Do I have pectus excavatum bad? (Photos)

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Will it stay like this forever...or will it go away after awhile

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

An implant may be a reasonable treatment alternative to improve the appearance. This developmental anomaly was present at birth and will not diminish over time. Schedule an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who frequently performs these pectoral implants and can address all your concerns.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Marc DuPéré, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for the pictures.Pectus excavatum is a development anomaly and will not get better over time.The good thing is that your pectus excavatum seems moderate by the pictures;  I correct those with a custom-made implant for the last 14-15 years.  It involves meeting your plastic surgeon for a molding to be made, which is then shipped to be fabricated and sterilized.  Once made, the implant can be inserted.  The making of the implant requires craft and artistry but the surgery itself is relatively simple.Hope this helps!
Kind regards,
Dr. Marc DuPere, Aesthetic, cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for writing,The pectus excavatum and easily be corrected with a custom made silicone implant that is usually placed over your sternal defect. I hope this helps, Good Luck Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACSCertified: American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society of Plastic Surgery

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