How to Get Male Pectoral Implants
Pectoral implants for men are similar to breast augmentation surgery for women. While women enjoy an enhanced and firmer bust line, male pectoral implants are a surgical option enabling men to have the kind of chiseled, well proportioned and muscular chest shape that has made Fabio a favorite subject of romance novel covers. In other cases it is a medical option for men whose pectoral muscles have failed to develop properly—either because of illness, accident, or nutritional deficiencies. In such cases male pectoral implants would be considered a corrective surgery. Getting male pectoral implants requires some preparation and here are succinct steps to follow when considering this surgery.
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Things You'll Need
- Internet access
- Telephone
- Health insurance policy and related information
- Notepad and pen
- Copy of your medical history
Instructions
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Schedule an appointment with your doctor and have a full physical done; request a complete blood work panel as well. Prior to undergoing any kind of elective surgery it is crucial to be in good physical shape and a full physical examination enables you to take care of any health issues that might adversely affect your well-being during surgery or recovery.
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Discuss with your doctor if male pectoral implants in your particular case would be considered corrective surgery to make up for muscular deficiencies and if it would be true that this surgery could enhance your emotional wellbeing. If this is the case, your health insurance carrier may be willing to foot the bill. Cosmetic surgery that is considered not medically or psychologically necessary usually is not covered by insurance.
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Ask your primary care physician if there are plastic surgeons specializing in breast augmentation and male pectoral implants he would recommend or has worked with in the past. Even if you decide on a different surgeon, the names your doctor offers are a good starting point on finding the right surgeon for your needs.
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Find additional available plastic surgeons in your area with the help of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Access their website for information on available medical professionals that specialize in male pectoral implants.
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Narrow down your lists of potential surgeons by only focusing on those who are plastic surgeons, board certified and specialize in male pectoral implants.
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Schedule an initial consultation with the top surgeon from your list.
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Write down any questions you have about the procedure itself and the recovery period on a notepad. Bring the notepad to your appointment, and be sure to also jot down the answers the surgeon offers.
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Go to the initial consultation and remember to bring a copy of your medical history. Allow the surgeon to examine your chest and perhaps also take some photos of the area. Listen intently as the surgeon will explain procedures, disclose costs and risks, and also instruct you on how to prepare yourself for the surgery.
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Decide carefully if you want to pick male pectoral implants that are already molded into a certain shape and size or if you want to incur the added expense of having them custom made to suit your taste and need. Pick the implants that look the most natural and at the same time give you the chest augmentation you are hoping for.
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Discuss financing options. Assuming that the insurance company will not pay for your male pectoral implants when they are deemed to be aesthetic only and not needed for corrective purposes, some surgeons will require payment in full at the time services are rendered. Others offer a payment plan that may divide the cost into four equal payments or break it down into much more manageable amounts over a longer period of time. If your surgeon does not offer a payment plan, you may also opt for contacting a third party lender specializing in cosmetic surgery financing.
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Secure the financing, follow all pre-surgery instructions, and have a friend or family member drive you to the clinic on the day of the appointment. Since this is an outpatient procedure, make sure your ride can stay or come back to pick you up! Follow all post-surgical instructions.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider that lifting and strenuous activity involving the pectoral muscles needs to be avoided for at least four weeks. If your job requires you to be physically active, it is a good idea to take the time off, discuss with your HR department the possibility of having an assistant do most of the heavy lifting, or request a temporary reassignment to different job duties altogether.
Remember that male pectoral implants may only be one of the procedures necessary to give you that desired look! Depending on your body type and overall physique, you may also wish to discuss liposuction and other muscle sculpting implantation procedures.
Bear in mind that only a doctor or other medical professional can answer questions pertaining to your specific health conditions, and whether or not you are a suitable candidate for this surgery. The advice enumerated in this article is not a substitution for competent medical advice or treatment by a licensed provider.
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