Had my augmentation in November of last year,.Over time, a dent appeared next to my sternum, which never used to be there. Its about two finger lengths and feels almost like a hole. What may have caused this? I'm planning a follow-up with my surgeon, but curious to see what other doctors may think. I really want this fixed. I feel like i may have made a mistake getting this done! (485cc natrelle inspira)
July 24, 2023
Answer: Chest wall defect Pre-operative photos would aid in accurate answers. It appears the depression may be from where your pectoralis muscle (chest muscle) inserts into the rib (a normal anatomical variant) A revision may be able to release the band or it may not be fixable without a fat transfer to the depression. Best wishes Dr. Taranow
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July 24, 2023
Answer: Chest wall defect Pre-operative photos would aid in accurate answers. It appears the depression may be from where your pectoralis muscle (chest muscle) inserts into the rib (a normal anatomical variant) A revision may be able to release the band or it may not be fixable without a fat transfer to the depression. Best wishes Dr. Taranow
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July 23, 2023
Answer: Breast augmentation complications Dear Jac, Breast augmentation although considered a "routine" operation these days with nearly 400,000 being performed in the US annually, is still surgery. Every surgery, no matter how routine, has risks and complications associated with it. Some of the risks are well known, more common and are discussed before surgery. Some of the risks are highly uncommon and unpredictable, not falling under the category of pre-operative discussion. It appears that your "dent" may be a disinsertion of your pectoral muscle exposing your ribs/sternum, assuming your implants are under the muscle. Sometimes minor chest wall deformities, like "dents" are present before surgery and become more visible after. An examination and review of your pre-operative photos coupled with the knowledge of the actual intraoperative events of your surgery will help your surgeon determine which factors are in play here. As outside observers without that critical knowledge, we do not have the information to give a definitive answer. See your surgeon. Good luck!
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July 23, 2023
Answer: Breast augmentation complications Dear Jac, Breast augmentation although considered a "routine" operation these days with nearly 400,000 being performed in the US annually, is still surgery. Every surgery, no matter how routine, has risks and complications associated with it. Some of the risks are well known, more common and are discussed before surgery. Some of the risks are highly uncommon and unpredictable, not falling under the category of pre-operative discussion. It appears that your "dent" may be a disinsertion of your pectoral muscle exposing your ribs/sternum, assuming your implants are under the muscle. Sometimes minor chest wall deformities, like "dents" are present before surgery and become more visible after. An examination and review of your pre-operative photos coupled with the knowledge of the actual intraoperative events of your surgery will help your surgeon determine which factors are in play here. As outside observers without that critical knowledge, we do not have the information to give a definitive answer. See your surgeon. Good luck!
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