Are pectoral implants the right
option to enhance body shape?
Today, increasing numbers of men opt to undergo cosmetic surgery
of one kind or another. Pectoral implants are one of the surgeries
that can enhance looks in males.
This article will look at the basics
of pectoral implants to help you decide if want to consider this
type of cosmetic surgery.
The pectoral muscles are a group of
muscle structures in the chest area (the word pectoral means 'relating
to or situated in the chest'.) Pectoral implants can reshape the
chest area and improve appearance of the upper body in men.
Pectoral implants have the effect
of giving a bulkier appearance to the chest and highlighting the
muscles. The implants do not of course, improve muscle tone or bulk.
The bulkier appearance might be valuable to men who do not have
the body shape they desire despite following a regimen of exercises
including weight training.
If you are considering getting pectoral
implants, start by visiting a cosmetic surgeon who is experienced
with this type of surgery. The surgeon will go into the details
of the procedure. He will probe into your medical history to determine
if there are any contra-indications to the surgery. He will also
do a complete physical examination to rule out diseases or health
conditions that can result in complications.
The surgeon will discuss the various
sizes and shapes of pectoral implants that are available. For some
patients, one of the many pre-shaped implants available may be enough.
Others, particularly those who need to reshape their chest area
because of accidents or birth defects, may need to have an implant
custom-made. The doctor will take a mould of the chest area
to create an implant. The custom implant can take one to two months
to arrive.
The surgeon will schedule a date for
the surgery taking all the above into consideration. In general,
the surgery will last an hour or two and you will be discharged
from the hospital the same day.
The surgery will normally involve
putting you under general anesthesia to avoid pain sensations and
to ensure that the muscles remain relaxed.
The surgeon will make a small-sized
incision in the area of the armpit. Endoscopic procedures are used
in some cases - this involves inserting a thin tube with a tiny
camera into the body. Endoscopy allows greater precision and requires
only a smaller incision, which reduces bleeding.
The pectoral implants are positioned
under the muscles along the path of the incision. The surgeon completes
the procedure by closing the incision with sutures. The muscles
in the chest that lie over the implant hold the implant in place.
Gauze will usually be placed over
the chest to ensure the implant stays in place. Many patients will
experience mild to moderate pain for several days after the operation.
The doctor may prescribe pain reliever medication can reduce the
discomfort. Aspirin can make it difficult for blood to clot and
may promote bleeding - it should be avoided.
The pain will normally subside in
a week or so. Many normal activities can be resumed after the second
week. Full recovery from pectoral implants surgery may take
up to one and a half months.
Most pectoral implants do not cause
any complications. In rare cases, the implants may become displaced
and additional surgery may be required to correct this. There is
also a slight risk of infection from the surgery. However, problems
with this type of cosmetic surgery are quite rare.
Pectoral implants can give a better
shape to the upper body and add bulk. This type of surgery is
a good option for those who are not able to add muscle tone and
bulk through other means.
