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Started by jjh, March 29, 2013, 09:31:18 AM

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jjh

Hi everyone!

I identify as genderqueer/transmasculine, and have always wanted to get rid of these pesky boob things. After a looong time of saving up, I'm scheduled for surgery in a few months! However, I'm planning on not being totally flat, which my surgeon is fine with -- basically, I want to be flat enough that no boobs are evident when I am wearing a shirt, but have something like AA breasts (though it would still be my chest, since I'm masculine like that:) ). I don't plan on going on T ever, and without the post-T pectoral growth, that's what I would be the most comfortable with. I'm going with chest reconstruction rather than a breast reduction, though, since after talking to a number of surgeons I gathered that it would not be possible for me to go as far down as I would like to go without risking the nipple's blood supply, so it would be preferable to do a double incision graft procedure to both get the size outcome that I wanted, and give the nipples the best chance possible of sticking around.

I have some pictures of both AA chests and some post-surgery pictures that have good contouring that I have shown my surgeon. However, he said it could be helpful if I had some pics of people who had had chest reconstruction but opted for a somewhat larger chest. I've looked through transbucket, but have not been very successful -- do you guys have any pics on transbucket or otherwise that you could link me to, that would be along the lines of what I'm describing? I imagine this can't be super rare, as there are people who have a chest reconstruction without T, and genderqueer folks who essentially want a radical breast reduction?

Also, I'm planning on traveling a month after surgery, will I be healed enough to lift a suitcase and a small dog?

Sorry if it's a bit confusing, and I figured this was the best forum to post in since the majority of people who have considered chest reconstruction would see it here.
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Jamie D

You are contemplating chest reconstruction/breast reduction surgery that may involve muscle.  As with any surgery, healing time depends on many factors.  Your best course of action would be to consult with your surgeon prior to the surgery.
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jjh

yes, I have asked the surgeon, just looking to get other peoples' experiences on healing times, and how they felt a month after surgery :)
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