If you want a fuller, firmer chest, this approach may help you feel more comfortable and confident in how you look.
This approach suits some people more than others. A consultation with your surgeon will help work out whether it is the right choice for you.
It all begins with a consultation and examination. Your surgeon carries out a full health check to make sure you are fit for surgery, looks at the shape of your chest to choose an implant suited to your build, and then measures and marks where the implant will sit. If you take any medication, tell your surgeon during this visit.
The surgery is done under general anesthesia, which means you are asleep and feel nothing throughout the operation. You will need to avoid food and drink for about 8 hours beforehand.
Your surgeon makes a small incision, about 3 to 4 cm, in the crease of the armpit, then creates a pocket so the implant can be placed beneath the large chest muscle. An endoscope, a small camera that helps your surgeon see inside more clearly, may be used to assist this step.
The implant is set into the pocket and positioned to match the measurements and markings made earlier, so the chest looks balanced. Implants used for men are usually squarer, wider, and flatter than those made for women. Finally, your surgeon closes the incision with fine cosmetic sutures.
This approach can give your chest a fuller, more balanced shape. So you can decide with a clear head, here are a few things it will not do.
Recovery happens in stages, and everyone heals at their own pace. The points below are rough guides, not exact figures for every case.
As with any surgery, this approach carries risks. You should understand them clearly before you decide, and talk them through honestly with your surgeon.
At The Gioi Dep, your first visit always includes a full health check to confirm you are fit for surgery, along with measuring and marking where the implant will sit. The implant is chosen for your own build, rather than applying one size to everyone.
The surgery is performed by a specialist in aesthetic plastic surgery, using a technique that places the implant under the muscle through a small armpit incision, with endoscopic assistance where helpful. Following your surgeon's aftercare instructions is also an important part of keeping risks low.
During the operation you are under general anesthesia, so you feel nothing. Afterward you may feel some discomfort, and your surgeon will prescribe medication for you to take as directed.
Yes. The incision sits in the crease of the armpit, is about 3 to 4 cm long, and is closed with fine cosmetic sutures. The armpit location keeps the mark more discreet, but a scar still remains.
You usually stay in the hospital for about 1 to 2 days, and many people begin to recover within the first 1 to 2 weeks. Full recovery, to the point of normal activity, can take about 3 to 6 months. How long you need off depends on your job and how quickly your body heals.
The implant is placed under the chest muscle and is a type shaped to suit men, so the chest looks balanced with your build. The exact result varies from person to person, and your surgeon will talk with you about what is realistically achievable.
Yes. Implants used for men are usually squarer, wider, and flatter than those made for women, with the size chosen for each person's build to create a masculine look.
You need to wear a shaping compression wrap during the first week, avoid knocks and strenuous sports, and take your medication and attend follow-up visits exactly as your surgeon directs. Your surgeon may also advise avoiding certain foods that tend to encourage raised scars, such as red meat, seafood, sticky rice, and water spinach.
The surgery is done under general anesthesia, which means you are fully asleep throughout the operation. You will need to avoid food and drink for about 8 hours beforehand.
The length of the operation varies from case to case, usually within a few hours. Your surgeon will give you a clearer estimate during your consultation.
Yes. The risks can include bleeding, infection, fluid collecting, reduced or lost sensation in the skin of the chest, and capsular contracture, which can cause pain or distort the shape of the chest. Talk these through honestly with your surgeon.
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The content on this page is for reference only and does not replace a direct examination and consultation with a specialist physician. Surgical outcomes vary from person to person.