These are chest wall malformations that occur due to abnormal growth of the rib cartilages. They should be observed during breast physical examination as they directly influence the shape of the breasts. The most common ones are:

1. Pectus excavatum – irregularity in the growth of the chest cartilages that causes a deformation in the rib cage;
2. Pectus carinatum – a defect of the chest wall at the sternum level, characterized by a protrusion of the sternum and ribs. It is the opposite of the pectus excavatum defect.
3. Minor alterations in the projection of the ribs.

Correction with plastic surgery will depend on the defect: if it is more subtle, it can be corrected with small fat grafts. In more deforming cases that affect the patient's self-esteem and daily life, the involvement of a thoracic surgery team may be necessary.

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