Male Pectoral implants
Operations | Anaesthetic | Procedure Time | Hospital Stay | Stay In Tunisia | Back To Work | All Inclusive Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pectoral implants | General | 1 hour(s) | 1 night(s) | 4 night(s) | 5-7 day(s) | £ 2950 |
The pectoral implant surgery is a cosmetic surgery for men that places an implant under the chest muscle. The goal is to give a man a more muscular appearing chest.
Male pectoral implant surgery is intended for:
- Mature men who are not pleased with their loose chest aspect because their chest appearance has changed due to ageing or changes in their weight.
- Younger men who were not able to enhance as desired their chest muscles at the gym or by taking supplements and want a visible improvement in the muscular volume of their chest
The operation involves placing silicone gel implants. The surgery is performed using general anesthesia. In some cases, it is performed endoscopically.
After surgery, there will be some swelling and bruising, as well as some moderate pain which will be managed with painkillers. It is highly recommended to avoid any strenuous physical activity for the first week, especially anything that involves the use of arms.
Several models of pectoral implants exist depending on each case.
It is quite a simple and very effective plastic surgery.
Pectoral implants price
The price of a Pectoral implants in Tunisia coupled with a week of recovery or vacation in a 5 stars hotel is at least % cheaper than the sole price of the procedure in Europe and for the same medical quality.
| Operations | Our price | UK price | Making you save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pectoral implants cost | £ 2680 | £ 6450 | 60 % |
Learn more about prices of cosmetic surgery in Tunisia.
Pre-operative Preparations
Before the Pectoral implant surgery, Patient goe through an examination during which they can ask all their questions concerning the intervention to their surgeon. Patients can inquire regarding the contraindications and the postoperative follow-up of the recovery time. During the preoperative examination, the patient expresses their expectations of the pectoral implants placement, as well as the dimensions and projection of the implant.
Then the plastic surgeon suggests the appropriate pectoral implant. In fact, it should be suitable to the size of the pectoralis major and its shape after measuring the thorax.
The pectoral implant consists of a smooth envelope filled with a very cohesive silicone gel. In general, the pectoral implants have either a rectangular shape or a rounded parallelogram shape. There are different shapes and sizes relevant to the male chest morphology.
The pectoral implant surgery is done under general anesthesia, and lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The patient should stay one night in the clinic.
How is pectoral muscle implant surgery performed?
The plastic surgeon makes a vertical incision, high in the armpit, of five centimetres to leave a pocket in order to insert implants under the pectoral muscles and over the ribs. In fact, the scars are invisible. The practitioner then places the prosthesis in place under the pectoralis major muscle. Besides, the pectoral implants fixation can be done by detaching the muscle at the edge of the sternum and replacing it with the implants. Finally, the surgeon makes the sutures with resorbable threads and then puts an elastic garment on the area.
Scars related to breast implants intervention
The scars will be hidden, following the pectoral intervention, since the incision is made in the hollow of the armpit. Pectoral implants surgery scars are invisible. Besides, the stitches are sutured with resorbable threads that will disappear after 15 days. In addition, the dressing will be placed at the level of the chest in order to allow the pectoral implants adaptation to the muscles and to guarantee a better healing and scarring process.
Post-operative effects and recovery after male pectoral implants surgery
After pectoral implant surgery, bruising and edema will appear in the first days. The pain is moderate but can be calmed down with analgesics. In fact, pain will gradually fade during the first week after pectoral implant intervention. Furthermore, the patient may feel difficulty in raising their arms for few weeks. It is advised to wear a chest compression garment day and night for one month after the breast implants surgery to keep the chest implants in place. After one week, the patient can resume their daily activities. However, resuming professional activity should take place two weeks after the surgery. As for soft exercises, such as jogging, they are allowed without much delay, however it takes 3 months to resume doing sports and going to the Gym.
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Results and outcomes of pectoral implant intervention
The change can be appreciated from the first days after the pectoral implant intervention. The pectoral prostheses effect is quite natural and well-drawn. Indeed, the torso has more projection and muscular appearance. However, the muscular function is not affected.
Advice before and after men pectoral implant surgery
Some precautions should be taken in consideration by the patient, including stopping smoking for one month before and after the surgery. Besides, it is recommended to avoid taking aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medications 10 days before and after the male pectoral procedure. After pectoral implants intervention, the surgeon may prescribe antibiotics to the patient.