Firstly, I'm a trans male (FTM) and unfortunately I have a D cup. Top surgery is too expensive right now, but I plan on starting hormones soon. I'm looking for a few facts on the affects of hormones (T) on breasts if any. Do they cause any shrinkage at all or any other kind of side effects to breasts?
February 8, 2017
Answer: I'm FTM trans- what will testosterone due to my breasts? Testosterone will have many masculinizing effects. This includes shrinkage of glandular breast tissue. Unfortunately, it will not shrink the skin to any noticeable degree. This will leave your breast looking like deflated pancakes. You will need surgery in order to address this. If you have health insurance, you should check with your plan to see if they will cover the procedure. If not, just start slowly saving so that you can get the results you want. While it may take a little longer than you want it to, it will happen.
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February 8, 2017
Answer: I'm FTM trans- what will testosterone due to my breasts? Testosterone will have many masculinizing effects. This includes shrinkage of glandular breast tissue. Unfortunately, it will not shrink the skin to any noticeable degree. This will leave your breast looking like deflated pancakes. You will need surgery in order to address this. If you have health insurance, you should check with your plan to see if they will cover the procedure. If not, just start slowly saving so that you can get the results you want. While it may take a little longer than you want it to, it will happen.
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August 22, 2016
Answer: FTM hormones Testosterone may have an effect on decreasing breast volume, however it will not decrease the amount of skin (which for D cup breasts is quite significant), so top surgery will most likely still be necessary in order to truly achieve a masculine chest contour. We have had favorable experiences recently with insurance coverage for this procedure.In order to get a qualified, expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations visit a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best of luck, Keith M. Blechman, MD New York, NY
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August 22, 2016
Answer: FTM hormones Testosterone may have an effect on decreasing breast volume, however it will not decrease the amount of skin (which for D cup breasts is quite significant), so top surgery will most likely still be necessary in order to truly achieve a masculine chest contour. We have had favorable experiences recently with insurance coverage for this procedure.In order to get a qualified, expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations visit a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best of luck, Keith M. Blechman, MD New York, NY
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