I am considering breast augmentation and I have pectus excavatum. Is it better to place implants over the muscle or under? I am considering 300cc or less.
September 17, 2009
Answer: Breast implants in patients with Pectus Excavatum Hi there- You should be able to achieve a very nice outcome from breast augmentation whether your implants are placed above or below your chest muscle- My personal opinion is that there are a great many advantages to sub-pectoral (under the muscle) placement, but existence of a pectus excavatum would not affect these. I would find a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery who has a lot of experience in breast surgery- ask if they have patients with pectus excavatum you might be able to talk to, and ask to see photos. Good luck!
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September 17, 2009
Answer: Breast implants in patients with Pectus Excavatum Hi there- You should be able to achieve a very nice outcome from breast augmentation whether your implants are placed above or below your chest muscle- My personal opinion is that there are a great many advantages to sub-pectoral (under the muscle) placement, but existence of a pectus excavatum would not affect these. I would find a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery who has a lot of experience in breast surgery- ask if they have patients with pectus excavatum you might be able to talk to, and ask to see photos. Good luck!
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September 17, 2009
Answer: Breast augmentation, pectus excavatum In patients with pectus excavatum (concave chest wall) subpectoral placement of breast implants can give a nice result. The implants can not be too large in size or they could end up too close and create a very unnatural appearance to the breast and cleavage. A modest implant of 300cc or less may be a reasonable implant selection. Discuss this further with your board certified plastic surgeon prior to surgery. Best wishes, Dr. Bruno
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September 17, 2009
Answer: Breast augmentation, pectus excavatum In patients with pectus excavatum (concave chest wall) subpectoral placement of breast implants can give a nice result. The implants can not be too large in size or they could end up too close and create a very unnatural appearance to the breast and cleavage. A modest implant of 300cc or less may be a reasonable implant selection. Discuss this further with your board certified plastic surgeon prior to surgery. Best wishes, Dr. Bruno
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