I use the word "pondering" because such a thing would be far in my future, indeed, if I even commit to doing it down the road. But I was wondering what you guys think would be my better option. I'm fairly certain I'd be eligible for the Keyhole/Peri-areolar technique, as I've only got A cups. But this technique could leave my nipples in a not-male position. Of course, if I did opt for the bilateral masectomy, I'd have more scarring, and though my nipples could be repositioned to a more "male" location on my chest, there would be the chance of losing sensation. Of course, I don't even know if guys with small chests like mine even get the bilateral masectomy.
Gah. I don't know. Input?
Well Brynn I think the only way to really know for sure what your options are would be to speak to a surgeon who does top surgeries. They would be able to look at what you have now and know what they could do to give you the best result.
I've seen some really great keyhole results where nipple placement wasn't an issue at all and actually ended up looking very natural.
Talking to a surgeon is kinda where it's at. I know it sucks, we want answers and we want them now. You could have them all answered however by talking directly with a surgeon and I know many if not all of the main ones do internet 'exams(?)' by photo to at least give you an idea.
Good luck!
I went to Brownstein and like my nipple placement. I would classify him as more of a DI guy though. Most will do some sort of photo consult with you and give you options.
I don't know much about peri as I was not a candidate.
Definitely look at their results to see what you like.
Myles
I was not a candidate for peri/keyhole either, and I also had Dr. Brownstein. Love my chest, wish I didn't have scars, but that comes with the territory. Counting my few chest hairs and hoping they reproduce in the near future!! LOL They are fading though.
Most surgeons will do an email consult. Brownstein asked me to send pics of my chest in various positions, and he can usually tell from that if you are a candidate for peri/keyhole. But like Myles said, his thing is DI, so I think leans more towards that. Fischer does lots of keyhole/peris very well.
FWIW I had DI and have nipple sensation. A few numb areas under my left arm remain, though.
Jay