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During pectoral augmentation, implants are placed beneath the chest muscles.
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Conditions Treated with Pectoral Augmentation:
Pectoral augmentation may be performed in cases of small pectoral muscles.
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Weight training to define pectoral muscles is a non-surgical alternative to pectoral augmentation. There are no comparable surgical alternatives to the procedure.
Anesthesia with Pectoral Augmentation:
Pectoral augmentation may be performed under local anesthetic with heavy sedation. It can also be performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Pectoral Augmentation:
Possible risks following pectoral augmentation include infection, bleeding, nerve damage and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for the implants to be asymmetrical or to become displaced. Implant rejection is also a possibility.
Recovery from Pectoral Augmentation:
Total recovery from pectoral augmentation takes three to four weeks.
