hi i m a trans pre op 2 yrs on hormones. i hv a childhood dream of being a successful model. i m planning to get surgery this year. but i m unsure what surgeries i should take as trans and additional things to model successfully. here r my latest pics. pls advice
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I'm not sure if you need any surgery at all. Bottom surgery perhaps, if you want to be a bikini model? Perhaps BA. It would be awesome if there were more trans models out there. I totally support you!
No one can tell you what surgeries you should or shouldn't get. That's for you to decide. On that note, it's your comfort and preference because surgery is serious. I know I want FFS at some point but I'm planning on waiting 2 years while on hrt to do this. I want GRS too but that's a personal choice.
Before considering FFS for modeling, you should have a discussion with a modeling agency. The reason is they look at much more than your face. If the clothes don't hang on your body correctly, modeling might not be a good profession for you to consider. They are looking for things like legs, a slim build and normally a taller woman. You have to make the designers work stand out and that takes the right body. FFS might only be needed if you are doing makeup or hair products.
A modeling agency will be brutally honest about this because they know the product they need to provide and there is no point in keeping somebody on staff who doesn't meet those requirements.
Completely agree with Dena. There are different types of modeling and depending on what you are modeling, you need to have different features. I completely support you and wish you the best. Just remember, the worst they can do is say no.
Depending on how you feel about it, your transgender status is an asset in modelling world at the moment.
Mantpy brands are keen on topical trends, and gender identity politics is a hot issue.
It all depends what you are planning to model.
Somethings like the runway no matter what we do we will never achieve it.
What are you aiming to model?
How tall are you? Under 5'8" (173 cm), don't even bother.
Quote from: KarynMcD on October 16, 2017, 09:27:58 AM
How tall are you? Under 5'8" (173 cm), don't even bother.
Unless you are something super special and in the right place at the right time like Kate Moss in general we don't have a hope
I always wanted to model (runway) when I was little. But T has had its way with me and I don't think I could anymore.
I'm 5'11 though which is good :') a little on the upper limit for a girl
Quote from: Rachel_Christina on October 16, 2017, 10:17:46 AM
Unless you are something super special and in the right place at the right time like Kate Moss in general we don't have a hope
I always wanted to model (runway) when I was little. But T has had its way with me and I don't think I could anymore.
I'm 5'11 though which is good :') a little on the upper limit for a girl
But many brands want 'real' models who aren't unnatainable body sizes. And many brands want to celebrate the beauty of transgender wimen.
it depends what modelling you expect and how long a career. Fashion fads come and go
I've been a big fan of fashion and models for a very long time and here's what I think you should do first (if you haven't already). Establish a strong presence on social media. Be everywhere online-- especially where fashion and modeling are concerned. These days this is true no matter what line of work you want to pursue.
Through an online presence you can find out much of what can go wrong, who they right people are and who to steer clear of. As for how you look, you could probably model right now just they way you look now. There are dozens of non-hormonal m2f folks in the world modeling womens' wear right now, as well as transitioned TS folks. It's the best time ever to do so. I believe there are even a few agencies dealing primarily with TG models.
Getting into modeling is usually super difficult and full of heartbreaking barriers for anyone, including TG people. You just have to have a thick skin and stay with it because you want to. I even know people who simply started fashion blogs and modeled entirely on their own just because they wanted to. There are no guarantees of fame, fortune or even a good living, but if it's something you love there can certainly be satisfaction for you. At the worst you could discover a fashion-related occupation you like other than modeling and do that instead. Most models are lucky to have ten years of steady work, then they pursue other careers. Keep that in mind and look toward the long term.