Breast augmentation with Dr. Claire Duggal
Breast Augmentation
Women from Annapolis, Baltimore, and throughout Maryland choose Sandel Duggal for breast augmentation that looks balanced, feminine, and naturally proportioned to their figure.
At a glance
Surgeon
Dr. Claire Duggal
Procedure time
About 1–1½ hours
Anesthesia
Light anesthesia
Setting
West Annapolis Surgery Center
Home same day
Typically yes
Desk work
About 3–5 days
Full exercise
4–12 weeks by placement
What breast augmentation can help you achieve
Breast augmentation is about more than adding volume — it’s about helping you feel confident, comfortable, and more like yourself. Every woman has a different reason for considering it. Maybe your breasts have changed after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations. Maybe you’ve always wished for more fullness or felt out of proportion with the rest of your body. Or maybe you simply want to feel more confident in the clothes you love.
Breast augmentation can be customized to your unique body, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals. Depending on what you’re looking to achieve, it may help you:
Restore the fullness and shape you’ve lost over time
Enhance your natural curves and create a more feminine silhouette
Improve breast symmetry and overall balance
Feel more confident in fitted clothing, dresses, and swimwear — without relying on heavily padded bras
Reconnect with the way you want to look and feel in your own body
For many women, the most meaningful change isn’t simply what they see in the mirror — it’s how they feel when they get dressed, go out, and move through the world with confidence.
As a woman and mother of three, Dr. Duggal understands that our bodies change throughout different seasons of life. She believes breast surgery should never be about fitting into someone else’s idea of beauty — it should be about helping you feel confident in your body, with a result that feels beautiful, natural, and uniquely you.
VECTRA 3D imaging
Preview your result before you commit to surgery.
Once you’re booked for surgery, Dr. Duggal uses 3D Vectra imaging to help personalize your breast augmentation and bring your goals to life before surgery — so you can be an active part of the planning process and feel confident in your decision.
Learn about Vectra 3D imaging →01
Capture your unique anatomy. Your visit begins with a brief 3D imaging session that captures your natural breast shape, proportions, and anatomy from multiple angles.
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Visualize your options. Using specialized Vectra software, Dr. Duggal simulates different implant sizes and profiles on your own 3D image, so you can see and compare potential outcomes based on your anatomy and goals.
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Create your personalized surgical plan. Once you find a look that feels right for you, your 3D simulation helps guide Dr. Duggal’s implant selection and surgical planning — a plan designed around your body and the result you want.
Your options
Silicone, saline, or fat transfer.
Choosing the right technique is one of the most important steps in planning natural-looking breast augmentation.
Motiva Preserve breast augmentation →
Silicone implants
Today’s silicone gel implants are designed to provide a soft, natural feel and movement while creating a smooth, feminine contour. Dr. Duggal offers Motiva® and Sientra® silicone implants, with selection tailored to your anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals.
Saline implants
Filled with sterile saltwater, saline implants can be a good option for women who prefer a slightly firmer feel or want the reassurance of immediate visibility if a leak occurs.
Fat transfer
Fat is gently harvested from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs, purified, and strategically placed in the breasts for subtle, natural-looking fullness. For women who are naturally slender or prefer to avoid liposuction, Dr. Duggal also offers AlloClae™ shelf-stable fat as an alternative.
Implant position
Subglandular placement sits above the chest muscle and beneath the breast tissue. Subpectoral placement is positioned partly or fully beneath the pectoralis muscle.
The right choice depends on your tissue thickness, athletic activity, and aesthetic priorities, all discussed in detail during your appointment.
Scar placement
Common incision patterns include a short crease incision hidden in the inframammary fold and a periareolar incision tracing the edge of the areola.
Dr. Duggal places breast implants through the inframammary fold, a carefully planned incision hidden within the natural crease beneath the breast — kept as short and discreet as possible while prioritizing precise placement, symmetry, and beautiful, natural-looking results.
Rapid recovery
Designed to get you back to your life comfortably.
Most breast augmentations are performed at the West Annapolis Surgery Center under light anesthesia and take about 1 to 1½ hours, longer if combined with procedures such as a breast lift or liposuction. After a brief stay in the recovery area, most patients return home the same day with a trusted friend or family member.
Key elements typically include
Starting non-narcotic medications the night before surgery to lessen the need for opioids afterward
Using long-acting local anesthetics during surgery to keep early discomfort under control
A streamlined, minimally traumatic surgical technique to reduce bruising and swelling
What recovery looks like
First few days: swelling, tightness, and soreness are expected, typically manageable with prescribed medication and a supportive surgical bra.
Around 3–5 days: many patients with office-based jobs are ready to return to work, depending on how they feel and the demands of the job.
Around 2 weeks: light, non-impact activity may be resumed when cleared by Dr. Duggal.
Around 6 weeks: more vigorous exercise, heavy lifting, and higher-impact activity typically resume once you are fully cleared.
Questions patients ask.
After you arrive at the surgery center and are comfortably under anesthesia, Dr. Duggal makes the planned incision, creates a pocket above or below the chest muscle, and places the implant using sterile techniques. She then checks symmetry, makes any fine adjustments, and closes the incisions with meticulous suturing to support a smooth contour and fine scars.
Most women with sedentary jobs take about one week off, while those with more physically demanding roles may need additional time. Your exact timeline will depend on the type of work you do and how your body heals.
Gentle walking is usually encouraged soon after surgery. More vigorous exercise, especially anything that involves bouncing, lifting, or upper-body strain, typically needs to wait about six weeks, with specifics tailored to you at follow-up visits.
Cleavage depends on your natural chest shape, how far apart your breasts are, and how much volume you choose to add. The right implant width, profile, and placement can often enhance cleavage and upper-pole fullness while still looking natural for your frame.
Any breast augmentation involves incisions, but Dr. Duggal places them in locations that are usually well hidden by bras, bikinis, and most clothing. Scars are kept as short as possible and typically fade significantly over time with proper care.
Yes. Women with breast implants can and should continue routine screening, but should let the imaging facility know about their implants ahead of time so the right techniques can be used.
Breast implants are durable but not considered lifetime devices. Over the years, natural aging, changes in breast tissue, or implant-related changes may make revision or replacement a good idea.
Breast implants are durable and designed to be long-lasting, but they are not considered lifetime medical devices and should be monitored over time. An implant exchange may eventually be recommended due to changes in the implant, your breast tissue, aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or personal preference. Both Motiva® and Sientra® offer lifetime warranty coverage for implant rupture, providing added peace of mind.
Because every plan is tailored to the individual, pricing varies from patient to patient. After Dr. Duggal has listened to your goals, examined you, and outlined options, you will receive a detailed, personalized quote. Financing options are available.
Schedule your consultation.
Your consultation includes a review of your history, precise measurements, time with before-and-after photos, and 3D imaging to preview different looks.