I am a Female to Male Transgender here in the Philippines, I have a really small chest and I am wondering if male breast reduction surgery will work for me since it is the same with the keyhole procedure for mastectomy. I found that male breast reduction is cheaper than double mastectomy, so I am wondering if this will work for me?
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Hi,Thanks for the post and photos. Your chest contour is normal for male contour. The roundness you are seeing is the pectoralis muscle. As for the scars, tattooing for scar camouflage vs lasers to reduce the pigmentation can help.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
What is best for you depends on what your goals are, which should be well defined prior to going into surgery of any sort. It may not always be possible to get a reduction from a DD down to an A without using a free nipple graft, which would take away nipple sensation completely. It would also ...
It may best to ask your surgeon. But, plan to stay at least until your follow-up exam which is approximately a week or less after your surgery. Your board-certified plastic surgeon and staff will brief you on their suggestions for your recovery. If you have questions or specific concerns, it...