Pectoral enlargement is a surgical procedure to enhance the pectoral muscle definition and improve the size and shape of a man’s chest.

Some of the reasons these might be done are:

• when a man is unhappy with the natural size and/or shape of his chest
• poorly defined pectoral muscle
• to correct an imbalance in pectoral size

This can be done by using your own tissue or a silicone implant.

Planning your treatment

The Consultation

You will meet Dr Barnouti to discuss your medical history and to determine if you are a suitable candidate for a surgical procedure.

The options of enhancement will be explained to you and these include using your own fatty tissue to enhance your pectoral area or using a silicone implant.

If you decide to choose an implant, a various sizes and shapes will be shown to you to consider and determine the type and size of implant.

If you are suitable for enhancement by using your own tissue, then all aspect of the procedure will be discussed thoroughly.

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The surgery

The procedure usually required general anaesthetics.

1-Using your own tissue: This is usually done through a key hole surgery and it is less invasive than a silicone implant procedure, the procedure will take 1-3 hours and will leave a very small,5mm, scar in the side of the chest area.

2-Implant Procedure: A small incision of approximately four centimetres in length is made either around the areole (the dark skin surrounding the nipple), in the armpit, or, more rarely, in the crease where the pectoral meets the chest.

This will depend on your anatomy and the type of implant you have chosen.

Working through the incision, the surgeon lifts the pectoral tissue and skin to create a pocket, usually directly behind the pectoral muscle. The implants are then centred in the ideal position. These implants when placed under the muscle are not readily visible or detectable by casual palpation.

The procedure takes between 1-3 hours, depending on the complexity of the case.

After Surgery

A compression bandage must be worn on the treated area for approximately 1 week. This is necessary for effective healing.

If a general anaesthetic is required, you may need to stay in hospital overnight.

For the first week following surgery, you may be required to wear a sports bra.

Stitches are removed after a week and bruising can take up to 3 weeks to subside.

Scarring is minimal and becomes virtually undetectable over time.

Getting you back to work and normal activities

You will have to rest completely for the first 24-48 hours after surgery.

It is quite normal to experience a burning sensation during this time.

It may be possible to return to work after as little as 3 days but only if it does not require you to lift heavy objects. Normal physical activity can be resumed after about 4 weeks.