I had the procedure done about 2 months ago and I'm worried the surgeon left breast tissue in on the top of my chest as I can feel two big lumps. I'm wondering if breast tissue will grow back from these lumps (if they are leftover breast tissue) or do breasts not grow back after puberty? (I was born female & went through female puberty). Under what conditions can breast tissue grow back, or are there none? Very concerned.
Answer: Lumps after keyhole surgery Hello,In almost all types of FTM chest surgery some breast tissue is left behind to avoid leaving a concave result. Generally the breast tissue is minimal and on testosterone the likelihood of growth of this tissue is minimal. As you are only 2 months after surgery your body is still actively healing and it isn't unusual to feel areas of unevenness or lumps. Be sure to to address your concerns with your plastic surgeon as they are your best resource having done the surgery. Best of Luck with your healing!Dr. Rednam
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Answer: Lumps after keyhole surgery Hello,In almost all types of FTM chest surgery some breast tissue is left behind to avoid leaving a concave result. Generally the breast tissue is minimal and on testosterone the likelihood of growth of this tissue is minimal. As you are only 2 months after surgery your body is still actively healing and it isn't unusual to feel areas of unevenness or lumps. Be sure to to address your concerns with your plastic surgeon as they are your best resource having done the surgery. Best of Luck with your healing!Dr. Rednam
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October 9, 2017
Answer: Breast Regrowth After TOP Surgery Hi,Thanks for the post. With keyhole surgery there is some tissue that is left behind the areola to avoid cratering. It is unlikely that this tissue will regrow. The lumps being on top of the chest may be scar tissue or fat globules. I would follow up with your surgeon regarding this. As long as it is not affecting the contour of your chest, feeling lumps is not unusual.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
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October 9, 2017
Answer: Breast Regrowth After TOP Surgery Hi,Thanks for the post. With keyhole surgery there is some tissue that is left behind the areola to avoid cratering. It is unlikely that this tissue will regrow. The lumps being on top of the chest may be scar tissue or fat globules. I would follow up with your surgeon regarding this. As long as it is not affecting the contour of your chest, feeling lumps is not unusual.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
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September 13, 2017
Answer: Breast regrowth after surgery Gender confirmation mastectomy removes the majority of breast tissue, however, it never removes 100% of the breast tissue.This is explained by the fact that some of the breast tissue comes very close to the undersurface of the skin and therefore it is preserved in order to produce a smooth appearance of the skin. Breast tissue regrowth after this surgery is very unlikely, although not impossible.
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September 13, 2017
Answer: Breast regrowth after surgery Gender confirmation mastectomy removes the majority of breast tissue, however, it never removes 100% of the breast tissue.This is explained by the fact that some of the breast tissue comes very close to the undersurface of the skin and therefore it is preserved in order to produce a smooth appearance of the skin. Breast tissue regrowth after this surgery is very unlikely, although not impossible.
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September 11, 2017
Answer: Breast regrowth after surgery Thanks for the question and congrats on your surgery. An in office exam would be required to see exactly what you are feeling. It could be breast tissue, or it could just be fatty tissue. Depending on the body habitus and anatomy of the patient, I might completely remove all the tissue, and even do some liposuction and contouring, OR i might leave some of the breast tissue down in order to prevent a scooped out appearance in certain areas. Typically we would not leave "lumps" behind. This could be some residual fat that was left behind and has "died" undergoing fat necrosis which is why it could be firm and hard. Best thing to do is ask your surgeon to examine you. The revision rate in these types of procedures are still pretty high, so if they are an honest surgeon they will just tell you that maybe they need to do a little touch up to get it just right. "The above answer has been given without seeing this patient and cannot be substituted for actual in-person examination and medical advice; it is only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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September 11, 2017
Answer: Breast regrowth after surgery Thanks for the question and congrats on your surgery. An in office exam would be required to see exactly what you are feeling. It could be breast tissue, or it could just be fatty tissue. Depending on the body habitus and anatomy of the patient, I might completely remove all the tissue, and even do some liposuction and contouring, OR i might leave some of the breast tissue down in order to prevent a scooped out appearance in certain areas. Typically we would not leave "lumps" behind. This could be some residual fat that was left behind and has "died" undergoing fat necrosis which is why it could be firm and hard. Best thing to do is ask your surgeon to examine you. The revision rate in these types of procedures are still pretty high, so if they are an honest surgeon they will just tell you that maybe they need to do a little touch up to get it just right. "The above answer has been given without seeing this patient and cannot be substituted for actual in-person examination and medical advice; it is only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Post op FTM Hi, thanks for your question.
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Post op FTM Hi, thanks for your question.
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