I had inverted T surgery back in February and just had my six month follow up. Now that the swelling is all gone, it seems that my breasts are slightly drooping. My surgeon told me it looked like weight gain, but I don’t feel like I’ve gained any weight since surgery. If anything, I’ve been working out more than I used to once it was safe for me to lift again. Is he correct and if I just lose weight, the contour will fix itself or is this an issue with how the surgery came out?
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Thank you for your question. If you're looking to achieve a more masculine chest with minimal scarring after taking estrogen, a periareolar approach combined with liposuction could be an ideal option. This method involves making a small incision around the areola, which is discreet and tends to...
The best way to go is to remove the current areolas along with the residual (excess) volume that you have. The chest is not completlely flat because there is still some extra skin and fat present. Once that tissue is removed, the areolas can either be tattooed or reconstructed using labia minora.
Thank you for sharing. A key goal of chest masculinizing top surgery is to effectively remove excess skin and reshape the chest.
Due to the presence of extra skin, a periareolar approach may not be the ideal choice for you. This method is generally best suited for individuals with less skin...