and how your breast shape settles. Check-ups and dressings are already included in the price.

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A shape that fits you

Your anatomy and wishes determine the shape, volume and correction method. In breast augmentation the implant size and profile are picked individually.

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We fit around your plans

We respect your time: available 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach — we adapt to your pace.

Taking breast measurements

Fixed prices

After the consultation the surgeon defines the extent of correction, and you get a clear price for the surgery — no surprises on the way to the result you want.

A comfortable inpatient ward after surgery

Care at every hour after surgery

Recovery begins in a comfortable inpatient ward under round-the-clock nursing care. The stay and meals are already included in the price.

FAQ

What people usually ask us
ahead of booking

Breast Augmentation in Brazzaville: price and what is included

Prices are in US dollars; the amount in brackets is an approximate conversion to XAF at the rate of 02.10.2026. The final price is fixed in your contract.

How much does breast augmentation in Brazzaville cost?

Prices start from $4,700 (≈ XAF 2,750,000). The surgeon sets the final price at the free consultation, and it is fixed in the contract, with no hidden extras.

What is included in the price?

The surgical team's work, anaesthesia, the inpatient stay with meals, dressings and follow-up visits for twelve months.

How do I get my exact price?

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Choosing breast augmentation in Brazzaville

This operation suits adult women who wish to restore or increase breast volume, including after childbirth once the body has fully recovered. Surgeons advise waiting at least 6–12 months after giving birth and after breastfeeding ends. Patients from Brazzaville considering it after a C-section can go ahead too, but a consultation and check-up are mandatory first.

Follow-up does not end at discharge. Throughout the year after mammoplasty, patients from Brazzaville can get free post-op consultations with the plastic surgeon, alongside dressings and planned check-ups. Slight asymmetry in the first weeks is normal and caused by swelling; if a difference persists after 3–6 months, the surgeon examines you to find the reason. Nipple sensitivity usually returns within 3–12 months.

Pricing is transparent: from $4,700 (≈ XAF 2,750,000) for augmentation, the same for breast reduction or a lift without implants, and $5,400 (≈ XAF 3,150,000) for a combined lift with implants. Reconstruction is priced on request. For people from Brazzaville, the plastic surgeon consultation is free, and in-house instalments make planning easier. Leave a request to get your personal correction plan.

Patient reviews

What patients write after this operation. Reviews are translated from the original language.

Anna Smirnova

I went to Dmitry Sergeyevich for breast augmentation with implants. At the consultation everything was explained in detail, and together we chose the best size. The operation under combined anaesthesia took 2 hours, and I was discharged home the next day. The swelling went down in about a month, and my breasts look very natural. The year of follow-up care is a real lifesaver: you can always ask a question and get an answer. Thank you to the clinic!

Breast augmentation

Doctor: Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

Ekaterina Morozova

After two births I decided on a breast lift without implants. I chose Dmitry Sergeyevich and have no regrets. The result exceeded all my expectations: my breasts are lifted and the shape is youthful and firm. The incisions are minimal and almost invisible. I spent one day in the hospital, and the room was very comfortable. I recommend him!

Breast lift

Doctor: Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

Olga Kuznetsova

I had a combined operation, a breast lift with augmentation, with Dmitry Sergeyevich. At the consultation it was immediately clear that I was in the right place. Everything is included in the price, with no hidden charges. After a month my breasts already feel soft and natural. Personal follow-up after the operation is very valuable.

Breast lift with implants

Doctor: Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

Maria Lebedeva

Breast augmentation from a size 3 to a size 4 with Dmitry Sergeyevich. He chose perfect anatomical implants. The operation took 2 hours, and I woke up with almost no pain. In the ward I was fed and monitored around the clock. Four months have passed and the result looks like a magazine cover.

Breast augmentation

Doctor: Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

Natalia Vorobyova

I went to Dmitry Sergeyevich to correct breast asymmetry with a small lift. A true professional: at the consultation he immediately showed before-and-after photos of similar cases. Recovery was easy and the swelling went down quickly. I had my check-up after just 7 days. An excellent clinic!

Breast reconstruction

Doctor: Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

Yulia Romanova

I had a lift with implants after losing a lot of weight. I chose Dmitry Sergeyevich. At the consultation everything was explained in simple words, and my fears were gone. One day in the hospital, then care at home. Now my breasts look natural and keep their shape. I am very happy!

Breast lift with implants

Doctor: Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

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Brazzaville and breast augmentation: how to plan the operation from your own city

Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo, the financial and administrative centre of the country, lying on the north side of the Congo River opposite Kinshasa. The 2023 census gave the city a population of 2.15 million. Women who live here combine work, study, family duties and social life, and breast augmentation has to fit into that rhythm without chaos.

City Medical Centre works with patients of Brazzaville through a free online consultation. You do not need to arrange anything in advance: write to a coordinator on Telegram or WhatsApp, describe your wishes, your health history and your questions, and the conversation continues at your pace. Coordinators are available 24/7, so a message sent late in the evening after work or after the children are asleep is answered just the same.

Our approach is simple: your time matters to us, we work 24/7, booking is easy, and our personal approach adapts to your pace. This text walks through the questions that women in Brazzaville usually ask, from the season of surgery to the first weeks at home.

Climate of Brazzaville and its effect on recovery

Brazzaville has a tropical wet and dry climate. The wet season runs from October to May and is longer than the dry season, which covers the remaining months. July and August are the driest months, and temperatures stay fairly consistent through the year. For recovery this means that heat and humidity are present almost all the time, and you should plan for them rather than wait for a cool month.

Compression garments are worn for 4–6 weeks. In warm, humid weather this is the part of recovery that women find most tiring, so choose breathable, soft underwear, keep several sets so that you can change them, and keep the skin clean and dry. Ask the surgeon which garment is suitable and how to look after the skin under it.

Swelling after surgery goes away after 3 weeks. In hot weather swelling can seem more noticeable by the end of the day, which is a reason to rest in a cool, ventilated room, avoid long periods in direct sun and drink enough water. Direct sun on fresh scars is best avoided; cover the area with loose clothing.

Which season to choose for the operation

Because temperatures in Brazzaville vary little, there is no single ideal month. The choice depends more on rain and on your calendar. In the rainy season, from October to May, roads can be more difficult and many people prefer fewer outings in the first days. The dry months, with July and August the driest, make short walks easier, but you will still need light clothing and shade.

Think about the dates you cannot move: exams, a work project, a wedding, a christening or a family celebration. Strength training is allowed only after 3 months, pool and sea after 4–6 weeks, and the first weeks call for calm. Leave a margin before any event in which you want to feel fully comfortable.

During the online consultation your coordinator and the surgeon will help you place the operation between your obligations. The timing of every step depends on your own recovery, so a flexible plan is better than a rigid one.

Work, study and daily life in the first weeks

Brazzaville is a city of administration, trade and port activity. Many companies, government bodies and international organisations have offices here, and the city also has a large university with approximately 26,000 students. Whether you work in an office, in trade or study, the return to normal life follows the same medical guidance.

You may go back to work, with no physical exertion, after 7–14 days. Office work and study are usually easier to resume than work that involves carrying, so tell your employer or teachers in advance how long you plan to be away. Light walks are possible after 1–2 weeks.

Avoid heavy exertion: no lifting of more than 3 kg and no lifting of the arms above shoulder height for 3 weeks. At home in Brazzaville this means asking family members to carry shopping, water containers and bags, to help with small children, and to take over heavy housework. Arrange this help before the operation, not after it.

Anaesthesia, the first days and pain control

The surgery is carried out under general anaesthesia, so there is no sensation during the operation. The stay in the clinic is 1–2 days. The medical team provides 24/7 monitoring by medical staff, and a coordinator will call you back 24/7 if you have questions.

In the first 1–3 days you may feel moderate discomfort, which painkillers relieve. Pain subsides significantly by day 5–7 and discomfort is gone by weeks 2–3. If pain becomes severe, inform your doctor right away and do not wait for the next scheduled check.

In the first weeks it is useful to prepare your home: a comfortable place to rest, loose front-opening tops, enough water and light meals. Many women in Brazzaville live in busy family households, so agree beforehand on a quiet routine for the first days.

Food, diet and weight in connection with the result

Food culture in Brazzaville is rich and often built around family meals and gatherings. After surgery, monitor your diet and meals, and avoid heavy exertion linked to cooking and serving large family events during the first weeks. Simple, balanced food supports healing and helps you keep a stable weight.

Weight matters for the long-term result. Weight changes, pregnancy, skin ageing and gravity affect how long it lasts. To maintain the result, choose supportive underwear and control your weight. If you want a general reference on healthy weight, the WHO fact sheet on obesity and overweight is a reliable starting point.

Results after mammoplasty last a long while: about 10–15 years for augmentation, until implant replacement, and 5–10 years for a lift or reduction. Talk to the surgeon about your plans for weight loss or for children, since they influence the choice of size and the timing.

Sport, swimming and activity in Brazzaville

Sport is part of life in the city, from football to athletics and basketball, and many residents run, train or play with friends. After the operation, return to activity must be gradual. Light walks come after 1–2 weeks, and fitness and swimming after 4–6 weeks. Strength training is allowed after 3 months.

For as long as 40 days, stay away from intense gym workouts and overly active aerobics. Light cardio is possible after a month. Pool and sea are allowed after 4–6 weeks, and the Congo River is not a place for swimming with a healing wound, so choose a clean, controlled pool when the time comes.

After a correction, recovery involves 1–1.5 months of compression garments. Timing depends on your recovery, so do not compare yourself with a friend who healed faster; follow your own check-ups.

Scars, sensitivity and asymmetry: what to expect

There are scars after mammoplasty, though a skilled surgeon keeps them minimal. The incisions go in discreet areas, such as under the breast, around the areola or in the armpit. Early on the scars are reddish, but over 6–12 months they fade and are almost unnoticeable. In a sunny climate, protect the scars with clothing from direct sun.

In the first weeks after surgery, slight asymmetry is normal: swelling and uneven healing are behind it. If shape or size still differ after 3–6 months, see your surgeon for a check-up to find the reason.

Breast and nipple sensitivity may change for a time, going down or up, because of irritation of nerve endings. In the majority of cases sensitivity is restored within 3–12 months. If nothing has improved after a year, consult your surgeon. Discomfort fades after 3 months, and in 3 months any inflammatory changes in the tissue disappear and a pocket forms around the implant.

Candidates, contraindications and questions for the surgeon

In general terms, a good candidate is an adult woman in stable health who has realistic expectations and has finished growing. Conditions such as active infection, uncontrolled chronic illness or pregnancy are reasons to postpone. The decision is made by the surgeon after reviewing your history during the consultation.

Mammoplasty after a C-section is possible, but only once your body has fully recovered. Allow at least 6–12 months after giving birth and after breastfeeding stops. A consultation and check-up with a surgeon are required before surgery.

Questions worth asking: which implant size and position suit my body, where will the incision be, how long will I stay, what is the recovery programme, how are check-ups arranged and what should I do if something worries me. After surgery you get a recovery programme, with check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months, and for a year after surgery consultations with your surgeon are free. Follow-up support lasts 12 months.

The river, the city and the rhythm of a Brazzaville week

Brazzaville lies on the north side of the Congo River, just below the Pool Malebo, on a relatively flat site at an altitude of 317 m, with large plains around it. The city is 506 km inland from the Atlantic Ocean and about 474 km south of the equator. For a woman planning breast augmentation, this geography means a steady warm climate and few sudden changes, so the plan for recovery can be built around your own calendar rather than around the weather.

Kinshasa stands on the opposite bank, within sight of the city, and many families in Brazzaville have a busy social life that stretches across the river. Before the operation, think about which family and social commitments fall in the first weeks. Explain to relatives and close friends that you will need calm, help at home and no heavy tasks. People usually respond well when they know the dates and the reason.

Ask the coordinator to help you build a simple week-by-week plan: when to rest completely, when light walks start, when you return to office work, and when the check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months fit into your schedule.

Music, creative life and the wish to feel comfortable in your body

In 2013 Brazzaville was designated a City of Music by UNESCO, and it has since belonged to the Creative Cities Network. Painting, performance and music are part of public life here, and the Poto-Poto School of Painting is a well-known place for residents and visitors. Women who sing, dance, teach, perform or work in creative professions often ask how the operation will affect movement and posture.

The answer begins with the first weeks. Do not lift the arms above shoulder height for 3 weeks, and avoid heavy exertion such as lifting more than 3 kg. For dancers, singers who move on stage and anyone who uses the arms at work, plan a break from rehearsals and performances. Strength training is allowed only after 3 months, so build that into the schedule of your classes or shows.

Tell the surgeon during the online consultation what you do with your body every day. A realistic plan for size, implant position and return to activity depends on these details, not only on the wish for a certain shape.

Getting around the city while you recover

Brazzaville has no organised public transport system, although privately owned buses are available, and taxis, easily recognised by their green body and white top, are found on every street. Collective taxis also run on certain routes. In the first days after surgery, crowded vehicles and sudden movement are best avoided, because a jolt or a push against the chest is uncomfortable while swelling is present.

Ask a family member or a trusted friend to accompany you on any necessary journey in the first weeks, and choose a seat where you will not be pressed against others. Wear the compression garment as the surgeon advises; compression garments stay on for 4–6 weeks. Keep the arms close to the body and do not carry bags on the shoulders.

Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months are part of the recovery programme. Plan these dates around your work and family obligations, and remember that a coordinator will call you back 24/7 if something needs explaining between checks.

Questions that are asked again and again by women in Brazzaville

Many questions concern daily life: when can I cook for the family, when can I carry my child, when can I wear tight clothes, when can I take part in a church service or a celebration? The medical answer is steady: first calm and light walks after 1–2 weeks, work without physical exertion after 7–14 days, and fitness and swimming after 4–6 weeks.

Other women ask about the result in the long term. Results last about 10–15 years for augmentation, until implant replacement, and weight changes, pregnancy, skin ageing and gravity affect the duration. Others ask whether the sensation of the breast will change; it may go down or up for a time and in the majority of cases is restored within 3–12 months.

Write down your own questions before the consultation. The surgeon will be able to answer more precisely when the conversation is built on your life, your work and your plans for the next years.

Planning the weeks around church, family gatherings and celebrations in Brazzaville

Family and community events fill the calendar of many women in Brazzaville: weekend gatherings, christenings, weddings, anniversaries and long shared meals. Breast augmentation is easier to plan when you look at these dates first and place the operation so that the first weeks stay calm.

In the first weeks the surgeon will ask you to avoid heavy exertion, meaning lifting more than 3 kg, and not to lift the arms above shoulder height for 3 weeks. At a large gathering this affects simple things: serving dishes, carrying children, helping with chairs and tables, dancing with raised arms. Tell relatives in advance that you will take a quiet role, and let others do the heavy tasks.

Compression garments stay on for 4–6 weeks, so think about what you will wear to an event that falls in this period. Loose, soft, front-opening clothes are more comfortable than tight outfits. Swelling after surgery goes away after 3 weeks, and many women prefer to leave a margin before an occasion at which they want to feel fully at ease.

Your coordinator can help you count the weeks backwards from an important date. Write on Telegram or WhatsApp at any hour, since coordinators work 24/7, and discuss the calendar before the online consultation with the surgeon.

Work in the capital: offices, trade, the port and international organisations

Brazzaville is the financial and administrative centre of the country, and about 40% of its residents work in non-agricultural professions. Companies, government bodies and NGOs keep offices here, and the city has a river port with a long trading tradition. Women in the city work at desks, in shops and markets, in schools and in administration, so the demands on the body after surgery differ from one person to another.

The general rule is that you may go back to work, with no physical exertion, after 7–14 days. If your day is spent at a computer or in meetings, the return is usually earlier within this range. If your work means carrying goods, standing for many hours, lifting boxes or handling stock at a market stall, discuss this openly with the surgeon and plan extra time and help.

Tell your employer or colleagues the expected dates of absence and agree who will cover the tasks that need lifting. Timing depends on your recovery, so keep a flexible return date instead of a fixed one.

Keep in mind the check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Put them in your work calendar from the start, so that the recovery programme does not collide with deadlines.

Dust, dry months and humid months: skin and scar care in Brazzaville

The wet season in Brazzaville runs from October to May, and the dry season covers the remaining months, with July and August the driest. The skin reacts differently in each period. In humid weather sweat collects under the compression garment, and in the drier months dust and strong light are more noticeable on exposed skin.

Keep the area under the garment clean and dry, change the garment when it is damp, and follow the surgeon's instructions about washing and dressings. Do not apply creams or home remedies to the wound unless the surgeon has approved them. If redness, unusual warmth or discharge appears, write to your coordinator and inform your doctor right away.

Early on the scars are reddish, and over 6–12 months they fade and are almost unnoticeable. During this time protect them from direct sun with clothing and avoid sunbathing. Pool and sea are allowed after 4–6 weeks, and only when the surgeon confirms that the wounds have healed.

Because temperatures stay fairly steady through the year, scar care is not a seasonal task in Brazzaville. It is a daily habit that continues through the whole first year.

Students, young women and the first conversation about augmentation

Brazzaville has a large public university, Marien Ngouabi University, with approximately 26,000 students, as well as international schools. Young women often write with a first question: am I the right age, and how do I plan this alongside my studies?

In general terms, a candidate is an adult woman in stable health with realistic expectations, whose body has finished developing. The surgeon decides after reviewing your history. Conditions such as active infection, uncontrolled chronic illness or pregnancy are reasons to postpone.

For students the practical question is the academic calendar. Back to work or lessons without physical exertion is possible after 7–14 days, but carrying a heavy bag of books is not, since lifting more than 3 kg is not allowed in the early period. Strength training and sport classes wait until 3 months. Check exam dates and practical sessions before choosing a period.

A free online consultation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. You can ask every question, think at home and talk to your family before taking any decision.

How the remote consultation from Brazzaville works

Write to a coordinator on Telegram or WhatsApp. You describe your goals and send your questions, and the coordinator arranges a free online consultation with the surgeon. Calls and messages work from any district of the city, so you do not need to leave home.

Prepare a short list: your health history, medicines, previous operations, pregnancies, and the result you want. Photos may be requested so that the surgeon can assess your case. Your data is used only for the medical assessment.

After the consultation you decide without pressure. Coordinators remain available around the clock, and a coordinator will call you back 24/7 if you need more explanation. Support continues after surgery as well.

Is the consultation for women in Brazzaville really free?

Yes. The online consultation is free. Write to a coordinator on Telegram or WhatsApp, available 24/7, and arrange a time that suits you.

How long does it take to return to work?

You may go back to work, with no physical exertion, after 7–14 days. Timing depends on your recovery.

What anaesthesia is used and how long is the stay?

General anaesthesia is used, so there is no sensation during the surgery. The stay is 1–2 days, with 24/7 monitoring by medical staff.

How long do I wear compression garments in the warm climate of Brazzaville?

Compression garments stay on for 4–6 weeks. Choose breathable fabric, keep several sets and keep the skin clean and dry.

When can I swim or exercise?

Fitness and swimming are possible after 4–6 weeks, pool and sea after 4–6 weeks, and strength training after 3 months. For about 40 days avoid intense gym workouts and overly active aerobics; light cardio is possible after a month.

What can I not lift at home?

No heavy exertion, meaning nothing over 3 kg, and no lifting of the arms above shoulder height for 3 weeks. Ask family to help with shopping, water and children.

How long does the result last?

About 10–15 years for augmentation, until implant replacement. Weight changes, pregnancy, skin ageing and gravity affect the duration. Supportive underwear and weight control help to maintain it.

Will there be visible scars?

There are scars, though a skilled surgeon keeps them minimal. They are placed under the breast, around the areola or in the armpit, are reddish early on and fade over 6–12 months.

Is surgery possible after a C-section?

Yes, once your body has fully recovered. Allow at least 6–12 months after giving birth and after breastfeeding stops, with a consultation and check-up before surgery.

What follow-up do I get after the operation?

You get a recovery programme with check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Consultations with your surgeon are free for a year, and follow-up support lasts 12 months.

Is it hard to manage in a warm city like Brazzaville during the first week?

Heat and humidity are present most of the year, so plan for them: rest in a cool, ventilated room, wear soft breathable underwear under the compression garment, drink enough water and keep the skin clean and dry.

Can I use a taxi or bus in the first days after the operation?

It is better to avoid crowded vehicles at first, because jolts and pressure on the chest are unpleasant while swelling is present. Go with a companion, keep the arms close to the body and follow the surgeon's advice.

When will swelling and discomfort go away?

Swelling after surgery goes away after 3 weeks. Discomfort fades after 3 months, and in 3 months any inflammatory changes in the tissue disappear and a pocket forms around the implant.

Can I attend a family celebration soon after breast augmentation?

Many women do attend quiet events after the first days, but avoid serving, carrying and dancing with raised arms. No lifting of the arms above shoulder height for 3 weeks, and compression garments stay on for 4–6 weeks. Plan the date with your coordinator and surgeon.

I work at a market stall or in trade in Brazzaville. When can I return?

You may go back to work with no physical exertion after 7–14 days. If your work involves lifting, tell the surgeon, because heavy exertion above 3 kg is not allowed in the early period. Timing depends on your recovery.

I am a student. Is it better to operate during holidays?

It is a sensible choice. Return to study is possible after 7–14 days, but strength training waits 3 months. Choose a period away from exams and practical sessions, and discuss it during the free online consultation.