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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
pectus Excavatum
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
pectus Excavatum
by lilkitten, Oct 04, 2007 01:30PM
ok my husband has a Mitral Valve prolapse as well a a deforamtion called Pectus Excavatum . We have talked about having the deformation fixed but i wanted to know how risky that kind of surgery is considering it's on hischest and he has the heart problem . and what the typical recovery is like for something like that.
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Oct 05, 2007 12:32PM
, Oct 05, 2007 12:32PM
There are a number of alternative treatments used for pectus deformity. In children, the sternum is actually reshaped to create a more normal contour. In adults, the use of a customize silicone implant is often more appropriate. Check with a local reconstructive plastic surgeon about his options. The presence of mitral valve prolapse will probably not be a significant factor.
