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Breast augmentation

Augmentation Mammoplasty in Kisumu

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$4,700

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Results

Results of mammoplasty
from our clinic's patients

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Mammoplasty

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Mammoplasty

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Comparison

Mammoplasty methods

We work with two main breast correction methods: augmentation and reduction. Compare the main goal, the precision of correction and the indications to choose your method with confidence.

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
When it is needed
Low volume, asymmetry
Stay and anaesthesia
General anesthesia, 1 day

Breast reduction

Breast size correction: making the breasts smaller and lighter

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

Discounted price

$4,700 $5,900

Main goal
Less volume, better proportions
When it is needed
Large volume, physical discomfort
Stay and anaesthesia
General anesthesia, 1–2 days

During the consultation the surgeon evaluates the shape and proportions of your breasts, listens to your wishes and selects the most suitable type of mammoplasty.

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

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Comparison

Round and 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

Even volume and a fuller upper pole

Breast augmentation with a round implant: initial shape, implant and result
Main goal
Pronounced volume and fullness
Shape
Symmetrical round shape
What to expect in appearance
A fuller upper breast

Anatomical implant

A natural slope and a soft teardrop shape

Breast augmentation with an anatomical teardrop implant: initial shape, implant and result
Main goal
The most natural contour
Shape
Teardrop shape
What to expect in appearance
A smooth natural slope

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

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Mammoplasty from the inside: expert insights and patient stories

About us

A calm clinic where you can relax

Up-to-date equipment, comfortable rooms and attention to each patient

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Reach us in the way you prefer

Ask us anything, and we will arrange a consultation at a time that suits you

Mammoplasty is suitable only for some patients

When surgery is not needed, the doctor tells you honestly at the consultation — and you avoid spending money on an unnecessary operation.

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 whether surgery is right for you?

Get in touch: your coordinator will ask you for photos in a messenger, the surgeon will study them and say whether mammoplasty is a good option for you.

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Prices

You know the price
ahead of surgery

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

Discounted price

Breast augmentation

Size and shape correction with implants

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$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

From preparation for surgery
to support for 12 months.

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

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$4,700$5,900

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How it works

Just one day at the clinic —
from getting ready to going home

An agreed plan for correction, hospital observation and a year of recovery monitoring.

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Consultation and modelling

The surgeon assesses your figure, discusses your wishes and chooses the best volume, shape and correction method.

Taking breast measurements before surgery2

Reserving your surgery date

We hold a surgery date for you. You can pay the deposit by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer; all terms are set out in the contract for medical services

A blood sample for tests before mammoplasty3

Tests to prepare for surgery

A complete pre-operative check-up comes first: blood tests, an ECG and the other examinations prescribed by your doctor.

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Surgery

Mammoplasty is performed according to your individual plan. The surgery is done under general anesthesia while your condition is monitored throughout.

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Inpatient stay

Following surgery, you recover in a comfortable inpatient ward of the clinic with the medical team looking after you until discharge.

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Recovery

You get a personal recovery programme after the operation. Follow-up visits at 7 days, 3 and 6 months monitor healing; for a year, surgeon consultations are free of charge.

Book a free consultation — the surgeon will plan every step with you.

Recovery
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Recovery

Preparation steps before breast surgery

  • 1–2 weeks earlier

    Before surgery, come off aspirin-containing drugs, steroids and any hormonal medications for chronic conditions

    Oral contraceptives with hormones should be discontinued at least a month beforehand

    Have your tests done a week before surgery

  • 1–2 months before

    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.

  • No later than 40 days

    Avoid heavy gym workouts and overly energetic aerobics for up to 40 days; after a month, light cardio may be allowed. Mind your diet and your meals.

Recovery after breast surgery

  • 3 weeks

    After 3 weeks, post-op swelling disappears

  • 3 months

    Discomfort disappears after 3 months

  • 3 weeks

    Scars form in 3 weeks

  • 3 weeks

    No physical exertion (lifting over 3 kg)

  • up to 3 months

    Inflammatory changes in the tissue resolve within 3 months, while a “pocket” forms around the implant

  • 1–1.5 months

    After the correction, recovery involves 1–1.5 months of compression garments

  • 3 weeks

    Avoid raising arms above shoulder level — 3 weeks

  • 3 months

    No tub baths or saunas for up to three months, and no physiotherapy

Doctors

Surgeons you can trust

Dmitry S. Kuznetsov, plastic surgeon

Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

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7 years of experience

Plastic surgeon

Completed a plastic surgery residency at the Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery. Specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive breast and body procedures.

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An experienced plastic surgeon who looks after both beauty and patient health

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Advantages

Why 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

You have our support for a full year after surgery

The surgeon follows your recovery and the changes in breast shape for a year. Check-ups and dressings are already included in the price.

A compression garment after breast surgery

A shape that suits you

Shape, volume and correction method are chosen to match your anatomy and wishes. For augmentation, the implant size and profile are selected individually.

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Your timetable comes first

We respect your time: we work 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

Round-the-clock care after surgery

You begin your recovery in a comfortable ward under constant nursing supervision; the stay and meals are included in the price.

FAQ

Questions patients often ask
before scheduling

Breast Augmentation in Kisumu: price and what is included

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

How much does breast augmentation in Kisumu cost?

Prices start from $4,700 (≈ KES 610,000). 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.

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How breast augmentation works for Kisumu patients

Women in Kisumu who are unhappy with small or uneven breasts often look into augmentation. The operation places an implant in a pocket created by the surgeon, who then adjusts its position for symmetry and a natural contour. Incisions sit in discreet places: under the breast, around the areola or in the armpit. Over the following months the scars fade and become almost invisible.

Here is the route in brief. Consultation and choice of implants. Lab tests and instrumental examinations. Surgery lasting on average 1.5 to 3 hours. One day under round-the-clock observation. Then a recovery program with swelling control and compression garments, plus check-ups at one week, three months and half a year. Women in Kisumu follow this same sequence.

One payment, many components. For from $4,700 (≈ KES 610,000), Kisumu patients receive result modelling at the consultation, surgery by a highly experienced team, a stay in inpatient rooms, meals, nursing supervision around the clock and support at every stage. Dressings and check-ups for the whole year are also included. The first step costs nothing: book a free consultation with the plastic surgeon.

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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Kisumu and the decision to have breast augmentation

Kisumu is the third-largest city in Kenya, on the shore of Lake Victoria in the former Nyanza Province. It has a population of 438,588 according to the recent 2026 population estimates. It is a port, a rail link, a trading centre and a university city, and it is the centre of Luo culture. Many women here lead busy lives: they work in trade, education, health care, administration and family businesses, and they are used to planning carefully. Breast augmentation fits into that kind of planning, because it is a scheduled operation with a clear recovery calendar.

Women from Kisumu usually start with practical questions. How many days will I be away from work? When can I lift my child again? How will the swelling look at a family event? Will the scars be visible? This text answers these questions with the medical facts we use at City Medical Centre and ties them to the rhythm of daily life on the lake.

You do not need to settle everything at once. The first step is a free online consultation from Kisumu. You write to a coordinator, describe your goals and your health history, and receive a clear explanation of how the process is organised. Coordinators are available around the clock (24/7) on Telegram and Telegram, so the conversation can fit around your workday, lectures or evening family time.

Climate of Kisumu and what it means for recovery

Kisumu has a tropical rainforest climate with no true dry season and significant rainfall throughout the year. January is the driest month and April the wettest. The average temperature is 22.9 °C, and because the city lies at an elevation of 1,131 m, only 11 km south of the equator, temperatures stay moderate. For a patient this is a fairly forgiving background: there is no extreme cold, and the heat is rarely harsh.

Moderate temperature still does not mean you can ignore the weather. Humid air and warm afternoons make a compression garment feel tight, and you will wear it for 4–6 weeks. Choose soft, breathable cotton layers to wear over or under it, keep a spare garment so you can change it, and follow your surgeon's instructions on washing and fit. Do not remove it because of heat without asking.

Sun on fresh scars is another point. Early on the scars are reddish, and over 6–12 months they fade and become almost unnoticeable. During this time it is sensible to keep the chest covered with light clothing when you are outdoors on bright days, rather than exposing the area to direct sun. Rain is frequent in Kisumu, so plan covered, dry ways to go on the light walks that are allowed after 1–2 weeks, and do not hurry out to walk in a downpour.

The best season to plan the operation in Kisumu

Because Kisumu has rain in every month, there is no perfect dry window. Instead, choose the period when your own calendar is calmest. The main facts to build around are these: you may go back to work, with no physical exertion, after 7–14 days; swelling goes away after 3 weeks; and compression garments stay on for 4–6 weeks. So the first month is the one that needs protection.

January is the driest month, and many people feel that a drier period makes the first walks and the dressing routine easier. April brings the most rain, so if you plan around it, arrange comfortable indoor space for rest and make sure that someone can help with errands. Neither choice is wrong. What matters more is that you are not scheduling the operation just before a wedding, a graduation, an exam period, a major harvest-related work season or a rugby weekend you cannot miss.

Count backwards from the date of an important event. If you want the result to look settled at a celebration, remember that discomfort fades after 3 months and that scars need 6–12 months to fade. Leave a generous margin. A coordinator can help you build a calendar that includes the check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months.

Work, study and daily life in a busy lake city

Kisumu is a significant industrial and commercial centre, and it also hosts a sizeable academic community. Maseno University, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Great Lakes University, the Kisumu campuses of the University of Nairobi and the Catholic University of East Africa, and Mount Kenya University all operate here. A good number of patients are therefore lecturers, students, administrators, nurses or traders who must plan time away from a fixed schedule.

With office or classroom work, the guideline is simple: return after 7–14 days, with no physical exertion. Speak with your employer or department early if your role includes carrying boxes, files, teaching materials or equipment. Avoid heavy exertion, meaning lifting more than 3 kg, and do not lift your arms above shoulder height for 3 weeks. In practice this means not reaching for high shelves, not hanging washing on a high line and not carrying a full shopping bag or a child on your arm.

For women who work with goods, market stalls, agricultural produce or in households with many tasks, ask relatives to take over the heavy parts for a few weeks. Kisumu is a trade link for produce from Nyanza and Western regions, and the work can be physical. Describe your exact daily duties to the surgeon during the online consultation so the advice fits your real life, not a general example.

Sport, rugby weekends and active routines

Sport is part of life in Kisumu. Moi Stadium hosts teams such as Kisumu All Stars and Kisumu Telkom FC, Kisumu RFC plays rugby, Kisumu Lakeside plays in the national basketball league, and the city hosts the Dala sevens, an annual rugby sevens tournament that draws thousands of fans. Many women are players, coaches, runners or regular spectators, and they ask when they can return to normal movement.

The timetable should be followed as written. Take light walks after 1–2 weeks. Do fitness and swimming after 4–6 weeks. Strength training is allowed after 3 months. Stay away from intense gym workouts and overly active aerobics for as long as 40 days, and light cardio is possible after a month. Timing depends on your recovery, so your surgeon's decision comes first.

Being a fan is different from playing. Standing in a crowd at a tournament, with people jostling and arms raised to cheer, can strain the chest area in the early weeks. Wait until you are comfortable, avoid pushing crowds, and remember the 3-week rule on lifting arms above shoulder height. If you play basketball or rugby, or you train for fun, agree a return plan with your surgeon rather than testing your limits.

Lake Victoria, swimming and the sun

Kisumu sits at the northeastern edge of the Winam Gulf, a long, shallow arm of Lake Victoria, and the lakefront is an everyday part of the city, which is also working to improve its lakefront and make its streets more pedestrian-friendly. Walks along the water are a natural form of recovery movement once your doctor agrees, and they can start gently after 1–2 weeks.

Swimming is a separate question. The general rule is that pool and sea are allowed after 4–6 weeks, and fitness and swimming also after 4–6 weeks. Fresh incisions should not be soaked in water of uncertain quality before they have healed, so ask your surgeon specifically about lake water and wait for his or her approval. Do not assume that a general rule for a pool or the sea applies automatically to open water.

Sun protection also matters at the lake, where reflection from the water adds to exposure. Light, loose clothing and shade are sensible in the early months while scars are still reddish. A hat or a head cover is helpful when you walk outdoors, but it is the chest area that needs the greater attention, and it should stay covered by clothing and the compression garment.

Food, family events and weight in Kisumu

The Kisumu region has highly fertile land, two rainy seasons and a broad range of crops, and the city is the chief terminus for the agricultural produce of Nyanza and Western regions. Fresh food is therefore close at hand, and family meals are often central to social life. During recovery, the advice is to monitor your diet and meals. Choose balanced food, drink enough fluids and avoid rapid weight swings.

Weight matters for the long-term result. Results after mammoplasty last a long while: about 10–15 years for augmentation (until implant replacement). Weight changes, pregnancy, skin aging and gravity affect their duration. To maintain the result, choose supportive underwear and control your weight. The World Health Organization describes overweight and obesity as a broad health topic, which is a reminder that steady, healthy habits benefit the whole body, not only the breasts.

Family events are frequent, and it is hard to refuse an invitation. In the first weeks, attend only briefly if you must, wear clothes that are loose and easy to put on, and let others serve and carry. Cooking for a large gathering involves lifting heavy pots, which conflicts with the limit of 3 kg, so delegate that task. A planned recovery makes it possible to celebrate later without worry.

Who is a candidate and who should wait

Breast augmentation suits adult women in good general health who want a larger or better-proportioned breast shape and who have realistic expectations. Contraindications are decided by the surgeon after a check-up, and typical reasons to wait include an unresolved illness, an infection, a recent pregnancy or ongoing breastfeeding. 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.

Plan with your family goals in mind. If you expect another pregnancy soon, discuss timing, because pregnancy and weight change affect how long the result lasts. Be honest in the questionnaire about medications, earlier operations, allergies and chronic conditions. A complete history makes the planning safer and the advice more specific.

Be clear about what the operation does. It changes size and shape, but it does not alter your frame, your posture or your skin quality. Photos you send for the online consultation help the surgeon explain what is realistic, and they allow you to ask whether an augmentation, a lift or another technique is the better route for you.

What to ask the surgeon in your online consultation

Since you speak from Kisumu, the whole first stage happens remotely, and it is worth preparing questions in advance. Ask about the type and placement of the implant, the position of the incisions, the expected size and the way the result will look on your frame. The incisions go in discreet areas, such as under the breast, around the areola or in the armpit, and a skilled surgeon keeps scars minimal.

Ask what anaesthesia is used and how long the hospital stay is. General anaesthesia is used for the surgery itself, so there is no sensation, and the stay is listed as 1–2 days. Ask what the first days will feel like: 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.

Ask about follow-up. 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 for 12 months, there is 24/7 monitoring by medical staff, and a coordinator will call you back 24/7. Ask how you can send photos and messages from Kisumu, and what to do if swelling, asymmetry or sensitivity change.

Recovery milestones, scars and sensation

Recovery follows a clear sequence. Swelling 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. Compression garments stay on for 4–6 weeks. These milestones help you judge whether recovery is on track, and they are a good reason to keep a simple diary with photos taken at the same time under the same light.

In the first weeks, slight asymmetry is normal, because 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.

Scars are early reddish and fade over 6–12 months. Do not judge them in the first weeks. Keep to the care instructions, avoid direct sun and tight friction from clothes, and bring up any concern at the scheduled check-ups. With this plan, a patient in Kisumu can combine rainy afternoons, university terms, market days and family occasions with a calm, well-monitored recovery.

How does the consultation work if I live in Kisumu?

It is free and online. You contact a coordinator on Telegram or Telegram, who are available around the clock (24/7), describe your wishes and send your medical history and photos. The surgeon then explains the options, the course of the operation and the recovery programme so you can decide without pressure.

When can I go back to work after breast augmentation?

You may go back to work, with no physical exertion, after 7–14 days. If your job in Kisumu involves lifting, carrying goods or reaching up, tell the surgeon in advance. Avoid heavy exertion, meaning lifting more than 3 kg, and do not lift your arms above shoulder height for 3 weeks.

Is it painful, and what anaesthesia is used?

General anaesthesia is used for the surgery itself, so there is no sensation. 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.

When can I exercise or swim?

Take light walks after 1–2 weeks, and do fitness and swimming after 4–6 weeks. Strength training is allowed after 3 months. Stay away from intense gym workouts and overly active aerobics for as long as 40 days. Ask your surgeon before swimming in the lake, since fresh incisions need to be fully ready first.

How long do compression garments need to be worn in Kisumu's climate?

Compression garments stay on for 4–6 weeks, and timing depends on your recovery. Choose breathable cotton clothing to wear with them, keep a spare garment and do not remove it because of warm weather without asking your surgeon.

How long do the results last?

Results after mammoplasty last a long while: about 10–15 years for augmentation (until implant replacement). Weight changes, pregnancy, skin aging and gravity affect their duration. To maintain the result, choose supportive underwear and control your weight.

Will I have visible scars?

There are scars, 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.

Can I have the operation after a C-section or breastfeeding?

It 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.

What support do I get after the operation?

You get a recovery programme with check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months. For a year after surgery, consultations with your surgeon are free. Follow-up support lasts for 12 months, medical staff monitor you 24/7, and a coordinator will call you back 24/7.

Page medically reviewed by Dmitry S. Kuznetsov, plastic surgeon. Review date: .