Pec Implants: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIs a Pec Implant an Option for a Male with Poland's Syndrome?
A pectoral implant seems to be able to quickly solve the problem, is there anything I don't know that I should?
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Pectoral implant for Poland's syndrome
Poland's syndrome comes in a wide variety of severities. Some patients just have mild deformities, some have complete absence of the pectoral muscle, and some are in between. Other deformities, such as hand deformities can occur as well.
Women with Poland's syndrome can also have mild to severe asymmetry of the breasts. Girls with this problem may even need breast implants at an age much younger than we normally do breast implants to reduce the asymmetry, and...
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Pectoral implant procedure as a solution to Poland's Syndrome
Pectoral implant is one of my specialties and I've worked with several patients with uneven chests; from various severity of Poland's syndrome to pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, traumatized and rupture of pectoralis, etc.
In your case, one unilateral implant might be a solution to consider. A proper physical examination is required however for a definitive answer. You should seek a qualified surgeon and some musculoskeletal studies (XRays, MRI, #-D...
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Pec Implants
You may be a good candidate for Pec Implants. The chest area in men can be augmented through the use of FDA approved implants made of a silicon elastimer. Male patients who wish a fuller more sculpted look in the chest/pectoral area are good candidates for pectoral augmentation. In addition, patients who have had injuries or congenital deformities will also benefit.
The procedure is done utilizing incisions in the underarm area. The implant is placed beneath the chest muscle. Small...
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Poland's syndrome
Pec implants may be an option for you but I would highly recommend that you research a good surgeon who is a board certified plastic surgeon and has experience with this type of surgery to examine you and give you good advice.
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Pec implant is a great procedure for male with Poland's syndrome
Poland's syndrome is partial or complete absence of the pectoralis major muscle, sometimes also associated with hand abnormalities. This syndrome occurs in males about three times as frequently as in females. Women with this syndrome usually present with partial or complete absence of breast development on one side, causing major asymmetry as the opposite breast develops normally.
In a man, absence of the pec muscle causes a flat undeveloped chest on that side, an inward-sweeping...
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Pectoral Implant Can Work Well
In a male with Poland's syndrome, a pectoral implant can work very well, as long as the right size is chosen and planned accordingly. The goal is to secure it internally at the proper position so that it does not try and rotate over time. Like any implantable device, it can develop scar tissue around it over time, rotate, become infected, possible extrude, need to be replaced etc. These are all very small occurrences, but something to be aware of when...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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