Will Pectoral Implants Correct an Asymmetrical Chest Wall for a Male?

November 29, 2010
Asked By:New York9458 in New York

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?

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October 29, 2015

Answer: Pectus Excavatum correction with implants after the NUSS procedures with #Toronto #DrMarcDuPere

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Marc DuPéré, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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October 29, 2015

Answer: Pectus Excavatum correction with implants after the NUSS procedures with #Toronto #DrMarcDuPere

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Marc DuPéré, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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December 27, 2019

Answer: Pec implants

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 27, 2019

Answer: Pec implants

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 27, 2018

Answer: Yes custom implant may be helpful

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 27, 2018

Answer: Yes custom implant may be helpful

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 29, 2014

Answer: Will Pec Implants Correct Chest Wall Asymmetry ?

Sam Gershenbaum, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 29, 2014

Answer: Will Pec Implants Correct Chest Wall Asymmetry ?

Sam Gershenbaum, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 24, 2013

Answer: Will Pectoral Implants Correct an Asymmetrical Chest Wall for a Male?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 24, 2013

Answer: Will Pectoral Implants Correct an Asymmetrical Chest Wall for a Male?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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