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Pectoral Implants at Southern Surgical Arts

Also called Pec. Implants, Pectoralis Muscle Implants

Pectoral implants, commonly called “Pec Implants,” are implants placed on the male chest to make the Pectoralis (“Pec”) muscles look larger and more defined. Body builders often request them when they feel they are unable to obtain enough pectoralis muscle bulk. Men with thin builds will also request them to help them look more healthy and muscular.

The implants are made of silicone, similar to breast implants. However, the silicone pectoral implants are more firm than standard breast implants. The implants are a soft solid, so they cannot leak. Silicone is approved for implantation, but the use of pectoral implants is considered to be off-label use by the FDA.

General Procedure

The procedure takes approximately 1 hour to 1 ½ hours to perform. The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. The incision is made in the armpit and is easily hidden by the armpit hair and the implant is placed under the patient’s pectoralis muscle. This helps hide the implant and gives it a more natural feel and appearance.

Recovery

Patients can usually return to work in a few days as long as they do not do any heavy lifting at work. Patients may usually return to moderate exercise after about 3 to 4 weeks, except for chest and shoulder exercises. A patient should wait approximately 6 to 8 weeks prior to performing chest or shoulder exercises.

Pectoral Implant surgery is generally a safe surgery. However, with every surgery there are risks. Patients must be willing to accept the possible risks prior to having surgery, which include pain, bruising, swelling, numbness, implant malposition, implant palpability, infection, need for more procedures, bleeding, damage to surrounding structures and poor cosmetic result. The vast majority of patients are happy with their surgery.

Expertise of Carey Nease, MD and Chad Deal, MD

Dr. Nease and Dr. Deal are both fellowship trained, Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeons that specialize in cosmetic surgery with an artistic approach and the latest laser technology.

Dr. Deal completed his fellowship in cosmetic surgery and performed over 800 surgical cases while in training. He is Board-Certified by the following:

Dr. Deal has trained surgeons from around the world in a facial rejuvenation course sponsored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in March of 2011. He has been selected to present at the 2011 American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery's Fall Symposium.

Dr. Nease was recently selected as Best of the Best Cosmetic Surgeon 2010 in Chattanooga and two years in a row in Dalton. Dr. Nease is highly respected in both communities and considered the leading expert in cosmetic surgical procedures of the face and body. Dr. Nease is Board-Certified by the following:

American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Dr. Nease is a Fellowship Director of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and trains surgeons from around the country the latest techniques in cosmetic surgery. It is a one-year training program open to current ABMS certified general surgeons, plastic surgeons and head and neck surgeons. He is also a Board-Examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.