Hi, I'm a 23 yo man with asymmetrical chest caused by an 11° C curve scoliosis and even though I'm working out with dumbbells and training more the right side, I can't even them out. I am aware of the complications that may occur with implants such as infections/sepsis and the need to get them changed, and that's why I was thinking of Fat Grafts. Is it possible to be used in this case? if yes, can I workout afterwards to again more muscle mass? can the fat injected get burned from training? Or, any other solution except for a pectoral implant?
August 11, 2019
Answer: Treating a symmetry. First in for most is the use of proper before pictures. Please take a proper before pictures with a Arms in the same position. Your current picture distorts the symmetry from your body posts. Either have someone else take the picture or use a timer. Look at plastic surgeons before and after pictures to know how to position your body. The distance should be 10 to 15 feet. From your pictures it appears you have a pectoral deficit. It looks like Poland syndrome to me. For Poland syndrome fat transfer may in fact be a viable option. Solid body implants do not need to be exchanged and the risk involved very immensely on different body areas. Gluteal implants have by far the worst track record of serious complications including infections. Your post makes it difficult to make an accurate assessment. In all cases but yours especially getting the most accurate assessment is critical to be able to give any type of meaningful recommendation. In general asymmetrical fat transfer or liposuction to compensate for skeletal asymmetry simply leads to skeletal asymmetry with fat distribution asymmetry. With better information we can give you a better answer. Try reposting. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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August 11, 2019
Answer: Treating a symmetry. First in for most is the use of proper before pictures. Please take a proper before pictures with a Arms in the same position. Your current picture distorts the symmetry from your body posts. Either have someone else take the picture or use a timer. Look at plastic surgeons before and after pictures to know how to position your body. The distance should be 10 to 15 feet. From your pictures it appears you have a pectoral deficit. It looks like Poland syndrome to me. For Poland syndrome fat transfer may in fact be a viable option. Solid body implants do not need to be exchanged and the risk involved very immensely on different body areas. Gluteal implants have by far the worst track record of serious complications including infections. Your post makes it difficult to make an accurate assessment. In all cases but yours especially getting the most accurate assessment is critical to be able to give any type of meaningful recommendation. In general asymmetrical fat transfer or liposuction to compensate for skeletal asymmetry simply leads to skeletal asymmetry with fat distribution asymmetry. With better information we can give you a better answer. Try reposting. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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