question on implants

[unsure]

Hi I'm currently taking hormones and I'm really not sure if I ever want to fully transition but I don't want to stop taking the hormones. So my question is if I got the breast tissue removed so I could remain relatively flat until one day I did decide to fully transition would my breasts still be as sensitive as they have become recently? or do breast implants ruin the sensitivity a lot?

[LynnER]

KK, removing the tissue could cause a drop in sensitivity, And Implants have the potential of reducing the sencitivity of the breast area as a whole...  you kinda never know on that one...

Why are you taking hormones if your not intending on fully transitioning? seriously they have profound physical and psychological effects upon you, and if not properly monitered could cause some major health problems....

[ravenx]

that doesnt sound like a really good idea if you want more than just aestetically pleasing. If they must remove the growth...most likely they will remove all of it... so i figure implants might be a little difficult. and as far as sensitivity. too much surgery is gona kill the rest of the nerve endings. maybe you wanna make sure now before you go too far. thats what those pesky doctors are for(even if they are a bit evil about it).

more information on this would likely be found on a ftm webpage,  where a patient removes and decides not to later. im not quite sure if "Susan's Place" covers the transgender reversing stories...but you should try asking for it here first.


                                                                ~Raven~

[NickSister]

I don't think they would be as senstive - at least there is a good chance you would loose some of it and I also think your breasts won't look as good.

You could try an alternative to such drastic measures - like binding?

Personally I think if you feel you are not ready for the changes that hormones bring then you should not be taking them. Probably need to take a good look at your reasons for taking the hormones in the first place.

[SocalledLife]

+1

Why take hormones if you are scared of the results I.E. Breast tissue growth?

If you are not planning on transitioning, taking hormones to the point of tissue growth seems a bit pointless?  Why not work with your doctor on a hormone dosage that provides whatever effects you are looking for minus the tits and hips? I spent a long time on a smaller dosage to help ease some of the tension but not mutate into a mishapen boy, and then when i came to terms with myself, the doctor bumped me up a notch and viola, I started to bud...

If it was up to me, i would have the doc step down my dosage and start binding instead of going under the knife to have bits and pieces taken out.

DANA

[Lori]

Hi I'm currently taking hormones and I'm really not sure if I ever want to fully transition but I don't want to stop taking the hormones. So my question is if I got the breast tissue removed so I could remain relatively flat until one day I did decide to fully transition would my breasts still be as sensitive as they have become recently? or do breast implants ruin the sensitivity a lot?

+2

I would go to some cancer boards where women have had mastectomies and then reconstruction. I would aslo reword your question and be a little careful to get the information you want.

"Once my breasts are removed, and then later when I have BA for reconstruction, will I maintain my sensitivity?"

[Cire]

I'd recommend you talk to your specialist who is in charge of your medication and let them know what your goal is.

If you don't have a specialist, get one. Growing unwanted breasts is a BIG problem. I'm not an expert, so I'm not going to be in charge of my medication.