Male to Female Breast Enlargement
Typically, breast augmentations are performed on women, but there are circumstances under which men also benefit from the procedure. For example, male-to-female transsexuals, female impersonators, gender-benders and cross dressers elect to have the surgery to improve their appearance, presentation, and sense of identity.
Weigh Your Options Carefully & Discuss Them With Your Surgeon
Before you decide to have this surgery, you should think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon. There are lots of plastic surgery consultants who will suggest wearing a bra or a brasserie (or fake breasts) for some time before agreeing to perform a male-to-female breast enlargement.
If your expectations are reasonable, however, and if you're physically healthy, then you should be able to have this procedure. (We are able to put you in touch with the best, board-certified plastic surgeons in your area who offer both expertise and affordable rates.)
Breast Enlargement Surgery
Breast enlargement surgery is designed to enhance the size and shape of a person's breast tissue. The increase in breast size results from the implementation of breast implants into the patient's body.
Breast implants are made up of a silicone shell that is comprised with some filler material. Typically the filler material is composed of saline, although silicone gel is sometimes used. The patient has the option of choosing a smooth or slightly textured surface for the outer silicone shell.
Male Breast Augmentation - The surgical procedure
Surprisingly, there are few significant physiological differences between male and female breast tissue other than volume. The surgery is identical with either gender. Through inserting an implant behind each breast, surgeons are able to enlarge a man's bust line by a cup size.
Since most men usually have less skin in that area, it is suggested that they start with the smaller implant in order for the body to get used to the new shape.
During the surgery breast augmentation is done under general anesthetic by inserting saline implants under the breast area.
There are choices for placement of the implant and of the incision, and in discussion with the doctor you should be given an option that suits you best. The method of inserting and positioning your implant depends on your anatomy as well as on your surgeon's recommendation.
The incision can be made either in the crease where the breast meets the chest, or in the armpit to minimize scarring. Once the surgeons works through the incision, your breast tissue will be lifted to create a pocket, either directly behind the breast tissue or underneath your pectoral muscle. Most breast implants are simply a shell filled with either silicone gel or a salt-water solution known as saline; there are also alternative fillings such as soy solution.
Male vs Female Breast Implant Surgery
Surprisingly, there are few significant physiological differences between male and female breast tissue other than volume. The surgery is identical with either gender. Through inserting an implant behind each breast, surgeons are able to enlarge a man's bust line by a cup size.
In most cases, the male-to-female breast enlargement surgery takes one to two hours to complete. Once the implants are inserted, stitches are used to close the incisions, which may also be taped for greater support. Finally, a gauze bandage will be applied, and prescription pain medication administered along with recovery instructions.
Recovery From Male Breast Enlargement
During the recovery phase it is best to invest in a good bra that will further support your breasts and help to ease any discomfort.
The surgeon will give you recovery instructions and prescription pain medication.
The time it takes to fully recover varies according to where the implants were placed and your past experience with recovering from surgeries. If implants are placed under the muscle, recovery time to all routine activities can be around 7-10 days and you can return to active exercise in about a month.
The recovery time is quicker if the breast implants are placed above the muscle.
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