Funnel chest correction with implant is useful for those patients who do not have any functional physical impairment due to this chest deformity.
Extensive surgical procedures on the skeleton of the chest are not necessary in these cases.
On the other hand, our team of plastic surgeons can achieve a significant esthetic improvement of the funnel chest using a custom-made silicone implant.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
Dr. Rene Schumann and Dr. Daphnie Schumann-Averkiou, Yuveo Clinic, Düsseldorf
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Characteristics of Funnel Chest Surgery with Implant
We perform the esthetic correction of funnel chest with custom-made 3D silicone implants.
Funnel Chest
Esthetic funnel chest correction
Custom-made 3D implants
Funnel Chest Surgery - Course of Operation
Consultation and diagnostics
During the personal consultation, we will be happy to discuss your wishes regarding the planned funnel chest surgery.
In the course of diagnostics, 3D CT scans of your chest are used for imaging.
Fabrication of the 3D silicone implant
Based on the 3D scans, virtual models are made, which are the basis for the precisely made funnel chest implants.
Surgery
You will receive general anesthesia for the surgical procedure. The surgery itself takes about an hour.
Your plastic surgeon prepares a suitable implant pocket at the level of the breastbone. Now the funnel chest implant is placed in the deeper layers of the chest muscles.
The advantage is that it has a very secure hold and is hidden by the overlying muscle layer.
Clinic stay
We recommend a hospital stay of one to two days after this operation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Funnel Chest Surgery with Implant
What is the exact definition of the funnel chest deformity?
Funnel chest (lat.: pectus excavatum) is a hereditary malformation of the anterior chest wall.
The background is a pathological change in the cartilage tissue between the sternum and the ribs.
As a result, an indentation of the chest wall develops, which is called funnel chest.
What are the advantages of 3D funnel chest implants?
The 3D-planned funnel chest implants have, among other things, the advantage of providing individual results that are precisely adapted to the respective chest.
These implants provide a sustainably stable and beautiful result. They usually remain in the body for a lifetime. They are made of sturdy silicone, which makes them robust and stable.
Compared to standard plaster cast implants, the results are much more accurate and have high esthetic value.
What should you know about scars after funnel chest correction?
For the safe placement of the implant under the pectoral muscle, an approx. 7 cm long vertical skin incision at the level of the sternum is required.
After healing, this scar is usually very inconspicuous and hardly visible.
Does the chest surgery interfere with the skeleton?
In this surgical procedure for funnel chest correction with implant, the skeleton of the chest remains completely untouched.
The implant pocket is formed deep in the chest muscles and the implant is placed there.
How is the aftercare performed after the funnel chest correction with implant?
- We work with self-dissolving sutures, so we save you from having to remove the sutures later.
- You will receive a support vest for six weeks to stabilize your chest.
- We will see you after one week for a check-up in our clinic.
- Please expect to miss two weeks of work.
- You should refrain from sports for 3 months following the funnel chest correction with implant.
Check the Facts
- Plastic surgeon: Dr. Rene Schumann
- Treatment duration:
About an hour - Anesthesia:
General anesthesia - Hospital stay:
1 to 2 days inpatient - Aftercare:
You’ll wear a medical support vest for 6 weeks after surgery - Able to socialize:
After about 14 days - Sports: Please refrain from sports for 12 weeks after surgery.
In Addition to Funnel Chest Correction with Implant, we offer other Treatments with Custom-Made Implants.
