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?
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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