Is Poland Syndrome Affecting Your Confidence?

Those with Poland syndrome have weak or nonexistent chest muscles from birth. Usually, only one side of the body is affected.

Medical experts say that between one in 7,000 and one in 100,000 newborns have Poland syndrome yearly. However, it is hard to know precisely because mild cases often go unnoticed in newborns.
The medical community has known about this ailment for a long time, but its rarity makes it challenging to study. Most researchers believe the cause is connected to embryonic growth in the womb.

Poland syndrome affects the right side twice as often as the left side of the body, and males are three times more likely to be affected than females.

Cosmetic Surgery for Poland Syndrome

Poland abnormality is not frequently identified or documented because its severity varies from person to person. However, when a person reaches adolescence, their asymmetrical (lopsided) growth may finally bring them to the realization that they have the disorder.

When it first becomes noticeable, it can be highly stressful. For example, it is difficult to conceal a chest fault when wearing fitting clothing. It can also lead to intimacy and body image issues, which can harm one’s confidence.

Fortunately, Poland anomalies can be corrected by cutting-edge surgical techniques. Such cosmetic treatments are available at Azouz Plastic Surgery to help restore symmetry and harmony to the chest area.
In addition, while surgery corrects form, therapeutic tattooing can correct external anomalies like a small or large areola or nipple. This procedure is meant to simulate the look of a natural nipple and areola on the breast.

Signs of Poland Syndrome

Poland syndrome has several physical and aesthetic symptoms. Some typical characteristics to look for include the following:

• Pectoral muscle aplasia (missing chest muscles)
• The major chest muscle frequently lacks its breastbone attachment segment
• Underdeveloped or absent nipple and areola; this may include the breast and underlying tissues in women
• webbed, short fingers (syndactyly)
• No axillary (armpit) hair
• The affected area may have hypoplastic (underdeveloped) skin with a thinned subcutaneous fat layer
• Underdeveloped or absent upper rib cage; this abnormal development might also affect the shoulder blade or arm bones
• Spine and renal issues (rare)

Adolescents, who are going through a time in their lives when they are acutely conscious of their physical abnormalities, may benefit psychologically from reconstructive surgery. However, if surgery is performed while a person is still developing, the asymmetry may become even more pronounced, so timing is crucial.

Can Cosmetic Surgery Be Your Poland Syndrome Solution?

The treatment method for Poland Syndrome will be tailored to the individual patient and their unique symptoms. Reconstructive procedures include tissue expanders, implants, fat grafting and muscle flaps.
After a thorough examination, Dr. Azouz may suggest additional plastic surgery treatments and personalize the plan to meet your cosmetic goals. You can expect stunning outcomes when you trust a skilled plastic surgeon like Dr. Azouz. In addition, you will feel comfortable in your own skin, and the results will look natural.

Poland Syndrome is uncommon, but its effects on a person’s self-image and health can be devastating. For more information regarding Poland Syndrome reconstructive surgery at Azouz Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery in Texas, please email us or call (972) 702-8888.