SAEED MAREFAT, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Muscular Implants For Men |
Muscle Implants are used for enlarging or improving the shape of the chest, arms or legs. The usual indication for this procedure is a man or a woman who has small and underdeveloped muscles in the arms or legs and wants to enhance the shape of the extremity. In men, muscle implants have also been used for enhancing the shape of the chest by augmenting the pectoral muscle. In certain cases it is possible to place fat in order to shape and sculpt a part of the extremity. Autogenous tissues (your own body's fat and skin) are used in certain cases where the person may not require firmness in the muscle. However if you also want to have this area firm, then the only choice would be to place a muscle implant. The purpose of the operation is to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the extremity or chest and to improve the proportions of the area as compared to the rest of the body. Often this improves the self-esteem and psychological well being. This surgery is not a replacement for exercising and bodybuilding. You should continue to work on your own to improve the muscle shape as much as you can. However in certain cases, the individual cannot increase the size of that muscle no matter how much he or she tries. In such cases, muscle implants give the person a way to improve the shape of the extremity. The operation is usually done under general anesthesia. This method of anesthesia is in the best interest of the patient in terms of the comfort and the ease with which the procedure is performed. The implant is placed either under or over the muscle. I place extremity implants over the muscle. In pectoral implants it may be better to place the implant at least partially under the muscle. You should expect a moderate degree of swelling and discoloration for the first week or two after surgery. The expected postoperative recovery would be approximately one week during which time you should limit your activities and rest as much as possible. The first two or three days are likely to be the most uncomfortable for you with a moderate degree of pain which is easily relieved with oral pain medications. After three to four days you should be able to attend to minor activities and go on short walks. By the fifth or sixth day you should be able to return to work. Majority of patients return to work within a week. Although some patients feel good enough to exercise in the second week most do not resume their normal exercise routine until the third or fourth week.
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