Anoop Rastogi, MD

Look I could go into all the details... but this would become a very long post. So to summarise... 10/10 highly recommend. Just a perfectionist and excellent bedside manner - can't fault the process at all. The recovery for me personally was way easier than I expected, straight away after waking up I could go to the toilet and shower myself. I had drains, and I highly recommending getting these if your surgeon will allow - yes they initially seem like an inconvenience but me being from a medical background, I knew it would help my recovery and boy was I right. I kept the container in a small, lightweight handbag that I just carried with me around the house. I needed no assistance with my ADLs afterwards and the medication prescribed post surgery (meloxicam, panadeine forte and Diazepam) kept me pain free almost the whole time. I don't know if it makes much sense but I kind of felt guilty that the recovery was so good! My scars are larger than standard but this was explained to me beforehand as my implant placement would be slightly below the crease as I had borderline tuberous and only a small amount of underboob. My scars have healed wonderfully. I have lost some sensation to my nipples which i wish wasn't the case but all surgeries have risks and if I had to do it all over again I would. I am 2 years post op currently.

Dr Rastogi is such a kind and gentle man. His mannerisms and professionalism makes you feel so warm and comfortable. He is so gentle that I have felt next to no pain from my breast augmentation. His whole team were so awesome in the way they answer questions and stayed in contact with me. I’m so glad I did my research, I am so happy with the outcome.

Unlike most women that I read on here that have wanted better boobs since they young , my journey was more recent.
My breasts were never my "favourite " part of my body but as I kept fit and healthy and had a fairly athletic body I accepted that my boobs were not my best feature and that was that!
I also had in the back of my mind since my 20s (I'm 36) that I would just sort them out after having kids potentially.
Come 35 I still didn't have kids an plan to In the coming year or two so decided it was something I wanted to for me now , not for someone or something else.
So here we are !


Updated on 12 Aug 2019:
Apologies , I had grand plans to document my complete journey but got slack along the way.
Not much to report for the lead up , other than I was making sure to eat really clean (which I generally do but amped it up) , no alcohol for a week or two before and lots of training (5 days a week.) I am going to struggle with not working out daily after but all part of the journey. I would recommend cleaning your house top to bottom , changing bedding and ordering meals or meal prepping.
Here are some before photos of me (I had none without clothes sorry.)

Updated on 12 Aug 2019:
My surgery went really well and woke up a little disoriented but otherwise pain free from all the meds. Boyfriend got me home and I stayed propped up in bed for rest of day.
In Australia they give you Panadeine Forte for pain, Valium for muscle relaxant and sleep, anti biotocs and anti-inflammatory which you take for several weeks. I had numbness and minimal pain. Slept for 6-7 hours on the drugs which was great. Didn’t need help to go to bathroom or anything but asked partner to keep an eye out as was a bit dizzy.
No nausea, but I did have drains (seems uncommon on this site) . They are mostly ugly and annoying as you carting them around with you. I didn’t want to go far anyway so stayed home/ went for a drive. On the plus side , the drains basically keep all the toxins out of your body! So you feel good and no bloating.
Have them removed after 4 days. Also should make note, my surgeon doesn’t believe in the compression bandages and we are to remain bare completely outside of a soft cotton singlet!

Updated on 12 Aug 2019:
Off the meds and started back at work after 2 days (I do however have ability to work from home so that made that easier.)
I felt great and was accepting of how my boobs looked having done the research to know they would look a little freakish at first.
My partner had been amazing , keeping me comfortable and doing all the dog walks and keeping house together. Good man. Frustrating , as I could walk , but as she is a strong dog (Staffie) I couldn’t walk her as any pulling would be a set back.
I started doing light things like making dinner and loading or unloading dishwasher etc. I had dissolvable stitches so that has been easy , just making sure to keep them dry and clean (used an anti-bacterial soap.)
Can dress myself and was showering on my own by day 2.


Updated on 12 Aug 2019:
As I felt surprisingly good for my first week , I had led myself into a false sense of security and this week has been tough. Exhausted every day by 2-3pm (even after working but doing very little physically ) - I’m normally very active! I have also been experiencing extreme pain and discomforting spasms in my sternum (cleavage). All normal I read but is hell. Also are the nipple and whole breast sensitivity. Unless you are lying down naked it’s like a you have been pulling a cheese grater over your breasts. Anyone else had the sternum thing?
Apparently mine is worse being tight anyway due to my training.
Felt like crap this afternoon and only respite was to go back to the Valium (muscle relaxer) to stop the pain in sternum. Helped wonders.
Healing wise has been excellent. No visible bruising from day 1 and my sutures are healing very well. Hoping getting to week 3 will have me out of this period of recovery as I’m over it!


Updated on 12 Aug 2019:


Updated on 4 Sep 2019:
Week 5-6 i turned a big corner , I found weeks 2-3 the hardest for me personally (mentally, not being able to exercise properly caught up on me) and also sensitivity to breasts and nipples and generally feeling tired most afternoons. Week 5-6 all that was gone and felt great! I have numbness on certain areas of my breasts but have been assured this will return.. back at training at week 5, just not doing any chest exercises or any pull/ push stuff or heavy anything. Just taking it slow and incorporating light weights in for a few more weeks and build from there. They feel much less swollen , and starting to drop and fluff , but still have a upper pole look when you see from the side.

Updated on 12 Sep 2019:
Pretty much 100% now and back to my normal self. The odd too tight sports bra still gives me a bit of discomfort where you literally want to rip it off at the end of the day but apart from that they feel more like “mine” every day and loving watching them settle. I am loving training again and the only exercises I’m limiting are specific chest ones , push ups and chin ups (my shoulders feel like they can’t hold me yet haha.) but this could just be loss of strength from the 6 weeks I didn’t weight train.
Mine are a little bouncy primarily due to my PS who he has renown for creating “natural “ breast augmentation. Excited for summer and bikinis!

I recently had liposuction with Dr Rastogi. I am 31 and 175cm and 67kgs. The reason I wanted to have this procedure was I had small shoulders and wide hips but was very pear shaped and even though I’m tall I wanted more of an hourglass figure. I didn’t like how I had muffin top and saddled bags and wanted slimmer legs. I thought by having lipo would help me get a nice hourglass shape and it really did. Dr Rastogi also did lipo on my arms and it was just such a big result and now I love my arms. I hated wearing sleeveless tops as I felt self-conscious.
I thought I would write a review because it’s a big decision to have a procedure for something you have never had done and that is daunting and it’s always good to hear other people’s experiences to help give guidence.
I did my research and I went and had a consultation with Dr Rastogi. I was quite nervous going to a clinic in Double Bay but on the day and upon arrival I felt calm and the staff were really nice and friendly and Dr Rastogi was so professional and kind. 4 weeks later I had my procedure at Hurstville in a private hospital, it was nice and the process was easy.
On the day staff were really friendly and the anaesthetist was nice, His name was Simon.

Dr Rastogi holds your hand until you fall asleep, that I thought just says so much about him as a person.
My procedure went for a couple of hours then after recovery I was discharged and went home.
I didn’t find to have any pain with the lipo and the only area I really bruised was my thighs. It honestly feels like your stiff form the gym over the next few days. You also leak a small amount of fluid for the first few days out of the incisions but apart from that I was back at work on the Monday and my surgery was on the Thursday. I was stiff but that was manageable.
I had to have a few massages post op to break up the scar tissue and help with a smoother result. I have posted some photos to show my results.

My experience so just super positive and I hope other people will have a similar experience to mine.
He was worth every cent and my confidence has made such a positive impact on my life?.
This was my personal experience and hope this helps anyone reading it.

I had BA surgery with Dr Rastogi and I can not speak highly enough about him.
I got exactly what I wanted and more they look fantastic,
But it’s his bed side manner he is the most caring surgeon who goes above and beyond for his patients.
It doesn’t stop once he finishes working his magic..
He then gave me his mobile number and even called and checked up on me over the whole weekend.
I never once doubted him and had complete trust in his work and always knew I was in great hands..
Also not to mention his staff the girls are amazing and also so caring !
If you are looking into having surgery I would highly recommend Dr Rastogi he is absolutely fantastic his work is amazing!!!

I have had a small chest my entire life and after having my children and breast feeding left me with even less, which I didn't think possible, I decided it was time to have the surgery! BEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE! I am absolutely in love with my new breasts and the feeling of having a womanly figure. My confidence has gone through the roof and I look in the mirror with pride for the first time in my life.

My first breast augmentation was done in 2004 by Dr Anoop Rastogi I loved the results and felt it was the best decision I had made, I had wanted big breasts my entire life so at 30 years of age I did it I had 400cc high profile round silicon gel implants. Some 14 years later after many years of (still wanting larger breasts I again without any doubt at all chose to consult Dr Rastogi to discuss the revision surgery & my want of bigger breasts. I had the surgery 7 days ago I now have 675cc high profile round polyurethane coated implants & I could not be happier I have experienced minimal pain & discomfort. I am so excited with the results and so grateful to Dr Rastogi for the care he takes and he truly takes the best care of you.

Thank you all for sharing your stories. I never thought that removing implants without getting a lift was even an option - but after reading so many reviews/photos with really nice results I have finally worked up the courage to get the ball rolling! But I am so nervous.

I got my implants back in 2009 at age 20. I was a 32A and wanted perky 32C (silly me!!), but ended up with 32DD. Subglandular 325cc Eurosilicone impants via armpit incision. I always thought they were way too big, but was very happy to not have any complications and they looked good. Now I am 29 years/50kg/no kids and I want them out. While I have no physical issues with them, I feel so silly and embarrassed for even having implants in the first place because it is so not me. I plan on having kids/breastfeeding in the next couple of years so I feel now is a good time to have them removed.

I am so scared of how the result is going to be like, especially since the implants are so big and subglandular is said to cause more sagging. I do not want a lift or to replace the implants.

I am very unsure as to whether I should have a complete capsulectomy or not. It seems people and doctors are strongly disagreeing on this topic. The thought of removing the capsule and all the nasty chemicals and things that come with it sounds very refreshing to me and is what I am leaning towards. After recommendations from this page, I have finally booked a consultation with Dr Anoop Rastogi in 2 weeks and from what I understand he always removes the capsule. I hope I feel better after I see him as now I feel extremely anxious..

Stay tuned.

Updated on 21 Mar 2018:
I’m really on the fence as to whether I should have my surgery here in Sydney (where I live) or in Norway when I go home to visit family for 3 weeks later this year. For some reason, it is considerably cheaper in Norway than in Australia ($4000 vs. $8500+). However it would make my life a lot easier having it here and it would provide some peace of mind, especially should I have any complications after... Is 3 weeks enough time to have the surgery and any follow-ups after? I will be working most of the 3 weeks (in an office) because I don’t have much annual leave I can take off work.

Updated on 18 Apr 2018:
Had a great consultation with Dr Rastogi a few weeks ago and he was wonderful. We talked over everything, where I’m coming from regarding this and options and recommendations on how to go about it.
He have given me 2 options:
(1) crease incision with total capsulectomy - his only worry is that because apparently my crease was surgically lowered when I got the implants (and the original incision was via armpit) he has to make an estimation on where my natural crease is as he says the crease will retract to its natural position after the explant and he doesn’t want the scars to be too far down (or too far up!).. thankfully I have pictures taken before and straight after the BA that he will use to estimate where the incision should be made. Alternatively:
(2) to use the original incision (armpit), remove the implants and part of the lower part of the capsule to avoid fluids to build up inside. He said this is not something he normally does, but he is willing to to avoid making a new scar that may potentially be in the wrong position.
I have thought very long and hard about whether to go with option 1 or 2, but have decided on option 1 via crease which is wha the Dr also indicated he was leaning towards. I feel much more confident him doing a “standard procedure” he has done many times before than something “new”. Moreover, another reason why I want the capsule out - my implants are textured (which I didn’t realise)!!
But now I have another worry added to things that may go wrong.. what if the crease doesn’t retract to its natural position and the incision will be on the lower part of the breasts!! My doctor says I should not be needing internal sutures, but I can see from some of the Q&As on this page that other doctors says you do... I guess as with everything, it’s case by case..
Surgery booked in for 27 April. So soon, but cannot wait to get this over with. Feel sick in my stomach just thinking about it.
Sorry if I come across as very negative, that’s not my intentions!! I’m doing this because I want to live a life without implants and I’m excited. But just so scared..
ANXIETY

Updated on 23 Apr 2018:
Surgery is in 4 days, this is becoming very real very fast!! I am very excited, but terrified. I am really glad I found this page because I never really thought removing implants was an option without your breasts looking like two empty balloons. I have read so many success stories which really is what is giving me the courage to go through with this. But there are also some very unfortunate results ones too and my heart really goes out to those women <3
I am having a hard time focusing on other things at the moment which is hard because I haven't told ANYONE (except my partner who is overseas right now) that I am doing this. I guess I don't want any unnecessary attention drawn to the surgery as I do not know what mind-set I will be in after.
I looked at an explant surgery on YouTube the other day - maybe not the best idea as it is pretty hard to digest!!
Getting ready for Friday...!! Tonight I am going to clean my apartment so it is ready for me to take it easy all weekend.
Organise day off work - check
Pay surgery fees - check
Pick up prescriptions - check
Macom minimiser compression bras - check
Dermatix silicone gel for scar reduction - check

Updated on 27 Apr 2018:
Back from the hospital! Had my explant surgery approx. 7 hours ago! I am in absolutely no pain and are not on any pain meds - although I suspect it may be some in my system from earlier!

I was extremely anxious when I arrived at the hospital and could not help myself from crying hysterically from time to time. The nurses were all so lovely and were really looking after me, they could see (from my hysterical crying) how upset I was. Why was I so upset? I was scared over being "put under"; I was scared something would go wrong during surgery; I was scared to wake up with deformed/distorted breasts; I was scared I made the wrong decision by going with the surgeon I did; I was unsure and scared to choose the wrong option on whether to go in via armpit or crease, and to leave the capsule or not.

I had my final chat with Dr. Rastogi and bear in mind at this point I still haven't made up my mind as to which option I want to go for. On one hand, I had started to really lean towards removing implants via my old armpit incision to avoid new scarring, however this carries extra risks as there is less visibility and access for the surgeon should anything go wrong or need to be fixed (e.g. bleeding) and it would be very difficult to remove anything of the capsule. On the other side, because explant via the crease is the standard and the "easiest" way, I felt this carried less risks and better potential for a nice result. One of the concerns with this incision was that Dr Rastogi had to determine where my natural crease was before I had the crease surgically lowered when getting implants so that he could make the incision here (to avoid the incision/scar being too far down or up(. Another worry that went through my mind was if my breasts really would contract back to its natural crease, even after 9 years with such big implants. We decided via crease is the way to go.

And now - the final, most stressful and controversy choice - should I leave the capsule in or remove it completely! I had no issues with my implants, they were intact and very soft, but I follow many breast implant illness groups where everyone state you HAVE to remove capsule en bloc style as ALL implants will eventually make you sick and I have also been reading about the link between textured implants’ link to a very rare cancer (anaplastic large cell lymphoma). I do not have breast implant illness symptoms and appreciate the link to ALCL is extremely rare, but I wanted to get the capsule out for a piece of mind. For me it made sense to remove them both for a “new beginning” implant AND capsule free. However, others say that removing the capsule causes unnecessary trauma and carries higher risk of deformity to the breast - which was my biggest fear. Dr Rastogi strongly encouraged removing all or at least part of the capsule to prevent fluid build up and breast distortion from the small possibility of capsular contracture (which can in fact happen even after the explant!!). We agreed and concluded he would go in and remove as much of the capsules as possible, however if part of the capsule was too difficult to remove and could cause tissue damage he would leave it be. After our chat I felt a million times better and finally 100% confident I made the right choice in both surgeons and procedure.

Surgery was a breeze. My implants were in tact and very thin and Dr Rastogi ended up performing a radial capsulotomy (I believe he removed the front part of the capsule, leaving behind the “back part” as it was more difficult to remove). 2 hours later I was on my way home, no nausea and no pain.

I have drains, which are incredibly annoying, and really the only thing I think that is making me home-bound this weekend. I feel like great! Completely pain free and so happy with my new little boobies. I am complexity amazed how much they have already bounced back. I think I even like them better than pre-implant!! And it’s only 7 hours in so I am still waiting for the fluff fairy and expect lots of change in the next few weeks. The front view is better than I ever hoped for, but they do cave in over the nipple as seen from the side, which I of course hope will look better down the track. And btw, Dr Rastogi is the best and did a superb job in estimating my crease. It seems the incision was made in the exact right spot. Ahhh wow, I’m feeling SO HAPPY and relieved. I was really struggling with anxiety/depression leading up to the explant and it was hard to go through that alone, but I now know it will all be fine :-)

Best vibes to all you explanters out there that is healing or considering removing your implants. Thank you all for sharing and for giving me the courage and strength!!

Updated on 27 Apr 2018:
Day 1 after explanting. Slept well. Feeling in top shape and spirits and still not on any painkillers. Only thing that is really bothering me are these drains haha they are sooo in the way and I am scared to accidentally pull them! Managed to hide them when I went to the market this morning, but deff cannot go to work with these so they better come out on Monday morning (which is the plan!)!

I don't see too much change in the girls from yesterday, but I love how they feel - super soft like jelly and my body temperature!! I thought my implants felt soft, but they really had nothing on these natural little boobies!!

SO MUCH YAY

Updated on 17 May 2018:
Hey hey, sorry I have gone quiet There is not too much to tell, but I will give you a little timeline of my last few weeks.
Day 3 (post surgery)
Had my drains out (WOHOOO IM FREEE) and there was very little fluid. Surgical tape also came off and scars looked better than anticipated. But I have to rectify my comment from my previous post, the scars are actually not 100% in the crease, they are current sitting approx. 1cm from the crease on the underside of my breasts, but you can't really tell so I don't mind. Started wearing compression after drains were taken out and putting silicone scar gel on my scars twice a day. Went back to work same day.
Day 10
Went back for my day 10-day check up and to my big disappointment the nurses and Dr Rastogi were wondering if there might be some fluid collection going on because of the the very jelly-feel of my breasts - however, as they hadn't changed much in size since the drains came out, they wondered if it could perhaps just be the feel of my natural breasts. Dr Rastogi tried to drain them to be sure and there was NO FLUIDS!! YAY!! JUST ALL NATURAL BREASTS :D But to be 100% sure Dr Rastogi suggested I go get an ultrasound.
Day 13
Had an ultrasound and it thankfully showed minimal fluids (less than 5ml) which is normal and no reason for concern or drainage as it will naturally be absorbed. Dr Rastogi gave me the clear to stop wearing compression.
Day 20
I don't feel I've seen a dramatic change since the day of my explant, but my skin has definitely contacted and gotten firmer. I love the look and feel of my new (old) boobies and could not been happier with the results. I guess I didn't realise how much I didn't like my implants until I took them out because I now feel sooo much more confident about my body!! I need to go shopping for more V-neck tops :)
This is probably my last update here unless anything drastic happens :) Best wishes to all you ladies out there explanting or considering explanting - I am so happy I did [RS bleep] <3

Updated on 17 May 2018:
Oh noes, my photos didn't upload. Here you go. Hasta la vista x

I had my breast augmentation and liposuction to my arm pits only yesterday. Being quite anxious I was soon relieved as Dr Rastogi came and sat with me to calm my nerves. He gave me his mobile number and told me to contact him any time over the weekend if I had any concerns. He then kissed me on the forehead and held my hand until I fell asleep. Today I am up and walking around minimal pain only tightness as if I was wearing a bra that was too small. My nipples are quite swollen but I am assuming this is quite normal! There was no bandages, no surgical bra and no drains. Dr Rastogi is worth every extra penny you pay. He is genuine and his bed side manner is just beautiful. Will recommend to anyone and everyone.

He is the best in the business. Great guy, top notch work. I love him. All the staff are beautiful and sweet as well. My breasts are perfect, so natural looking but full and perky. He really is an artist.