Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: nickm1492 on February 09, 2012, 09:15:00 PM Return to Full Version
Title: How is it that your face changes with T?
Post by: nickm1492 on February 09, 2012, 09:15:00 PM
Post by: nickm1492 on February 09, 2012, 09:15:00 PM
Let me make myself more clear lol
I know your jaw sort of looks different and people, well the shape of their face changes. I get that.
I'm just curious about what the hell it is that T actually changes??? Like the muscles or what lol I know this is probably stupid but I was thinking about it. What does it LITERALLY do?
Because I know if you stop taking T your face can start to get feminine again (Correct me if I'm wrong please!)
I know your jaw sort of looks different and people, well the shape of their face changes. I get that.
I'm just curious about what the hell it is that T actually changes??? Like the muscles or what lol I know this is probably stupid but I was thinking about it. What does it LITERALLY do?
Because I know if you stop taking T your face can start to get feminine again (Correct me if I'm wrong please!)
Title: Re: How is it that your face changes with T?
Post by: Kreuzfidel on February 09, 2012, 09:42:15 PM
Post by: Kreuzfidel on February 09, 2012, 09:42:15 PM
My guess would be a change in subcutaneous fat deposits and musculature. I would also speculate that fluid retention and weight gain would be a factor in the prevalence of that "chubby face" that a lot of FTMs remark upon in the early stages of HRT.
Title: Re: How is it that your face changes with T?
Post by: Arch on February 09, 2012, 09:59:08 PM
Post by: Arch on February 09, 2012, 09:59:08 PM
Most guys lose some fat deposits, so bones tend to become more prominent. Also, losing some fat can make the facial muscles more prominent. The skin gets a bit coarser and can give an FTM face a slightly more rugged look. I've read that cartilage can thicken, but I don't know it that's true or (if it's true) how much. But that might slightly alter a nose, make it a little more masculine-looking. Anyone here know more about cartilage?
One of my most noticeable changes (apart from facial hair) is actually complexion. I'm ruddier than I used to be--I look much more like my father. The other change, of course, is hairline. That makes a big difference in my face.
I didn't get any chubbiness in the face when I started HRT, but I have some friends who went through that phase and now have more angular faces.
One of my most noticeable changes (apart from facial hair) is actually complexion. I'm ruddier than I used to be--I look much more like my father. The other change, of course, is hairline. That makes a big difference in my face.
I didn't get any chubbiness in the face when I started HRT, but I have some friends who went through that phase and now have more angular faces.
Title: Re: How is it that your face changes with T?
Post by: poptart on February 09, 2012, 10:00:15 PM
Post by: poptart on February 09, 2012, 10:00:15 PM
The fat distribution changes to a male pattern. If your growth plates are closed it will not change the underlying bone structure though.
My ears also got way bigger so I think cartilage does thicken. Pre-T, even as a girl, I was teased about having small ears, but now they're in the normal male range.
My ears also got way bigger so I think cartilage does thicken. Pre-T, even as a girl, I was teased about having small ears, but now they're in the normal male range.
Title: Re: How is it that your face changes with T?
Post by: MaxAloysius on February 10, 2012, 07:42:59 AM
Post by: MaxAloysius on February 10, 2012, 07:42:59 AM
Experiencing the chubby face right now...:(
I'd definitely say the actual look of your skin makes a big difference; mine used to be smooth and beautiful, and now the colour and feel of it has changed (though I couldn't say exactly how), and it's quite a noticable difference.
I'd definitely say the actual look of your skin makes a big difference; mine used to be smooth and beautiful, and now the colour and feel of it has changed (though I couldn't say exactly how), and it's quite a noticable difference.
Title: Re: How is it that your face changes with T?
Post by: Nygeel on February 10, 2012, 08:40:56 AM
Post by: Nygeel on February 10, 2012, 08:40:56 AM
It's two things: bloating via water retention and face fat redistribution.
Also, my eyebrows are lower. I think something goes on either in forehead muscles or the skin where it's trying to accommodate for a brow ridge that won't grow.
Also, my eyebrows are lower. I think something goes on either in forehead muscles or the skin where it's trying to accommodate for a brow ridge that won't grow.
Title: Re: How is it that your face changes with T?
Post by: Arch on February 10, 2012, 02:18:32 PM
Post by: Arch on February 10, 2012, 02:18:32 PM
Quote from: Nygeel on February 10, 2012, 08:40:56 AM
Also, my eyebrows are lower. I think something goes on either in forehead muscles or the skin where it's trying to accommodate for a brow ridge that won't grow.
I wonder how our bodies compensate for knuckles that don't drag in the dirt? :D
Title: Re: How is it that your face changes with T?
Post by: Devlyn on February 10, 2012, 04:59:08 PM
Post by: Devlyn on February 10, 2012, 04:59:08 PM
Point of information: Mens knuckles don't drag on the ground. Knuckle hair keeps them slightly elevated! Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: How is it that your face changes with T?
Post by: GentlemanRDP on February 10, 2012, 07:29:21 PM
Post by: GentlemanRDP on February 10, 2012, 07:29:21 PM
I have been suffering the infamous 'Baby-face' syndrome that's been remarked on >.<;