23 y.o. F 5’8”; 125 lbs I realize this may not be a strictly plastic surgery issue. My PEX has never been formally evaluated so I don’t know the severity (how severe based on CXR?), but I do believe that I have mild sx’s. I’ve been told not to do the Nuss surgery by a cardiothoracic surgeon unless sx’s are severe bc of the painful recovery. I’d love to get implants to mask the defect and improve the appearance of my breasts but worried sx’s +posture would worsen. Advice and recommendations?
January 31, 2022
Answer: Implants Implants will not change your pectus deformity and often help hide it especially if placed behind the muscles. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and options.
Helpful
January 31, 2022
Answer: Implants Implants will not change your pectus deformity and often help hide it especially if placed behind the muscles. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and options.
Helpful
January 27, 2022
Answer: Breast augmentation versus Nuss procedure Hi and welcome to our forum!From your radiograph, I note a significant pectus excavatum of the anterior chest wall. It would be extremely advantageous to have photos as well.The Nuss procedure is usually performed on children between the ages of 12-18, after which time it becomes more difficult (up to age 27 after which time fusion of the sternum prevents further manipulation) . If there are is respiratory impairment associated with the pectus excavatum, the procedure will have definite therapeutic benefit. Otherwise, external soft tissue procedures such as breast augmentation or placement of a custom soft tissue prosthetic implant will be far less invasive and provide satisfactory results.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation, examination, and discussion.Best wishes...
Helpful
January 27, 2022
Answer: Breast augmentation versus Nuss procedure Hi and welcome to our forum!From your radiograph, I note a significant pectus excavatum of the anterior chest wall. It would be extremely advantageous to have photos as well.The Nuss procedure is usually performed on children between the ages of 12-18, after which time it becomes more difficult (up to age 27 after which time fusion of the sternum prevents further manipulation) . If there are is respiratory impairment associated with the pectus excavatum, the procedure will have definite therapeutic benefit. Otherwise, external soft tissue procedures such as breast augmentation or placement of a custom soft tissue prosthetic implant will be far less invasive and provide satisfactory results.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation, examination, and discussion.Best wishes...
Helpful
