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Testimonials are statements about the character and qualities of someone or something and are used as a written recommendation. Together with our experiences section, they highlight the typical patient outcomes. The Pectus Clinic prides itself on an honest ethical approach to managing pectus problems so have included stories and experiences which are often quite personal. Thank you to the patients who have shared their stories and images.

If you would like to write a testimonial or share an experience about living with pectus, your experiences or outcomes please email your story to experiences@pectusclinic.com.

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Corrective pectus excavatum surgery [Nuss procedure] for a severe deformity

October 2020

“Mr Hunt and all the staff nurses & auxiliary’s were really kind.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Young boy’s feedback about Vacuum Bell therapy programme

December 2021

“Overall, very good, not really any complaints, however if you roll in your sleep...”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Vacuum Bell Therapy
UK

Feedback from a man in his 30’s following pectus implant surgery [pectus Excavatum]

September 2021

“Life Changing”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Pectus Implants
UK

Recent bar removal following a Nuss Procedure

April 2022

“I have been verry happy with the results.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

External compressive bracing for pigeon chest [Pectus Carinatum]

November 2022

“It has definitely been worth it”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

External compressive bracing for pigeon chest [Pectus Carinatum]

June 2022

“The outcome of the Pectus bracing treatment has, quite frankly, changed my life(for the better, of course).“

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

Vacuum Bell therapy in an older male teenager with flexible pectus excavatum

May 2022

“Very pleased with outcome.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Vacuum Bell Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
UK

A Nuss Procedure in a young woman with a severe pectus excavatum

September 2019

“The process was but thorough, I feel like I was in experienced hands and felt confident...”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Wearing the vacuum bell for 4 hours per day in young patient

September 2022

“I felt much more fit in general in spite of maintaining same levels of exercise.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Vacuum Bell Therapy
UK

External compressive bracing for pigeon chest [Pectus Carinatum]

November 2021

“I am really pleased with the outcome in such a short space of time.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

A Nuss Procedure [pectus Excavatum] with associated scoliosis

August 2018

“My Pectus experience: I’m 19 at the moment and only until 18 years of age when I decided to have my surgery...”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Feedback after a Modified Ravitch Procedure [Excavatum]

August 2022

[The pectus clinic uses a completed patient questionnaire to collect feedback from patients]

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

External compressive bracing for pigeon chest [Pectus Carinatum]

April 2022

“I would recommend this to anyone who has pectus [carinatum].”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

Outcome after Nuss procedure followed by bar removal

January 2022

“Very happy with outcome, wouldn’t have been done any better or simpler.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Outcome several years after Nuss procedure

January 2022

“Since having the operation I have gained a lot more confidence and am happier overall.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Feedback after a Nuss Procedure [pectus Excavatum]

August 2022

[The pectus clinic uses a completed patient questionnaire to collect feedback from patients]

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Vacuum Bell Therapy (VBT) and Rib flare bracing for pectus excavatum [non surgical]

August 2022

“it has done the job but takes a lot of determination.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Vacuum Bell Therapy
  • Bracing
UK

Vacuum Bell therapy for pectus excavatum

April 2022

“Took a while to get used to the feeling of the vacuum bell...”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Vacuum Bell Therapy
UK

Vacuum Bell therapy with regular physical therapy for severe pectus excavatum

April 2022

“Very pleased with outcome.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Vacuum Bell Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
UK

Feedback from a young woman following pectus implant surgery

November 2021

“I originally had a breast enlargement 12 years to mask the [pectus] deformity”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Pectus Implants
UK

Vacuum Bell Therapy (VBT) for pectus excavatum [non surgical]

July 2021

“The Programme is amazing. Previously to VBT I was unhappy with the physical appearance of my chest.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Vacuum Bell Therapy
UK

Outcomes following following External bracing and Physical therapy

May 2021

“Treatment went very well, no issues at all.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Physical Therapy
  • Bracing
UK

Young woman’s results following a Nuss Procedure [pectus Excavatum]

January 2021

“Great experience despite difficult recovery. Very happy with results.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Julius found the whole team friendly and helpful [Pectus Carinatum]

January 2021

“First application + first few days are quite painful but soon settle down and the whole process is so worthwhile.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK Poland

David and family send a big thank you [Pectus Carinatum]

October 2020

“I would like to send a big thank you too all.”

 

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
Ireland

Really Excellent [bracing treatment for Pectus Carinatum]

December 2019

“We had so many worries when we first arrived at the clinic. Mr Hunt put us completely at ease.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

Abe is truly delighted and the before and after pictures are so impressive [Pectus Carinatum]

October 2018

“Over only three weeks my son developed a very obvious abnormality on his chest.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
Ireland

Bracing result has changed my life [Pectus Carinatum]

September 2018

“My name is Arron I’ve been wearing the brace for twelve weeks now and it has changed my life for the better and I would definitely recommend bracing for anyone...”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

Sussex teenager has Nuss surgery at St. George’s Hospital

September 2018

Aaron a 17 year old from West Sussex with a severe symptomatic pectus excavatum underwent a Nuss procedure under Mr Hunt at St. George’s Hospital

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Pectus implant surgery in a keen athlete [Pectus Excavatum]

August 2019

“Mr. Hunt was very helpful & didn’t push me on anything and just let me make my own decision in my own time”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Pectus Implants
UK

Having the brace is worth it 100%! [Pectus Carinatum]

July 2019

“I recommend trying to get referred about your pectus problem straight away as you don’t want to wait”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

Bracing result [Pectus Carinatum]

August 2019

“Very happy with the results so far”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

Pectus Implant following a previous unsuccessful modified Ravitch using a non-bar ‘sling’ technique [Pectus Excavatum]

February 2018

Occasionally the result following a corrective operation is unsatisfactory...

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Pectus Implants
UK

Undergoing bracing treatment for pigeon chest [Pectus Carinatum]

March 2019

“[The] first consultation everything was explained fully and everything was understood. When I started wearing the brace..”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

Wearing the brace in the hottest summer ever!

November 2018

“We are extremely pleased with the results and our experience of the Pectus Clinic has been very positive.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

Modified Ravitch surgery relieved my symptoms

October 2018

“Before my surgery I had struggled for years with right hand chest pain, shoulder pain, breathing difficulties. Following my surgery with Mr. Hunt I now have almost no chest pain or crushing sensation in my chest, my breathing is improved.”

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  • Corrective Surgery
UK Latvia

Nuss Procedure was the answer [Pectus Excavatum]

June 2018

“I’ve had a hole in my chest ever since I can remember. From many years I used to think I am the only one in the whole world with a chest like that…”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Pectus Implant after previous Nuss Surgery for pectus excavatum

April 2018

“Aaron, 31 year old was not completely happy with the final pectus excavatum result after a Nuss operation but thought further revision surgery too risky to consider.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Pectus Implants
UK

Nuss surgery at St. George’s Hospital

March 2018

“Alex, 19 years old with a moderately severe symptomatic pectus excavatum underwent a Nuss procedure last year and writes about his recovery at St. George’s Hospital.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Nuss Procedure [Pectus Excavatum]

February 2018

“Mr Hunt is a very persistent hard working doctor who clearly communicates that his ultimate focus is the the patients best outcome.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Surgery for pectus excavatum [Nuss procedure]

December 2017

“The first day I met Dr Ian hunt, my anxiety dropped significantly, I felt a weight off my shoulders as he explained the procedures with great confidence in his work, which gave me comfort during a discussion about a significant operation.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Pectus Implant following previous corrective surgery for pectus excavatum

November 2017

“I unsuccessfully underwent 2 Nuss Procedures and a Ravitch....”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Pectus Implants
UK

Results following Pectus Implants

October 2017

“Before the operation I was self-conscious about taking my shirt off in public”

“I was more interested in just a cosmetic fix”

“Mr Hunt explained the surgery very well and happy to answer any questions we had”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Pectus Implants
UK

Pectus Implant surgery: My experience

May 2017

“Had implant surgery which in hindsight was definitely the correct procedure for me....”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Pectus Implants
Ireland

Wearing the brace with Isaac and his mum

April 2017

“I was glad to have my bump fixed. After I had the procedure it hurt for a few days. Then everything was ok.”

“We found both Mr Hunt and Joe very professional, helpful and extremely nice to deal with. They explain everything very well and could not be more pleasant.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK Colombia

Bracing and swimming [Pectus Carinatum]

September 2016

“Wearing the brace hasn’t been a problem, in fact after a couple of days it felt weird not having the brace on.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

My experience [bracing]

September 2016

“For me, the things I was worried about the most, was how long it (the brace) was going to be on for, and how people would react when they discovered that I was wearing it. In fact, the only bad bits were the first few hours as it was painful... After 3 months, the result is phenomenal, and I am very pleased.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
Ireland

My experience with bracing

September 2016

“Overall, the bracing was well worth it. It makes me feel better about my chest. Bracing is a much better option than surgery.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

Scott's Chest [from his father’s perspective] [bracing]

September 2016

“Since seeking out info with regards pectus carinatum, we came across www.pectusclinic.com. After email and phone conversations we booked an appointment to see Dr Hunt. I’m glad we did!”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
Italy

My feelings before and after [the Nuss procedure]

September 2016

“Thank god I found a person who encouraged me to [consider] the Nuss procedure and it wasn’t too late (given I’m 33) to do it. Researched about what to do and met Dr Hunt who made me feel very comfortable about it and took the decision with my wife and family’s support.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery

“Worth it in the end” [following a Nuss procedure]

September 2016

“2½ years down the line and I don't regret [it] one bit, the change was phenomenal and I can't wait to have my two bars taken out.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Life was difficult with pectus [Modified Ravitch]

July 2016

“...I can not only see the difference but I feel it too. I find breathing easier and I haven’t had any more shooting pains... I can’t thank Mr. Hunt and Fiona [thoracic nurse specialist] enough for all of their support. I would recommend anyone thinking of having a procedure [modified Ravitch] to better their life to go for it.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Louis and his parents share their story [bracing]

July 2016

“The whole treatment was much more effective and far less difficult than we thought it would be for our son, largely due to the expertise of Joe and Ian. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend the treatment we received highly enough, as it has undoubtedly transformed our son's life.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Physical Therapy
  • Bracing
UK

Charlie's thoughts 'before and after' [bracing]

July 2016

“Charlie, a 16 year old with a moderate severe pectus carinatum tells us in his own words his thoughts...”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing

Ben's journey to surgery [NUSS Procedure]

July 2016

“...this is a big deal mentally and the improvement is instantaneous which makes it far easier to deal with the recovery. Just give yourself a big window to recover, it’s more than worth it.”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Stefan's thoughts [bracing]

June 2016

“The first week after the brace fitting was difficult. But I got used to wearing the brace... I really recommend anyone with a pectus problem to have a brace fitted.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

My Pectus and me [bracing]

June 2016

“I am very happy with the decrease of my pigeon chest, I am now much more confident about my physical appearance, and I no longer feel much attention is drawn towards my chest.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
Finland

Bracing in older patients: the story of Joni, our Finnish musician and his story

June 2016

“I thought I’m too old for bracing, but I sent my pics and went to see Mr. Ian Hunt and Joe. I got my brace, and my life changed step by step...”

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  • Bracing
Germany

Many greetings from Munich, Germany [bracing]

June 2016

“Leo is wearing his bracing only during the night. His chest looks wonderful...  [He] is very happy and goes to have a swim with his friends very often.”

“Vielen herzlichen Dank an Joe und Ian Hunt für ihre großartige Arbeit!!!”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

Robert and his love of swimming [bracing]

February 2016

“I am very happy with the results of the pectus bracing, before I started the bracing I was a bit worried about the possible impacts that it may have on my swimming as it meant a while out of the water and that it might change the way that I swim. After about 6 weeks Ian and Joe said that it would be okay for me to take my brace off for a couple hours a week so that I could swim...”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing
UK

Amy's story: chronic pain made her depressed [Modified Ravitch]

August 2015

“I cannot put into words how grateful and appreciative I am for everything you have done for me. The operation last year absolutely changed my life! Thank you for believing in me and thank you for taking such swift action...I will never forget what you have given me; the ability to enjoy life to the fullest.”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Corrective Surgery
UK

Jacquie and Jack's story - 'amazing job'

May 2015

“You and Joe have done an amazing job; he is the happiest boy ever...”

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  • Bracing
UK

Kristian's story - 'no longer wearing brace'

May 2015

“Kristian is no longer wearing his brace, we are going to pass on the final check-up... Please pass on Kristian's gratitude to Joe & Dr Hunt for all their effort and knowledge in fixing his chest.”

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  • Bracing

James's story - 'turned away' [NUSS Procedure]

February 2015

“When James was an early adolescent, we were turned away by our GP who told us that his chest was normal and not to worry about it...”

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  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Corrective Surgery

Going in sticking out, coming out flat by Nathan... [bracing]

January 2014

“It was a day that changed my life, how I saw myself before and after. It was also one of the most painful experiences I have ever been through, for me and for my parents, because they couldn't do anything about it. Was it worth it? God, yes!...”

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  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Bracing