Women & Symmetry: A Medical Journalist’s Visit to Dr Amiti Shah’s Breast Surgery Practice in Mumbai

When I walked into the consultation room at Shah Superspeciality Clinic in South Mumbai, I introduced myself as a medical journalist investigating breast asymmetry correction in Mumbai, and asked Dr Amiti Shah to share her insights. She welcomed my questions and walked me through her training, clinic setup, surgical approach, costs, and the realities of correcting uneven breasts in a city like Mumbai. What follows is a detailed, fact-based overview in a neutral tone.

Qualifications, Experience & Clinic Setup

Dr Amiti Shah is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon practising in Mumbai. According to her clinic profile, her qualifications include DNB in General Surgery (Mumbai) and DNB in Plastic Surgery (New Delhi). She also completed a fellowship in Breast Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery in the UK.
Her clinic website states that she specialises in cosmetic and aesthetic breast procedures among other body-contouring interventions.

During my visit to Shah Superspeciality Clinic I found a modern consultation space, a staff trained in aesthetic surgery workflows and patient-education materials. The clinic focuses on personalised surgical planning, and the breast-asymmetry correction section of her website offers a clear explanation of how she approaches uneven breast size, shape or position.

Dr Shah shared that in Mumbai, many women present with noticeable asymmetry (more than one cup size difference) that causes distress and drives them to seek correction. Her clinic emphasises thorough pre-operative evaluation, patient-education, and realistic outcome setting.

The Conversation on “Breast Asymmetry Correction in Mumbai”

When I asked Dr Shah about the specific treatment for breast asymmetry correction in Mumbai, she explained that the issue often goes beyond mere size difference — it might involve shape or position variations, nipple/areola misalignment, or sagging on one side. Her approach begins with evaluation: measuring the breasts, assessing chest wall anatomy, skin quality, breast volume, nipple-areola position, and patient expectations. According to her website: “difference in the breasts may be due to size, shape or position … when the difference is more than one cup size … the difference is distressing and visually unappealing.”

She outlined the common surgical strategies:

• Augmentation of the smaller breast (implant or fat transfer)
• Reduction of the larger breast
• Lift (mastopexy) of the sagging breast
• Or a combination of these depending on individual anatomy.

Dr Shah emphasised that good results require not only symmetry but also a natural look, balanced proportions and durable healing. She noted that patients in Mumbai often expect “perfect match” and quick recovery; she highlighted that it takes surgical nuance plus healing time to settle into the final appearance.

Other Surgeons, Pros & Cons of the Treatment

For comparative context, two other plastic surgeons in Mumbai who perform similar breast asymmetry correction treatments are:

• Dr Sudhanva Kumar – his clinic’s information lists breast asymmetry correction surgery cost in Mumbai and describes technique and downtime.
• Dr Vishal Patel – a cosmetic surgeon listed in Mumbai who offers breast corrective procedures (augmentation and reduction) inclusive of asymmetry correction (based on local listings).

Pros of breast asymmetry correction:

• Can offer meaningful improvement in breast symmetry, shape and patient self-confidence when done properly.
• The surgical techniques (augmentation/reduction/lift/fat transfer) are well-established and in experienced hands, have good outcomes.
• Many procedures can be done as day-care or short hospital stay, especially in relatively healthy patients.
• Being in Mumbai, access to high-end surgical centres and skilled surgeons like Dr Shah means that patients have options for personalised care.

Cons and limitations:

• It is still surgery and carries risks: bleeding, infection, implant complications (if augmentation), scarring, asymmetry post-surgery, need for revision.
• Cost can be significant in a metropolitan setting: combining augmentation + reduction + lift in one surgery increases complexity and expense.
• Recovery and downtime are required: although minor compared to some surgeries, one must follow rest, avoid heavy lifting, support garments and expect bruising/swelling.
• Results will evolve: initial symmetry may shift with ageing, weight changes, skin laxity; some patients may require touch-ups in future. Dr Shah emphasised realistic expectations: “Surgery makes the breasts fairly symmetrical and the difference less noticeable” — she did not promise perfect mirror-image.

Approximate Cost Range

Cost information specific to breast asymmetry correction in Mumbai is somewhat varied:

• One clinic lists cost for breast asymmetry correction in Mumbai but does not give exact figure on Dr Shah’s site. However, other sources suggest a range of ₹ 80,000 to ₹ 1,50,000 for breast asymmetry correction procedures in Mumbai.
• For reference, breast augmentation in Mumbai is noted at ₹ 1.25 lakh to ₹ 3 lakh and breast reduction ₹ 1.5 lakh to ₹ 3.5 lakh (approx) in some practices.

Given this data and that breast asymmetry correction may involve augmentation, reduction or lift (or combination), a realistic ball-park for patients in Mumbai might be ₹ 90,000 to ₹ 2,50,000+, depending on complexity, hospital stay, implant type, revision risks, surgeon expertise and anaesthesia/hospital charges.

Precautions & After-care Advice Shared by the Doctor

Dr Amiti Shah provided several key reminders for patients considering breast asymmetry correction:

Precautions before surgery:

• Make sure you’re in good general health, stable weight, and understand what your anatomy allows. She emphasises the importance of full consultation, photographs, measurements and discussing desires vs realistic result.
• Stop smoking (if applicable), address any uncontrolled medical issues (diabetes, thyroid, cardiovascular) ahead of surgery.
• Understand the type of surgery planned (augmentation vs reduction vs lift) and what implants/fat transfer or tissue removal will be involved.
• Ask your surgeon about hospital accreditation, anaesthesia risk, complication rates and revision policy.

After-care advice:

• Expect swelling and bruising for initial days; wear a supportive surgical bra as instructed (often for 4-6 weeks). Dr Shah’s website mentions most patients can return to desk work by day 3-5 if the procedure is straightforward.
• Avoid strenuous upper-body exercise, heavy lifting or vigorous pectoral muscle use for about 4-6 weeks (sometimes more depending on technique) — this matches statements from peer surgeon listings.
• Follow-up appointments are crucial: checking implants/symmetry, healing, scars, and discussing any touch-up needs.
• Maintain stable weight, healthy lifestyle (nutrition, sleep, smoking cessation) — because weight fluctuations can affect breast shape and symmetry later.
• Realise the final appearance evolves over 3-6 months: swelling reduces, tissues soften and shape settles into its final form. Dr Shah emphasised patience in her discussion.

My Take as a Medical Journalist

Having visited Dr Amiti Shah at Shah Superspeciality Clinic and interviewed her directly, I would recommend her as a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon for patients seeking breast asymmetry correction in Mumbai, especially if you prioritise a female surgeon, personalised care and careful aesthetic planning. Her credentials (DNB General Surgery, DNB Plastic Surgery, UK Fellowship) and clinic setup are strong.

To consult or schedule breast asymmetry correction in Mumbai.

evaluation with Dr. Amiti Shah:

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