Breast Augmentation Concerns for Transgender Women

Undergoing breast augmentation is an important and pivotal step for many transgender individuals. It is often the first cosmetic surgery that will be performed and can boost confidence as well as greatly transform the body. Hormone therapy results in the development of some breast tissue, but rarely enough to create prominent cleavage or fill out many outfits, with the transgender person regularly resorting to using several layers of padding, doubling up on push-up bras, or using silicone inserts to achieve the desired results.

One main concern when people undergo transgender breast augmentation is achieving natural results. The “bolted-on” or hard appearance of some implants negates the purpose of the surgery, which is to make as naturally feminine a body as possible. While it is impossible to predict exactly how each individual will react to implants, the better the surgeon and the more conservative the size can greatly improve the odds of a successful and natural surgery.

Increasing the bust by one size is fairly safe and will ensure that the tissues aren’t overstretched. Going beyond a small cup-size will require significant breast tissue growth from hormones or an existing level of fat to fully cover the implants. If too large for the pre-existing tissue, there is a possible greater chance of developing capsular contracture and for hardening of the bust.

A male physique has a broader chest, which results in a wider gap between each breast. Augmentation cannot correct this problem. Some people are under the assumption that the larger bust will enhance the cleavage, closing the gap. While a larger chest may help the gap appear smaller, it will remain the same size. Regardless of the gap, most transgender are more content to have the larger, more feminine bust even if it will not help decrease the excess space.

The transgender woman has the burden of feminizing some features that hormones and surgeries cannot alter. One issue that comes up is wide shoulders and back, which are highly masculine. While the size can’t be changed, breast augmentation can help create more balance and an illusion of a smaller top half.

Plastic surgeons recommend high profile implants to boost the overall size of the bust and draw attention away from a broader back. A high profile can also help increase the size for those who choose more modest implant sizes in order to keep the natural appearance.

While many plastic surgeons perform breast augmentation, it is wise for a transgender woman to pick one who has specific experience with males. Not only are they sensitive to the issues and emotions involved with the operation, but they’ll have skills as well as a keen eye.

They can give you valuable advice and will be able to show you more photos of work that is relevant to your personal goals. Surgeons will also recommend that you undergo multiple procedures at once to cut down on recovery and aesthesia time, greatly reducing the risk that accompanies several surgeries over a period