I went to a board certified plastic surgeon who did a "breast reduction with recontouring for masculinization". I had no idea it was going to leave me with the mammary glands and also thought much more tissue would be removed. I'd like my nipples higher up because they aren't lined up with my pecs but I don't want to do grafting. Is it possible to get everything removed and my nipples moved up without detaching them or do I have to basically do a double incision with nipple grafts?
Answer: TOP Surgery Revision Hi,Thanks for the post. Two months is still early in the healing process. That being said, your case highlights what i tell my patients regarding the goals of this surgery. This is not breast reduction surgery. This is chest masculinization surgery. There are many things that differentiate a masculine chest from a feminine chest and size is only one of them. Contour, nipple size, areolar size, areolar location with respect to the pectoralis muscle are but a few others. Contouring your chest to remove the excess tissue in the lower part of the chest is relatively straightforward but i would still wait until you are at least 6 months post op. The areola position may be less straightforward to address unfortunately.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
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Answer: TOP Surgery Revision Hi,Thanks for the post. Two months is still early in the healing process. That being said, your case highlights what i tell my patients regarding the goals of this surgery. This is not breast reduction surgery. This is chest masculinization surgery. There are many things that differentiate a masculine chest from a feminine chest and size is only one of them. Contour, nipple size, areolar size, areolar location with respect to the pectoralis muscle are but a few others. Contouring your chest to remove the excess tissue in the lower part of the chest is relatively straightforward but i would still wait until you are at least 6 months post op. The areola position may be less straightforward to address unfortunately.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
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January 10, 2017
Answer: FTM top surgery You are still swollen. A revision should not be done until 6 months after surgery. It looks like you are healing well and that you have a satisfactory result. If you would like a revision in a few months Be sure to visit a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in top surgery.
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January 10, 2017
Answer: FTM top surgery You are still swollen. A revision should not be done until 6 months after surgery. It looks like you are healing well and that you have a satisfactory result. If you would like a revision in a few months Be sure to visit a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in top surgery.
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