I was always a 36A, on the larger side of A, until this spring when I started birth control. Now I fill a B cup, and think I am a larger B. But this also doesn’t account for regular weight lifting and benching, etc. that comes with college sports. I don’t know how much pec muscle I’ve gained. From what I can tell I have good skin elasticity, but is it worth waiting until getting on T to make a decision? Ultimately I’d rather have Peri or keyhole if possible. I also have Grade 3 inverted nipples.
Answer: Transgender, Top Surgery, FTM, Gender Reassignment, Male Breast Reduction, Breast Reduction, Female to Male Great question, and thank you for sharing your photos. In my practice, we require all transgender (and non-binary) clients who are considering a top surgery to have been on hormones for at least 18 months prior to their top surgery. The reason for this is that hormones alone may result in a decrease of breast tissue, increased body and facial hair, and other significant physical changes. The two major methods I use for this type of surgery are double incision mastectomy with nipple grafting and keyhole. Double incision mastectomy procedure is ideal for medium to large chested women. Keyhole (also known as peri-areolar) is ideal for a small chested woman, up to a b-sized chest, with good skin elasticity.
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Answer: Transgender, Top Surgery, FTM, Gender Reassignment, Male Breast Reduction, Breast Reduction, Female to Male Great question, and thank you for sharing your photos. In my practice, we require all transgender (and non-binary) clients who are considering a top surgery to have been on hormones for at least 18 months prior to their top surgery. The reason for this is that hormones alone may result in a decrease of breast tissue, increased body and facial hair, and other significant physical changes. The two major methods I use for this type of surgery are double incision mastectomy with nipple grafting and keyhole. Double incision mastectomy procedure is ideal for medium to large chested women. Keyhole (also known as peri-areolar) is ideal for a small chested woman, up to a b-sized chest, with good skin elasticity.
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February 6, 2018
Answer: What type of FTM top surgery is best for me? I would definitely recommend starting testosterone first and waiting to see how your body changes. The hormones can potentially decrease the volume of your beasts and give you more surgical options. Right now, your volume may be too large for a periareolar procedure. My preferred procedure is the partial mastectomy with free nipple grafts. It places the scar in the most anatomical position and gives the best chest contour. The drawback is loss of nipple sensation. I recommend being on testosterone for at least a year and reevaluate the chest at that time. Good luck with your decision!
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February 6, 2018
Answer: What type of FTM top surgery is best for me? I would definitely recommend starting testosterone first and waiting to see how your body changes. The hormones can potentially decrease the volume of your beasts and give you more surgical options. Right now, your volume may be too large for a periareolar procedure. My preferred procedure is the partial mastectomy with free nipple grafts. It places the scar in the most anatomical position and gives the best chest contour. The drawback is loss of nipple sensation. I recommend being on testosterone for at least a year and reevaluate the chest at that time. Good luck with your decision!
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January 29, 2018
Answer: FTM top surgery Hello izperry,Certainly the birth control can be a reasons why you have a larger cup size in addition to pectoral muscle mass. Waiting 6-12 months after starting testosterone should show a decrease in breast size but the extent is not always predictable.The double incision approach often provides the most aesthetic male chest contour and allow repositioning of the areolas to a more masculine positioning. However using a keyhole or periareolar approach provides the option of retaining partial nipple sensation in some cases and vascularity but does require that some breast tissue remain to be successful.Make sure to seek out a board certified plastic surgery with experience in FTM top surgery who makes you feel comfortable and who can help you achieve your goals with transitioning journey.Best of Luck!Dr. Rednam
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January 29, 2018
Answer: FTM top surgery Hello izperry,Certainly the birth control can be a reasons why you have a larger cup size in addition to pectoral muscle mass. Waiting 6-12 months after starting testosterone should show a decrease in breast size but the extent is not always predictable.The double incision approach often provides the most aesthetic male chest contour and allow repositioning of the areolas to a more masculine positioning. However using a keyhole or periareolar approach provides the option of retaining partial nipple sensation in some cases and vascularity but does require that some breast tissue remain to be successful.Make sure to seek out a board certified plastic surgery with experience in FTM top surgery who makes you feel comfortable and who can help you achieve your goals with transitioning journey.Best of Luck!Dr. Rednam
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January 22, 2018
Answer: FTM CHEST SURGERY Hello and thank you for your photos. I recommend the double incision mastectomy that will enable us to remove all excess skin, fat and gland. The relocation of the areola and nipple complex to a masculine position is also an advantage of this procedure.
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January 22, 2018
Answer: FTM CHEST SURGERY Hello and thank you for your photos. I recommend the double incision mastectomy that will enable us to remove all excess skin, fat and gland. The relocation of the areola and nipple complex to a masculine position is also an advantage of this procedure.
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January 11, 2018
Answer: FTM Top surgery Hello, thanks for sharing your pics. Exercising doesnt change the breast size may be the birth control pills and weight gain has added volume. Testosterone definitely reduces the breast size and may take over 6 months of usage to attain results. Hopefully you can get away with periareolar mastectomy if the size comes down significantly.
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January 11, 2018
Answer: FTM Top surgery Hello, thanks for sharing your pics. Exercising doesnt change the breast size may be the birth control pills and weight gain has added volume. Testosterone definitely reduces the breast size and may take over 6 months of usage to attain results. Hopefully you can get away with periareolar mastectomy if the size comes down significantly.
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