Pectoral Implants In Montreal

Male Plastic Surgery

Pectoral Implants

Add shape, size, and definition to your chest when traditional exercise can’t do the job.

  • Pec implants were originally designed to address the cosmetic concerns of men who were unable to develop their chest muscles through regular exercise, pectoral implants have evolved into a popular solution for enhancing chest appearance.
Overview

What is Male Pectoral (Chest) Implants?

Chest implants make it appear more muscular and athletic. Men know it well: workout is not enough! Placing a pectoral implant is then the most effective solution.

Pectoral augmentation, is a surgical procedure designed to add fullness, size, and shape to the male chest. This procedure involves inserting a soft, high-grade, solid silicone implant into a space created under the pectoral muscles. To the touch, it has the feeling and consistency of a flexed muscle.

  • Male pectoral implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
  • Pectoral implants make the torso more virile.
  • This surgery will give you a more athletic look and give you full self-confidence!
Body Sculpting Procedures for Men in Montreal

Reasons for Considering Pectoral Implants/Augmentation:

Living a healthy lifestyle and having a fit and strong-looking body is all the buzz today. Men are feeling the pressure to achieve a more muscular and defined upper body that cannot be achieved through traditional exercises, weightlifting, or diet.

  • Aesthetic Reasons: Despite strenuous work-outs and rigorous diets, many men find that they are unable to achieve the chest definition they desire. This drives them to undergo a pectoral implant surgery to get the definitive results they want. Pectoral implants help them create a firmer, more athletic, and masculine appearance instantly without logging multiple hours at the gym.
  • Easy Enhancement: Being a low-risk procedure, even men in great shape but looking to take their chest to the next level may consider pectoral implants. It offers men a simpler option to enhance their figures, especially for bodybuilders who desire a more muscular, healthier, and fuller look.
  • Correct Congenital Deformities: Males who suffer congenital deformities, such as Poland syndrome or pectus excavatum (sunken chest) that results in underdeveloped chest muscle, also seek the procedure to increase the size and projection of their pectoralis major muscle and improve the body proportion.

Benefits of Pectoral implants?

Pectoral implants can help create a more contoured, sculpted, and muscular chest. They can also help restore volume to the chest that may have been lost due to aging, weight loss, or liposuction.

  • Enhance chest definition and contour
  • Restore lost muscle volume from aging or weight loss
  • Correct congenital conditions like Poland syndrome or sunken chest
  • Balance out asymmetrical pecs from illness, injury, or overuse on one side

How Does Pectoral Implant Surgery Work?

The procedure for male pectoral implants necessitates general anesthesia and entails the insertion of solid silicone implants through a minor incision in the armpit. These implants are secured by the pectoralis muscle, which remains unaffected by the surgery, enabling normal muscle function and exercise post-healing. Unlike breast implants used on women patients, male pec implants are not made with the same softness. In instances where muscle definition is lacking, fat transfer from alternate body areas may be employed to augment the pectoral muscles, offering a potentially more natural outcome compared to artificial implants.

Pectoral Implant Recovery and Aftercare

Pectoral implant recovery involves managing pain, swelling, and bruising with medication and a compression garment, with patients typically returning to work in 1-2 weeks and avoiding strenuous activities for 4-6 weeks. Key aftercare instructions include sleeping with your head and shoulders elevated, showering after drain removal (if applicable), and avoiding heavy lifting, sit-ups, and push-ups for several weeks to allow the implants and muscles to heal properly.

Activity & Restrictions

  • Return to Work: You may be able to return to light activities and work within one to two weeks, depending on your job.
  • Heavy Lifting: Avoid lifting anything that would cause strain for about 4 to 6 weeks, as recommended by your surgeon.
  • Exercise: Light exercise like slow walking is typically okay after two weeks, but avoid vigorous or weight training that isolates the chest muscles (like push-ups) for up to 9 months.

Long-Term Aftercare

  • Follow-Up: Attend all follow-up appointments to discuss the type and intensity of exercise you can resume as your muscles heal.
  • Scar Care: Begin scar care about six to ten weeks after surgery.
  • Tanning: Wait two weeks before tanning, and always cover your incisions with sunscreen for two months after surgery to prevent darkening.

Frequently asked questions

What Are Pectoral Implants?

Pectoral implants for men consist of solid silicone inserts strategically positioned beneath the chest muscles to augment both the size and definition of the male chest. This approach notably differs from women’s breast implants. Pec implants serve as an excellent choice for men encountering difficulties in developing chest muscles through conventional exercise, or those affected by conditions such as Poland Syndrome. Tailored to suit each individual, these implants are meticulously crafted to achieve a natural and harmonious appearance that complements the body shape. This procedure is commonly carried out by plastic surgeons specializing in male plastic surgery, renowned for their expertise in crafting sculpted and muscular-looking chests.

Will I ever need to replace my pectoral implants?

Since male pectoral implants are made of solid, formed silicone, there is no danger of rupture or silicone leakage as with female breast implants. They do not require replacement during your lifetime. Many of our patients report feeling satisfied with their pectoral implants for 20 years. That said, if you want to enjoy long-lasting results, you must maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.

Will people notice my pectoral implants are artificial?

The only part of the augmentation you should expect to feel will be your own natural chest muscles. We situate the implants entirely beneath your muscles. Also, the implants will not restrict movement in any way. Any future muscle development will only be enhanced by the pectoral implant underneath.

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