Can I get good breasts with pectus carinatum? (Photo)

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I am tansgender mtf and I have pactus carinatum. I was wonder if breast implants are possible for me?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Pectus carinatum can make it more challenging to get a good results, but a few important decisions can increase the beauty of your result. I would suggest you choose a highly projecting breast implant to overcome the excess projection of the chest resulting from the Carinatum. XTRA breast implants, high profile, or tear drop breast implants have some of the best projections. A dual plane surgery is more appropriate to limit the muscle contractions and natural tension from decreasing any gains in projection as well.Thanks for sharing this question and good luck.Dr. ALDO

M. Jude LaBarbera, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Based on your included picture, it looks like your sternal anomaly is pretty subtle.  I suspect you would be a fine candidate for breast augmentation.  Best of luck in finding the right surgeon for you.

Michael Eisemann, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and photo. Based on your photo, you do have very mild pectus carinatum, but this should not prevent you from having a good result after breast augmentation surgery. Your surgeon will likely recommend selecting implants which have a higher projection which will minimize the appearance of deeper cleavage. Also, a dual plane technique augmentation, which will give your final result greater lower pole fullness, can also help give you a very natural and attractive look. Schedule an in-person consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in your area for a full exam and consultation. Best of luck!
Michael Eisemann M.D.
Plastic Surgeon
Houston, Texas

Robert H. Hunsaker, MD · Answer

Yes. Your "pectus" looks relatively mild. The main "issue" is the deeper appearance of the cleavage because of the pre-existing depression.

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