questions about breasts

[Shantel]

Breast growth is always weird. Myself... I have been on hormones for fourteen months and have seen less than half a padded A bra in development so far. I might as well not have any.

At least implants exist for the cosmetic part of it... shame about the sensation part though.

Hi Kelly,
      Judging from your photo you are fairly young and built on a petite frame as opposed to those like myself who are built like football fullbacks and are constantly working to keep it under control. Basic builds and genetics all play a big part in it. You haven't been on HRT very long yet, give it a chance! You might discuss it with your HRT provider and see if perhaps a different regimen might be in order. As for implants, you need to give it a long time first, do your homework and ask a lot of questions before going that route. One of the best plastic and reconstructive surgeons in my area often has an office full of women wanting implants and wide-eyed boyfriends more than willing to pay for a set of extra large rockets for them. This doctor tells them right up front that they might have to have them replaced within ten years. So Kelly, take your time and let things run their course and give us an update next year, my money is on you having an appreciable increase in breast size by then.

[Bird]

I think sometimes, we are victims of the same things cisgirls are, but we attribute it to our trans condition. That is, the current impossible to meet standards of beauty. Of course we are anxious to have our development, but just because we don't end up with two C cups and are given A cups doesn't means they aren't normal or good looking.

Esthetically we can use implants later, just like any woman would, but it is best to wait a few years for development.

[Tazia of the Omineca]

I'm happy with mine so far, and I have been told even my tiny boobs look great on me. XD
Took about 2 1/2 months to grow them to even this size, and it's more than I was expecting.
Yeah it's kind of a hit and miss, but if you hit I'm sure it'll be fun.

[Kelly J. P.]

Hi Kelly,
      Judging from your photo you are fairly young and built on a petite frame as opposed to those like myself who are built like football fullbacks and are constantly working to keep it under control. Basic builds and genetics all play a big part in it. You haven't been on HRT very long yet, give it a chance! You might discuss it with your HRT provider and see if perhaps a different regimen might be in order. As for implants, you need to give it a long time first, do your homework and ask a lot of questions before going that route. One of the best plastic and reconstructive surgeons in my area often has an office full of women wanting implants and wide-eyed boyfriends more than willing to pay for a set of extra large rockets for them. This doctor tells them right up front that they might have to have them replaced within ten years. So Kelly, take your time and let things run their course and give us an update next year, my money is on you having an appreciable increase in breast size by then.

Yes... eighteen, very petite and sort. I have no idea what my genes are... all I know is that if I were anything like my mom and sister I would want breast reduction surgery.

Four months to go before the 18-month mark where implants are supposed to be viable; though I doubt I will be able to afford it until my third year of hormones, long after my SRS in less than a year.

I don't see how a sudden rapid-growth phase is possible, to be honest. They say most of it happens in the first year for most TS... and well, I have had virtually nothing as I said. Unelievably disappointing. And unfortunately, I cannot go on any different regimen than what I'm currently on. Swallowed pills only, or else it isn't covered, and I could only do patches if I were willing to pay.

It would be great if you happen to be right, and I get that late-onset growth-spurt, but I haven't heard of it happening under a similar set of circumstances before.

Trying not to rant/complain/etc ^.^

[Tazia of the Omineca]

I still think yur purdy Kelly J.P.

Too bad you have not gotten much growth. :c

[peky]

I love the girls but it seem they get on the way of many things.  Seems I have to relearn how to use an sscrewdrive, cary boxes, tec. Even when I sleep ...

Peky

[Shantel]

Yes... eighteen, very petite and sort. I have no idea what my genes are... all I know is that if I were anything like my mom and sister I would want breast reduction surgery.
It would be great if you happen to be right, and I get that late-onset growth-spurt, but I haven't heard of it happening under a similar set of circumstances before.
Trying not to rant/complain/etc ^.^

You'll do just fine, take a deep breath and relax! I didn't want to give this out here, FYI I didn't start this until I was in my mid-fifties, I'll be seventy next year. I had nothing but buds until about a year and a half ago when I suddenly got a lot of growth after taking a two year hiatus from any hormones whatsoever. I have taken only oral medications myself. So the point here is that there are no rules set in concrete, my experience is testimony to that, what you hear from others are generalizations based on either their experience or some average figures that are bandied about. You will get breast growth when your body is ready sweetie, hang in there!

[Cadence Jean]

I beg to differ.  Mine is a cute girl tummy - even before hormones.   I am a mother, so I just call it my mama pooch and it's all good.

Mtf transsexuals need to have a daily physical workout to keep the man-gut belly from outing you and having good definition. I've been on HRT since 1996 but quit half way through transition for family reasons and self identify as androgynous. Still I am always good for supportive and positive input for transitioners . I posted a body shot of me in a tank top for the sake of this thread. It takes a lot of work like Cyndi said!

[Cadence Jean]

Right on!  Down with impossible ideals!  Up with real beauty!

I think sometimes, we are victims of the same things cisgirls are, but we attribute it to our trans condition. That is, the current impossible to meet standards of beauty. Of course we are anxious to have our development, but just because we don't end up with two C cups and are given A cups doesn't means they aren't normal or good looking.

Esthetically we can use implants later, just like any woman would, but it is best to wait a few years for development.

[Shantel]

I beg to differ.  Mine is a cute girl tummy - even before hormones.   I am a mother, so I just call it my mama pooch and it's all good.

I'll bet it is a cute girl tummy!  A lot of the cis gals call it their "muffin top" and they aren't all that thrilled about it. Just the same, none of us will ever see a flat tummy like at age sixteen again.