Moderate pectus excavatum. My PE is slightly less deep now, but still unhappy. I really do not want to undergo any sort of implant as I've read too much about implant illness and my mother has suffered from it(BII) as well. What options do I have? It seems like a dead end. I've read about fat transfer to the dip not working, etc... please help!
September 18, 2020
Answer: Thanks for your question and photo. I assume your photo is a “wish” picture. Without examining you in person it is impossible to provide with any specific treatment recommendations. Furthermore, sorry to hear that your mother is not well but please know that BII is a complex and controversial subject and without knowing more specifically what her own medical history is, it is unwise to assume that you are not a candidate for breast implants. Fat grafting is indeed a safe and acceptable option in the right candidate, but this generally needs to be repeated several times with additional risks of anesthesia and surgery,, with very nominal augmentation. Best of luck to you.
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September 18, 2020
Answer: Thanks for your question and photo. I assume your photo is a “wish” picture. Without examining you in person it is impossible to provide with any specific treatment recommendations. Furthermore, sorry to hear that your mother is not well but please know that BII is a complex and controversial subject and without knowing more specifically what her own medical history is, it is unwise to assume that you are not a candidate for breast implants. Fat grafting is indeed a safe and acceptable option in the right candidate, but this generally needs to be repeated several times with additional risks of anesthesia and surgery,, with very nominal augmentation. Best of luck to you.
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September 23, 2020
Answer: Fat Transfer for Recurrent Pectus Excavatum Fat transfer is the best option given your minor deformity. I can hardly see it in this picture anyway. Fat transfer does work but it requires more fat than you think because not all of the fat survives the procedure. See an expert.
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September 23, 2020
Answer: Fat Transfer for Recurrent Pectus Excavatum Fat transfer is the best option given your minor deformity. I can hardly see it in this picture anyway. Fat transfer does work but it requires more fat than you think because not all of the fat survives the procedure. See an expert.
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