I hate my deformed chest

[ge0]

I have a condition called pectus carinatum, where the chest excessively sticks out more than usual. I look like shit in clothing, it gives me a blocky side profile

Example

For a year and a half ive been putting 20kg dumbells on it to try and get it to flatten knowing its all cope and nothings gonna work other than surgery or bracing (its too late for bracing) Is the surgery worth paying for, or am i missing something that can help me with this?

 

[cynical]

I have a condition called pectus carinatum, where the chest excessively sticks out more than usual. I look like shit in clothing, it gives me a blocky side profile

Example
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For a year and a half ive been putting 20kg dumbells on it to try and get it to flatten knowing its all cope and nothings gonna work other than surgery or bracing (its too late for bracing) Is the surgery worth paying for, or am i missing something that can help me with this?

Clav has the same thing it’s not the worst thing to have

 

[rares54]

Grow ur chesg

That way in a t shirt your chest sticks out first

 

[rares54]

Clav has the same thing it’s not the worst thing to have

Yea but only minor

 

[ge0]

Yea but only minor

Mines fucking huge

 

[cutecel1337]

I had the deep chest and got surgery for this

 

[Herald420]

I have a condition called pectus carinatum, where the chest excessively sticks out more than usual. I look like shit in clothing, it gives me a blocky side profile

Example
View attachment 4791081

For a year and a half ive been putting 20kg dumbells on it to try and get it to flatten knowing its all cope and nothings gonna work other than surgery or bracing (its too late for bracing) Is the surgery worth paying for, or am i missing something that can help me with this?

Three (3) options for this mate. I have it as well just asymmetric and mild.

1. Custom Brace -> Only works when you have a malleable chest wall. If you are still in puberty this works great, there have been some cases with men in late twenties having success although rare.

2. Gym -> Cover the area up with muscle, is what I've done so far until I get surgery in the next year or so.

3. Surgery -> A thoracic surgeon or pediatric surgeon can cut the abnormal cartilage, flattening the area. The surgery is not cheap if your country does not cover it. Places with NHS get free surgery coverage from my understanding as the deformity is a functional and psychological issue. Here in Australia, I'm from QLD the surgery is actually free although there a few specialist that undergo such.

Definitely speak to your GP for referral, you may / not be eligible for bracing? or even surgery. Unfortunately there isn't any other solutions