anyone else doing it/have had experiences with it?
A few years ago I visited a post-op TG woman's web site where she extolled the virtues of having worn a corset for an extended length of time as her body feminized from HRT. She even wore it to bed at night which would be a huge pain as far as I'm concerned. The net result though was that the corset caused her lower ribs to no longer protrude as is so typical of the male rib cage, and the midriff thickness and love handles diminished considerably which went to her hips and butt. I have to admit that she had a dynamite looking figure, but it's hell going that route! A hundred years ago the ladies all did that to get a waspishly tiny waistline!
Hippolover25 gave a lot of info on her personal experience, but I can't remember the thread.
Ave, are you considering doing it? I bought a generic corset online and tried for like 12 hours. It's hard doing it longer than that because of back pain and the discomfort. I'm going to ask my surgeon to do some lipotransference from the waist to the lower lateral areas, if he thinks there's enough fat.
Mmmm. BTW, I've been tempted about this in a future, but...At this time I have 31.8" hips and 29.6"
waist (if I measured it correctly), and my lower ribs already point inwards and keep constantly pinching the innards every time I am not in a perfect posture. I'm not sure if doing that would make it even more painful.
Anyways, it is still a long road until getting so low on fat as to be able to do it without making it dangerous.
Quote from: Felicitá on September 13, 2012, 12:26:09 PM
Ave, are you considering doing it? I bought a generic corset online and tried for like 12 hours. It's hard doing it longer than that because of back pain and the discomfort. I'm going to ask my surgeon to do some lipotransference from the waist to the lower lateral areas, if he thinks there's enough fat.
my natural waist is 20" hips )28.5) so I can only cinch one-two inches MAX.
And it all hurt too bad so I chucked the corset in the closet before coming to class.
I'm very tempted. I think I want to wait till after I've done my BA though (which is likely a year away) so I have a better sense of what my proportions will be. I'd only want an inch or two reduction anyway - my waist is 27", hips 37".
I'm kind of into body mods in general. Redesigning my body has been, and continues to be, a lot of fun.
Quote from: Sarah7 on September 13, 2012, 04:14:58 PM
I'm very tempted. I think I want to wait till after I've done my BA though (which is likely a year away) so I have a better sense of what my proportions will be. I'd only want an inch or two reduction anyway - my waist is 27", hips 37".
I'm kind of into body mods in general. Redesigning my body has been, and continues to be, a lot of fun.
me too!! :P
I might take it slow with corset training though, and just do three hours a day while I'm reading or lounging than go overboard and do 24/7
I would do it if I could find an affordable cloth or nylon corset that used elastic and velcro but otherwise it seems like a terrible inconvenience.
I've done it. I did it religiously for over a year but then i got a boyfriend, and he doesn't like it. Something about the steel bars makes you "unhuggable." If you get the sizes and measurements right, it shouldn't actually hurt after the first few hours. It keeps you hella uncomfortable throughout the day, and you won't sleep well the first few weeks. Or at least, i didn't. Well... to be fair, most of the discomfort is from the corset putting force into the pelvic area, so it's harder to make your legs touch when you are heavy set. But i don't think that would be a problem for you. It helps if you have a nicely centered inwardly facing door to pull the chord for you, and maintaining privacy is a pain in the ass. What's worse is trying to use toilet paper, because unless your arms are longer in proportion to your body then mine, it is irritating to try to reach when your midsection cannot bend. The results are nice... but it is NOT comfy.
i cant find any information on what kind of corset you need for long wear/ training i like the look of the leather and silk ones etc but i imagine a more comfortable material would be needed for extended wear
Quote from: Ave on September 13, 2012, 03:54:43 PM
my natural waist is 20" hips )28.5) so I can only cinch one-two inches MAX.
And it all hurt too bad so I chucked the corset in the closet before coming to class.
Wow, with those measurement, I'm envisioning a little elf, Ave. I dwarf you at 29" and 39".
Body modifications? If they're safe, I'll take them all. I'm suggesting a few with my surgeon. He may think I'm nuts. Why am I thinking about all of this now? I transitioned 15 years ago! Possibly, because I'm having SRS next year and I'm a perfectionist.
Quote from: mementomori on September 14, 2012, 07:18:37 AM
i cant find any information on what kind of corset you need for long wear/ training i like the look of the leather and silk ones etc but i imagine a more comfortable material would be needed for extended wear
a steel boned underbust corset and wear a good liner under it, keeps from soiling the corset so much and is more readily washable. My main one is satin on the outside, but another softer material on the inside, can't recall exactly what though. Any training corset isn't going to be exactly flexible otherwise it wouldn't really do that good of a job. And one thing a woman that actually owns a corset company told me is to use your stomach muscles to keep your tummy in when not wearing a corset too, over time, it strengthens them and helps with keeping a trimmer waist naturally.
I wear a corset all day everyday. I don't sleep in my corset, but I do put it on first thing in the morning when I roll out of bed, and I keep it on all day until I get into the shower before going to sleep. I only just started wearing corsets about 6 weeks ago; I love it! Yes, it's uncomfortable, but damn I look good! My natural waist as I purchased my first corset was 35 inches (I know, chunky monkey!) I now have 5 corsets, all underbust style, 4 are average length and 1 is long line. My waist is presently cinched down to 29 to 28 inches. My present goal is 25 to 24 inches.
Fortunately, my wife is really, really turned on by the sight of me in a corset. She can't keep her hands off of me. Which is good, because I have every intention to wear a corset most every day for the foreseeable future. I plan to own many, many corsets over time, and I'm now teaching myself to sew with a mind towards making my own corsets eventually.
From what I hear, people either really love tight lacing, or they hate it. I'm one of those odd individuals that simply loves being laced up in a corset so tightly that I have to be mindful about taking full breaths, as my lungs and diaphragm are restricted, and I have to be very careful about eating too much, since my stomach has no room to expand.
Seriously though, as an amateur league competitive pool player, when I'm working a pool table in my high heels and cinched waist, all eyes are on me... what can I say? That appeals to me.
It's all in good fun.
Hugs,
Miharu
I may seek out a corset one day but at the moment I'm just experimenting with shapeware. I got a bodysuit with legs which comes up as far as under the bust line and is super-tight around the waist. There's not much to work with on my tall, narrow frame (6'1", 145lbs) but just that piece gave me a 30" waist versus a 38" hip. I don't care for big breasts - I'm simulating about a 36B as my max goal growth, so 36-30-38 is quite pleasing for having done nothing but pull on a snug garment. It also shaped up my little baby-bum rather well. Some people may not like really tight materials but I happen to LOVE them! Anything stretchy and form-fitting feels really awesome to me, kinda like getting hugged all over. I may not believe in my sexiness yet but I certainly feel it. I can also wear the bodysuit and a very thin seamless bra (without 'filler') in boy-mode and no one knows. They might end up asking why I'm so happy tho... ;D
The form of the clothes over top is important too. If I don't wear a shirt that hugs my waist I look totally straight-sided. Pants are tricky too because they vary greatly in the hip profile. I've got one pair that is just about right and kinda stretchy which helps out my bum quite a bit.
Many women are using stuff like this along with careful clothing selection to enhance their figures so I don't feel silly doing it. It's all part of the fashion game. I realise this isn't going to make any permanent modifications but I'm not ruling it out of the 'toolkit'.
Interesting fact I found, if you believe what you read on Wikipedia - one US study found that only 8% of women had a true hourglass figure. I don't personally consider it ideal for me or a mate. Almost half had a figure called "banana" which is about the closest thing to my body type. If HRT does anything for me it will likely just accentuate those proportions slightly so that my shoulder width is less obvious. Reducing my waist measure further wouldn't hurt though. Only time will tell.
I'm reminded of a book I read once, where someone said "I used to have an hourglass figure, but now most of the sand has run to the bottom..." ;D
Well I'm gonna have to fill'er up with more sand 'cause there ain't nothin there to run to the bottom :(
So long as you avoid cement :).
One question: To measure your waist, you do it with a relaxed gut or pulling it? I keep the gut pulled 90% of the day involuntarily, but I don't know which measurement should be the correct one. I get a 4-5 cm difference. Little fat left, but possibly a softy/untrained abdomen.
Relax. Then breathe all the way out. Then measure.
Quote from: Sarah7 on October 10, 2012, 10:28:29 AM
Relax. Then breathe all the way out. Then measure.
Thanks. Then that makes... a 30" waist, If I measure it at the smallest poing under the last ribs (where the tape fits properly).
Ummm... do you guys think corset training would change the appearance of the hips at all?
Well my hip contour is ... bumpy? I wish I could even out the fat distribution there or at least their appearance.
Quote from: pretty on October 10, 2012, 02:43:52 PM
Ummm... do you guys think corset training would change the appearance of the hips at all?
Well my hip contour is ... bumpy? I wish I could even out the fat distribution there or at least their appearance.
it'll definetly change the appearance of the waist (making it smaller) and in contrast the hips will look bigger. Given enough time, serious corset training should accelerate fat redistribution in the sense it'll "look" like more fat goes to the hips.
By bumpy, do you mean in a "lovehandles sense? An underbust corset does have the benefit of "binding" in effect, the areas it covers, so that could flatten love handles.
It could make them look slight bigger. I am a "T" body type, so I just need a small push. I don't want to abuse corsetting since I am more worried about my training (even after transition, I am medically forced to keep a good level of exercising if I want to avoid back and knee problems), but... It can also help with postural hygiene, and that's a must for me.
I have no love handles anymore (or almost nothing), but I still look round. Poop.
Quote from: Ave on October 10, 2012, 02:57:05 PM
it'll definetly change the appearance of the waist (making it smaller) and in contrast the hips will look bigger. Given enough time, serious corset training should accelerate fat redistribution in the sense it'll "look" like more fat goes to the hips.
By bumpy, do you mean in a "lovehandles sense? An underbust corset does have the benefit of "binding" in effect, the areas it covers, so that could flatten love handles.
Yeah I am okay with the size of my hips, there is just a part where there is not much fat like around the pelvic bone, so it looks sort of love handle-y. Idk it could still be a fat distribution thing but I would love to get a more natural hip contour.
Quote from: pretty on October 10, 2012, 03:04:16 PM
Yeah I am okay with the size of my hips, there is just a part where there is not much fat like around the pelvic bone, so it looks sort of love handle-y. Idk it could still be a fat distribution thing but I would love to get a more natural hip contour.
there is always liposcultping and hip/butt implants :3
Quote from: Ave on October 10, 2012, 03:07:21 PM
there is always liposcultping and hip/butt implants :3
Lol butt implants. I would freak out sitting on them :D
I wanna see what HRT does anyway.
someone had posted a link to some good cheap corsettes.. does anyone remember that post and can link to it?
I think it was an ebay store.
Or can anyone else point me in the right direction to buy a good one to start with?
Something called Corset Wholesale, plus Corsets-UK there. I was planning on getting one, but until I fix the muscular imbalance that is unaligning my pelvis / hips, I don't think it is a good idea. Also, it has caused an uneven fat distribution, so i'll have to lose everything to make the two sides equal
I was looking at this the other day. AbsoluteCorsets claims to have high quality corsets. They're not cheap but you get what you pay for. I generally look for quality over price with something i want to have/use long term.
I haven't started transitioning yet so I haven't purchased a corset or started on training my figure (will see the effects of HRT first). But I do expect I'll do this as an extra step to get that more feminine figure. And I just love how sexy some of the corsets look!
No corset training for me, at least for now. I just came from a big session of osteophaty / physiotherapy, and my skeleton is a big mess. I though only my hip and leg were bad, but he says that even my ribs are different on each side. He will try to get back the simmetry in a slow process, but I don't think it is a good idea to wear that until the body is fixed as much as possible.
Quote from: TessaM on October 11, 2012, 03:33:44 PM
Right now, my figure is getting more feminine, however it is the thing I am currently most self critical of (because I know srs and tracheal shave are coming.) I have most defenitely thought of a corset or corset training, however, I WOULD NOT invest in one if the results are not permanent. Anyone know if they are? Because if so ill buy one tomorow :laugh:
Also, I am probably going to do liporescuplting or wtv Brazilian Butt lift is called. I have a nice amount of chunk in my tummy, so im sure they can give me a nice bottom :) My top seems to be developing well if you look at my avatar, my bottom is... coming along. It looks as though I am going to do a BBL before a BA, but like the corset training, im not going to bother if this is not permanent. Anyone have any feedback ?
P.S. It would be great to hear from someone whos actually had lipo resculpting surgery or extensive experience with corsets.
No corset training is not permanent, but last for a while if u wear it 23/7 for a year or so...
Also that liposcultpure your talking about isnt permanent either
interesting thread. if I ever lose the gut i want to look into it - not for a 25" waist but just to kind of firm up the loseness of the post-fat figure. (assuming surgery for that sort of thing isn't affordable)
But that's such an elusive goal that i put the corset thinking way on the back burner.
Quote from: TessaM on October 11, 2012, 03:33:44 PM
Right now, my figure is getting more feminine, however it is the thing I am currently most self critical of (because I know srs and tracheal shave are coming.) I have most defenitely thought of a corset or corset training, however, I WOULD NOT invest in one if the results are not permanent. Anyone know if they are? Because if so ill buy one tomorow :laugh:
Also, I am probably going to do liporescuplting or wtv Brazilian Butt lift is called. I have a nice amount of chunk in my tummy, so im sure they can give me a nice bottom :) My top seems to be developing well if you look at my avatar, my bottom is... coming along. It looks as though I am going to do a BBL before a BA, but like the corset training, im not going to bother if this is not permanent. Anyone have any feedback ?
P.S. It would be great to hear from someone whos actually had lipo resculpting surgery or extensive experience with corsets.
I'm having this discussion with a surgeon in November. I'll relay the conclusion of the consultation as I have many questions myself.
hmm... maybe i should start wearing corsets again. just having to be careful about what i eat should help my figure a lot. and i kinda like wearing them anyway, it forces me to sit upright. would be great if i could make that a habit
makes me so jealous of my sister who has a perfect posture without even trying. she sits so straight that the kids in her class got exhausted just looking at her and told her to relax a little. never did they realize that her way of sitting is the most relaxing if your body is trained that way
Hmm..glad I found this thread as I've been thinking about corset training for the past few days. My only concern is how long post-bariatric surgery do I need to be before I can wear one as I'll have surgical staples in me permanently.
My mother actually suggested one of those streching back braces first so you can get the feel for a real one later. She was right. I did the brace first for a few days and then went to the real thing. At night couldnt tell a difference. Of course my mom was like it needs to be tighter and i thought i was gonna pass out from lack of oxygen.
i'm gonna kill whoever put me up to this idea!!
...or maybe not
i love the feeling of being hugged tightly, hate how i can't even slump down on a chair, much less the couch. i really like what it does to my waistline, but at the same time it makes my boobs stand out so much more. i don't like that at all, and i've a feeling that corset+binder would be an easy way to kill myself
i'll just try to live with it, and hope that this will remind me that i need to start working out as soon as ever possible so i don't have to rely on a piece of too tight clothing to look great
Quote from: Taka on October 14, 2012, 06:44:11 AM
i'll just try to live with it, and hope that this will remind me that i need to start working out as soon as ever possible so i don't have to rely on a piece of too tight clothing to look great
I've heard it said that waist training and tight laced corsets are either something that a person loves, or it's going to make that person crazy. I've heard that, if you don't look forward to getting up in the morning and putting your corset on, then it's probably not for you.
I'm one of those very strange individuals who actually loves the feel of a corset squeezing my internal organs into unnatural positions. The beautiful silhouette of my cinched in waistline is the great big cherry on top!
There are entire groups dedicated to corsets and feminizing the shape.
The Long Island Staylace Association has been around for ages and had more information
than I have found anywhere else.
There website is at: staylace.com.
They have some tg related sections.
-mS
i'll just have to see what happens. it's not like i hate my poor corsets yet, but i'll definitely need some better ones if i'm to go through with this
Ya know sometimes I find that if you have something to work with just actually remembering to flatter your waist goes a long way!!
At least my waist is not that great, like 27-28" (and I am fairly small otherwise so.. proportions people) depending on how fat I am at the time :D but with a really form fitting top it looks very feminine still :)
Not gonna lie and say 24-26" is not tempting though.....
that's a good idea. telling yourself that you look good helps a lot
i have this unfortunate problem though that if i put on a corset and look myself in the mirror, i say to myself that that's a good waist, but those boobs really need to go
and i also found out that if i'm to do this, i'll have to order a custom made corset since my waist is too small compared to my hips to use anything else. maybe using the gym at work would be a cheaper way to get that perfect waistline... or thinking about it, i'd have to use that anyway. can't corset without excercising
Mmmm. I was going to get one after the health improvements. for a 29-28" in:
http://www.corsets-uk.com/waist-training-corset-black-brocade-underbust-wt-003-azx.html (http://www.corsets-uk.com/waist-training-corset-black-brocade-underbust-wt-003-azx.html)
But now I am seeing that they also have in "plus sizes". My underbust was 85 cmcm / 33", so I don't know if this will work for me or I need a "plus" one. Any clues?
Quote from: Rotten Apple on October 20, 2012, 11:12:02 AM
Mmmm. I was going to get one after the health improvements. for a 29-28" in:
http://www.corsets-uk.com/waist-training-corset-black-brocade-underbust-wt-003-azx.html (http://www.corsets-uk.com/waist-training-corset-black-brocade-underbust-wt-003-azx.html)
But now I am seeing that they also have in "plus sizes". My underbust was 66cm / 26", so I don't know if this will work for me or I need a "plus" one. Any clues?
Wait, your underbust is 3" smaller in circumference than you waist? How did that happen?
Quote from: Tesla on October 20, 2012, 02:25:41 PM
Wait, your underbust is 3" smaller in circumference than you waist? How did that happen?
Pasted the wrong thing. 29" waist, 33" underbust, and worried that my chest would be too big for it.
I wonder were that number came from... Never paste at the same time you are using Excel.
I think that corset should be fine. It will conform to the shape of your torso and you don't have to draw in the top laces completely if it's uncomfortable. I've got a similar corset from that retailer.
Thanks. The problem I see with corsetting is similar do the one I already have. If I have 17-18" shoulders and I reduce my waist more, it is going to be even harder to find clothes that fit properly. I am more or less a T frame, but with corsetting I can get closer to a true T shape.
Sorry, random rant. I'm still trying to wonder how can I buy something online that will fit them without looking baggy. I love how my waist has reduced thanks to exercising, and is almost ready for corsetting, but the clothing... I wish I had a local friend that could help me searching, but it is not possible. If I want to corset is obvious that I wish for my waist to be seen, but... I wonder what would fit a configuration like that. An my clavicles protrude so much that my shoulders are spiky (also with no fat), so sleeveless tops could be an issue before HRT.
Still planning for RLE...
Tops which are mildly elastic in nature may be an option. That way you can go with items that are closer to your waist size and the material will give way to accommodate shoulders. Or, has been said already, practice on the sewing machine with some old tops.
BTW, do you put something between the corset and the skin to avoid skin rashes and excesive dirtying?
It's been years since I have worn an undershirt. I remember having a wifebeater style one from when I used an S size when I was a kid... Wait. I now use an S again.
Oh god, it hurts so much (and at the minimum, just mi normal waist). But I love how it holds my spine. I still need to wait until the physioterapist makes mi ribs symmetrical again, but... This is great.
Quote from: Apple Seed on November 03, 2012, 06:45:47 AM
BTW, do you put something between the corset and the skin to avoid skin rashes and excesive dirtying?
It's been years since I have worn an undershirt. I remember having a wifebeater style one from when I used an S size when I was a kid... Wait. I now use an S again.
Oh god, it hurts so much (and at the minimum, just mi normal waist). But I love how it holds my spine. I still need to wait until the physioterapist makes mi ribs symmetrical again, but... This is great.
Yes, a liner is always a good idea. If you google corset liner, there are all sorts available, you don't want anything that bunches under it though.
Oddly, the pain is on the upper left ribs, at the top of the corset. Looks like I still have several bones out of place.
Quote from: Apple Seed on November 03, 2012, 10:28:27 AM
Oddly, the pain is on the upper left ribs, at the top of the corset. Looks like I still have several bones out of place.
If you are having those issues and its causing pain, don't corset until you get those issues settled. You don't want to do any irreparable damage to yourself, its not worth it.
Quote from: Apple Seed on November 03, 2012, 10:28:27 AM
Oddly, the pain is on the upper left ribs, at the top of the corset. Looks like I still have several bones out of place.
How tight have you done the laces? I'd just start with a little pressure on the ribs to get used to it and then work up over the weeks. I screwed my back for a few days after being a bit too enthusiastic at the start.
Just wanted to check. For the moment, I have regained a lot of my missing leg lenght and it is extremely easy to keep the balance. I can't believe I worked as a waiter with the leg like that. After the repairs now it is so easy to hold a tray without spilling anything. Unfortunately, I still have recovery for months until we can make a fully symmetrical body. I never saw the rib differences, it was something only the therapist could see, but here we have the proof.
What worries me is that although this does a good job on keeping my back straight, it is like cheating since the back muscles don't get enough work. It would be better to wait until I have developed a decent muscle tone. Currently it is really hard to keep the back straight for prolonged time periods.
QuoteHow tight have you done the laces? I'd just start with a little pressure on the ribs to get used to it and then work up over the weeks. I screwed my back for a few days after being a bit too enthusiastic at the start.
Just an inch less than my normal waist. No pain on the waist itself or the back, but on the left side of the underbust. The area my body was tilted to from prolonged posture correction. I haven't used it more than 15 minutes, but the pain is there at the beggining, it does not generate over time.
In the end, I need to wait until the therapy and resistance training make the two sides of the body equal. Agh. Obviously, I can't tell the therapist that I want to do corsetting or he will freak out.
Great, now I'm getting paranoid. Looking what my chest looks like, do I have pectus excavatum?
(man torso photos, avoid if not interested)
http://imgur.com/a/nIGhT (http://imgur.com/a/nIGhT)
I've been insulted by my parents half of my life, "deep chested, deep chested, go and do some exercise", but I'm seeing how the ribs look like bent inside and flaring on the lower part... I thought I had manboobs, but it is more like the sunken part in the middle. I never really cared, and to be hones, I don't think I need a corset like that, but... I would not mind wearing it for special occasions. What I can think about it is that... I don't really like to reduce my lungs capacity.
Quote from: TessaM on October 12, 2012, 07:43:39 AM
Please, keep us posted :)
There's a chance I may be having this surgery in December, along with some FFS refinements. The fat on my waist will be grafted onto the flanks of my hips (BBL). The surgeon said there's enough fat on my waist and back to do it without resorting to implants. He said there may be up to 30% loss of transferred fat so he transfers more than necessary. Also, he requires the patient to undergo a couple of non-invasive therapies that increase the blood flow to the flanks of the thighs to improve the chance of the transferred fat binding to the area.
I think my body is quite similar to yours. My waist is currently 29", hips 39". Most of my hip circumference is at the back of my bum, not flanks or width. I need more width! This is not cheap surgery. I hope it's worth it in the end.
Quote from: TessaM on November 13, 2012, 03:26:05 PM
Tesla we sound very similar... i need more width too! im assuming you had your consultation. Who is the Dr? What is he charging? and did he say that the results would be permanent? (the 70% that takes hold?) This is the surgery I seem to find the least amount of info on right now. Plenty of people on realself.com seem to be doing it but ive yet to read anything about the long term effects. Ive heard this can cost as much as 12k im not going to spend that if all the fat is going to be absorbed back in eventually. Thanks for the update, ill be keeping a close eye on this thread
The 70% grafted is permanent. The pre-operative therapy, to increase blood flow to the area receiving the graft, is called Velashape.
Does wearing corsets have a permanent effect, or do you have to do it forever? Like, is it an effort to make for a few months/a couple of years, and then it's done with and your fat distribution/lower ribs are better, or do you have to wear the corset forever and ever? Because I've seen a few girls wearing a corset at school, and honestly, it's obvious, and doesn't look very good while it's on.
And is there any documentation on how safe it is and the possible issues that can come from it? And on the bright side, how effective it is?
Hi A,
Generally speaking, it's a lifetime commitment. Yes the results may remain unaided for some time, but it is not permanent.
Depending on the extent of the modifications you are aiming for will depend on the internal organ damage that may occur. As for the adult rib cage, that's a foregone conclusion. Only serious bone modification surgery can alter that, if you are game.
I'm not saying this is part of corset training at all, but you have to remember how the body responds to certain restrictions. People found in confined spaces or impaled between building materials often the cause of building collapses for extended periods sometime die or have critical injuries caused by body toxins released during this period of compression.
There really is not much reliable independent information concerning either the benefits or potential problems associated with corset training. It's really up to you to determine how much inconvenience or otherwise you can cope with.
Hope this helps.
Huggs
Catherine
Quote from: Catherine Sarah on November 14, 2012, 12:57:20 AM
Hi A,
Generally speaking, it's a lifetime commitment. Yes the results may remain unaided for some time, but it is not permanent.
Depending on the extent of the modifications you are aiming for will depend on the internal organ damage that may occur. As for the adult rib cage, that's a foregone conclusion. Only serious bone modification surgery can alter that, if you are game.
I'm not saying this is part of corset training at all, but you have to remember how the body responds to certain restrictions. People found in confined spaces or impaled between building materials often the cause of building collapses for extended periods sometime die or have critical injuries caused by body toxins released during this period of compression.
Huggs
Catherine
Good points Catherine! I had heard of a few instances of trans-women actually having their lower rib surgically removed only to find that they grew back again in time. I'm not sure how true that is, but I put it out to point out the extent that people would go and how driven some are for that "perfect" looking figure.
It's been some time, and... I'm not sure I like this a lot. I'll post a picture later to see if I'm using it propely, but...
I feel too much pressure on the upper torso and not enough on the waist. It is constricting my upper breathing capacity instead of only the lower, so I'm not sure if it's the correct for me.
Hi Apple,
I'd say you're right. Restricted upper breathing sounds like you are not lacing correctly. Are you aware of the correct way to lace a corset?
Huggs
Catherine
Hiya.
I'm using the default lacing it came with. I'll post pictures of the back later when my parents are out and I can install the tripod (And my back is perfectly shaved, not a pretty sight right now).
I'll go and dig up the sheet I have on it. It's on another PC that I can't get to till tomorrow. I'll PM it to you.
Huggs
Catherine
The things we do for beauty ;)
I am looking forward to my corset fitting in two weeks... counting the days, matter of fact !
I am not sure about buying corsets online. To my knowledge they should be custom fitted.
Wearing a tight cincher now, just love the feeling of compression, even sleeping in it, and feeling it as i wake up :)
But it's about more than spending money and buying the thing, it is just as important to follow up with proper nutrition, diet, exercise... all the things a woman should do anyway to watch her health, just more of it.
Quote from: Shantel on September 13, 2012, 11:40:14 AM
A few years ago I visited a post-op TG woman's web site where she extolled the virtues of having worn a corset for an extended length of time as her body feminized from HRT. She even wore it to bed at night which would be a huge pain as far as I'm concerned. The net result though was that the corset caused her lower ribs to no longer protrude as is so typical of the male rib cage, and the midriff thickness and love handles diminished considerably which went to her hips and butt. I have to admit that she had a dynamite looking figure, but it's hell going that route! A hundred years ago the ladies all did that to get a waspishly tiny waistline!
As soon as I can get my waist down to a 34, I am totally getting a corset! I want one so bad, but I still have a fair amount of weight to loose before I can even consider getting one.
I wonder if I can wear a corset post LapSleeve surgery. I imagine once I'm fully healed (I'm three and a half months out) I can wear one. I very much want to.
An update... five months on. My custom corset was hand-built by romantasy.com, and is so comfortable that I have fallen asleep in it. And so sensuous and good looking, that I feel sexy.
The seasoning process is 3 hours a day, 6 days a week with 1 day off. Between corseting and a holistic approach to diet and exercise, I've managed to get through the 6-month wait for hormones with some depression but fairly intact, minimal backsliding :)
On my 'day off' i definitely look like i've been shifting fatty deposits to female areas. All this _before_ beginning HRT.
I'm looking forward to fitting into outfits that I wouldn't have been able to before... and filling them properly.
For the immediate future, I'm considering Fantasia Fair, in Provincetown, where I'll be able to wear my corset in the open, with the garters attached. The fabrics are exquisite, it really needs to be
seen.
Never mind the corset,
Karla needs to be seen.
Quote from: karla.allen on April 12, 2013, 08:27:20 AM
The things we do for beauty ;)
I am looking forward to my corset fitting in two weeks... counting the days, matter of fact !
I am not sure about buying corsets online. To my knowledge they should be custom fitted.
Wearing a tight cincher now, just love the feeling of compression, even sleeping in it, and feeling it as i wake up :)
But it's about more than spending money and buying the thing, it is just as important to follow up with proper nutrition, diet, exercise... all the things a woman should do anyway to watch her health, just more of it.
Congratulations, Karla!
Pictures!!
Yeah, Karla!!!
Since I'm still trying to slim down, I don't think it would be wise to invest $$ in a custom corset, so for the time being I'm using a leather waist cincher that does a pretty good job of giving me pretty realistic feminine curves.
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1313.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft541%2FJanet_Bradford%2Fcincher1_zpsc8bba6cf.jpg%3Ft%3D1378869795&hash=1ea2d41867afb985d23c2f7cdc07034aff0064e7)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1313.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft541%2FJanet_Bradford%2Fcincher2b_zps076ad5ec.jpg%3Ft%3D1378783423&hash=41d815015b1e605b448b237f38b404ef947573fc)
At least it puts my waist in the right place.
It was basically a snap to make and I had the scrap leather lying around, so it didn't cost me anything.