Does Ravitch make you too stiff?

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For all of you who are 30+ and had Ravitch — how much stiffer is your chest post surgery?

I am confused as to which procedure route to go with. My surgeon typically likes to perform a “sandwich technique” for my type of deformity, but given the fact I will need 3-4 bars, and I can’t have a replacement breast implant (I have had large breast implants of 2 very different sizes for years), we are leaning towards Ravitch instead. However, he says I will never be able to practice yoga again or have the type of mobility / flexibility I currently have post Ravitch. I also don’t love the idea of being trapped in a cage of bars for 3 years. But any thoughts?

Thanks for your insight.

Posted Mar 5, 2026, 7:54 PM UTC

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