What Can I Expect From Augmentation For A Concave Chest?

Breast implants may camouflage smaller concave chest (pectus excavatum) but if the pectus concavity is large breast implants alone will certainly not make the chest look normal.

My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.

This type of question really reinforces the reasons to only see an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon when considering this types of procedures. Even a procedure like a breast augmentation can be more complicated than it appears, as in the case of a patient will a concave chest. Only good rapport between the surgeon and patient can maximize the chances for a great surgical result.  Although the photos you posted are helpful to give a general answer, these things really need to be discussed in person with your operating surgeon. Good luck to you!

 

A concave chest or pectus excavatum is not that uncommon.  Many patients with a pectus can benefit from simply placing breast implants. The breast implants actually help hide the indentation of the breast bone.   The main concern is not to make the implant pocket too close to the midline of the breast bone, so as not to end up with a "uniboob" or synmastia.  The differences from one side to the other will remain after your surgery, but the volume difference can be improved.  I commonly make the incision in the armpit to avoid a "cut" on the breast. Also be aware you will never  obtain cleavage because of the indent and the high risk of migration of the implants toward the center on the breast bone.  All the best, "Dr. Joe"

Thank you for your question and the pictures. Appropriate selection of the right implants which are then well-placed under the breasts can do an excellent job of camouflaging a concave chest. See two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.  I hope this helps.

Without pictures, it is difficult to determine what you will look like or what size a certain implant will make you.  If you have a very narrow width ribcage, larger implant diameters can create problems.  I would make sure you see a board-certified plastic surgeon, and possibly get several opinions before deciding.

Good Luck