Pectus Excavatum
For some women in Sacramento, breast enhancement planning needs to include a discussion of a special condition called "pectus excavatum" and how it can affect a surgical outcome. Simply put, pectus excavatum is a central inward depression in the rib cage. It can be very slight or very severe and all degrees in between. In a very severe case, this chest configuration may compress the heart, reduce lung volume and impair normal function. Most cases are less pronounced and those with the condition are most often unaffected.
After breast augmentation surgery, breast implants point outward from a line drawn tangent to the chest wall at the location of the areola. What this means in non technical terms is that if you have a chest that curves inward, your implants will face a bit more inward. You'll have more cleavage compared to someone with a flatter chest. When selecting a breast implant, it's important not to go too large. Large implants can accentuate pectus excavatum - they may even touch in the middle.
Today there are many options for making changes to your physique, but modifying the shape of your rib cage usually isn't one of them. You can, however, learn more about your body type and the procedure you're considering and make informed decisions. In greater Sacramento, a breast enhancement consultation at Kaufman & Clark Plastic Surgery can be a great way to get started.
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Find out more about our two board certified Sacramento plastic surgeons, Dr. David Kaufman and Dr. Christa Clark. You'll see that with safety and natural results at the top of the priority list, they treat each patient as the unique individual they are. Both surgeons enjoy the warm, open relationships they develop with the women they serve in the Folsom area, patients who often send their thanks in cards and letters you can browse.
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