Process for Man Who Wants Breast Implants, but Who Doesn't Plan to Do SRS?

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As part of the process to give myself an increasingly feminine appearance I would like to get breast implants. I am 5'6 145# and 30 years old. The problem I have is that I do not plan on ever going through the entire SRS process. All of the information I'm finding online is about implants is for those who want SRS. What is the process for those of us who want implants but not SRS?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Men who are living alternative lifestyles occasionally want to have breast augmentation. Medically there is no contraindication to it. There are psychological implications. The good news is that the operation is easily reversible if the patient decides the choice was poor.

Joel B. Beck, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question!  As a physician who has cared for transgender woman for over a decade, I have come across many individuals not wanting SRS.  It really depends on each person's priority for undergoing feminization surgery.  While some think that the SRS is the most important transitioning issue, others place a priority on Facial Feminization Surgery or Breast Augmentation.  Typically, we ask for a therapist letter addressing gender dysphoria prior to surgery.  While it is a reversible procedure, this is a real surgery with real potential risks. So, I would speak to your surgeon and ask him or her what requirements are mandated for you to proceed with breast augmentation.  I hope this helps!!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

I perform a lot of transgender surgery, so you'll still need to get a letter from a psychologist/psychiatrist clearing you for this type of male to female top surgery.  Then, you're clear to pursue this type of surgery.  Breast implants in a male have certain details that need to be understood and these can be discussed during a consultation.  However, the results can be wonderful giving you a much more feminine appearing look to your breasts.  Thanks for your question....Dr. Schreiber, Baltimore plastic surgeon

Aaron Stone, MD · Answer

The process is the same whether you are having SRS or not. You make an appointment and see a plastic surgeon for the surgery. There are federal laws that apply to SRS of the genitalia because those operations are not reversible. Those laws do not apply to breast implants. Not all transgender patients are the same. Some want only the genitalia surgery, others only want non-genitalia surgery and others do the procedures in different sequences over time. That is up to the patient.
	
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Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Yes, men can have breast augmentation without the full sex reassignment surgery.  I recommend that you see a surgeon who performs these operations routinely.  Good luck.

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