| This is a 47-year-old from Newark, California (Alameda County) was unhappy with the appearance of his chest wall. The patient was born with congenital chest wall deformity, and was interested in pectus excavatum surgery for several years.
After extensive research, the patient found Dr. Pousti on the Internet. After seeing many patients on his website who he has helped with the same complexity, the patient knew that Dr. Pousti was the best surgeon for him and decided to fly in for surgery.
Detailed markings of the chest depression was made, and a moulage was prepared for a custom silicone implant, to correct his chest wall deformity.
Markings were reinforced prior to surgery.
Dr. Pousti demonstrates the extent of the chest depression.
The deep subcutaneous layer (overlying skin) was carefully separated from sternum, in order to make space for the implant.
Custom silicone implant
Dr. Pousti prepares the patient for custom implant placement.
Before
Immediately after surgery.
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