I am 37 year old male with pectus excavatum. It was described by a pedatric surgeon that I have a 'grand canyon' appearance with slightly flared ribs. I can provide digital pictures. I was told I am not a candidate of nuss procedure and I think it wold be too painful over implants. I am trying to go for a symmetrical appearance. Its noticeable with shirt on or off. Can I expect a good outcome? Also, how will implants affect my running (I do 5k, half and full marathons)?
November 2, 2015
Answer: Toronto Body Implant options for Pectum excavatum with #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. A pectus excavatum is a body depression in the mid-chest that can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. The 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.Perfect symmetry is rarely achieved in plastic surgery yet we can get very close to it. Once fully recovered, patients can return to cardio-vascular physical activity in 2 months and body-builder activities in 3 months.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.
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November 2, 2015
Answer: Toronto Body Implant options for Pectum excavatum with #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. A pectus excavatum is a body depression in the mid-chest that can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. The 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.Perfect symmetry is rarely achieved in plastic surgery yet we can get very close to it. Once fully recovered, patients can return to cardio-vascular physical activity in 2 months and body-builder activities in 3 months.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.
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November 24, 2013
Answer: Pectus Excavatum and Pec Implants Implants over the sternum may be a viable option for a larger defect. Fat grafting can be helpful in smaller defects or in camouflaging the implant.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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November 24, 2013
Answer: Pectus Excavatum and Pec Implants Implants over the sternum may be a viable option for a larger defect. Fat grafting can be helpful in smaller defects or in camouflaging the implant.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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