I recently had a procedure to correct a chest wall deformity called pectus excavatum (sunken chest). A stainless steel bar was inserted under my rib cage with the hopes that it would bring proper shape to the chest. The procedure was not a success and I still have significant asymmetry to my chest wall. Will a custom made pectoral implant correct the defect?
Answer: Pectus Excavatum correction with implants after the NUSS procedures with #Toronto #DrMarcDuPere Thank you for your question and YES, body implants could be a solution to your condition. I have done over 200 pectoral augmentation over the last 7-8 years. I have also treated several patients with pectus excavatum in Toronto since 2001, including a few patients who had had the NUSS procedure before. A pectus excavatum, as you know, is a body depression in the mid-chest that can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. The NUSS procedure aims at trying to reverse theThe options will vary on what I see at the time of the consultation with you. I have done #FatGrafting with #stemcells in some patients for very small defects. Other, we fabricated a custom-made implants; patient comes to the office and we prepare a mould of the defect, which is then sent for fabrication, then sterilized then shipped back to Toronto for implantation. This involves a few visits to Toronto, Canada. The other options might be unilateral or bilateral pectoral augmentation with implants, either same implants or different sized implants depending again on your anatomy. Sometimes, fat grafting is also part of the pectoral implant procedure. Good luck in your search and make sure you choose an experienced surgeon as this is not a common procedure learned in plastic surgery residency. Should you want to come to #Toronto, we do offer SKYPE-cam consultation as a first encounter. Email us some pics. Best regards, Dr. Marc DuPere, Toronto plastic surgeon Voted TOP plastic surgery Clinic in Toronto for 2013 and 2014 Voted TOP Cosmetic Clinic in Toronto for 2014 visageclinic.com/patient-resources/media.cfm
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Answer: Pectus Excavatum correction with implants after the NUSS procedures with #Toronto #DrMarcDuPere Thank you for your question and YES, body implants could be a solution to your condition. I have done over 200 pectoral augmentation over the last 7-8 years. I have also treated several patients with pectus excavatum in Toronto since 2001, including a few patients who had had the NUSS procedure before. A pectus excavatum, as you know, is a body depression in the mid-chest that can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. The NUSS procedure aims at trying to reverse theThe options will vary on what I see at the time of the consultation with you. I have done #FatGrafting with #stemcells in some patients for very small defects. Other, we fabricated a custom-made implants; patient comes to the office and we prepare a mould of the defect, which is then sent for fabrication, then sterilized then shipped back to Toronto for implantation. This involves a few visits to Toronto, Canada. The other options might be unilateral or bilateral pectoral augmentation with implants, either same implants or different sized implants depending again on your anatomy. Sometimes, fat grafting is also part of the pectoral implant procedure. Good luck in your search and make sure you choose an experienced surgeon as this is not a common procedure learned in plastic surgery residency. Should you want to come to #Toronto, we do offer SKYPE-cam consultation as a first encounter. Email us some pics. Best regards, Dr. Marc DuPere, Toronto plastic surgeon Voted TOP plastic surgery Clinic in Toronto for 2013 and 2014 Voted TOP Cosmetic Clinic in Toronto for 2014 visageclinic.com/patient-resources/media.cfm
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Answer: Pec implants Thank you for your question. Without photos provided, it is rather difficult to tell. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your expectations are.
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Answer: Pec implants Thank you for your question. Without photos provided, it is rather difficult to tell. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your expectations are.
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October 27, 2018
Answer: Yes custom implant may be helpful It is hard to know exactly what can be done without seeing you for a consultation or at least pictures but it sounds like a custom moulage made implant could be helpful. Sometimes the other option is to perform some fat transfer Good luck
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October 27, 2018
Answer: Yes custom implant may be helpful It is hard to know exactly what can be done without seeing you for a consultation or at least pictures but it sounds like a custom moulage made implant could be helpful. Sometimes the other option is to perform some fat transfer Good luck
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August 29, 2014
Answer: Will Pec Implants Correct Chest Wall Asymmetry ? There are many great options to treat chest wall asymmetry. I have worked with several patients who had had the Nuss procedure, and I rountinely treat patients with chest wall asymmetry as well. A physical exam, or at least photos are needed to delineate the chest wall asymmetry and create a plan of action. Pectus excavatum, as well as chest wall asymmetry can be treated with custom implants, fat augmentation, or a combination of both which is common. The treatment plan will depend on location and extent of asymmetry, availability of fat, body habitus, etc. in relation to goals and expectations.
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August 29, 2014
Answer: Will Pec Implants Correct Chest Wall Asymmetry ? There are many great options to treat chest wall asymmetry. I have worked with several patients who had had the Nuss procedure, and I rountinely treat patients with chest wall asymmetry as well. A physical exam, or at least photos are needed to delineate the chest wall asymmetry and create a plan of action. Pectus excavatum, as well as chest wall asymmetry can be treated with custom implants, fat augmentation, or a combination of both which is common. The treatment plan will depend on location and extent of asymmetry, availability of fat, body habitus, etc. in relation to goals and expectations.
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November 24, 2013
Answer: Will Pectoral Implants Correct an Asymmetrical Chest Wall for a Male? This is very difficult to answer without more information, photos, and an exam. Sometimes an implant can improve the appearance. Sometimes fat grafting provides a nice camouflage. Sometimes multiple procedures in combination may offer the best correction.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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November 24, 2013
Answer: Will Pectoral Implants Correct an Asymmetrical Chest Wall for a Male? This is very difficult to answer without more information, photos, and an exam. Sometimes an implant can improve the appearance. Sometimes fat grafting provides a nice camouflage. Sometimes multiple procedures in combination may offer the best correction.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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