
A 'boob job', this type of procedure is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for Transgender women in Manchester and throughout the UK.
When a Transgender woman opts for breast enlargement surgery, their main aim is usually to give themselves breasts that match that of a CIS woman, the aim is to improve your self confidence and overall looks.
This is achieved with enlarging the breasts, which gives breasts a fuller feel and can positively impact the mind and body.
Why Choose This Procedure?
Enlarging the breasts will add volume, making them look more round and larger.
Trangender women who are unhappy with their breasts development from cross sex hormones, whether because they are still flat, or have recently experienced change such as weight-loss, this procedure will give you the breasts you should have been born with, the procedure is identical as for a CIS woman.
You will need to have professional advice prior to surgery, where you will discuss the different procedures and different types of implants and techniques available a professional consultants is able to advise on.
Although breast enlargement is a way for many transgender women to help their self esteem and boost their self confidence, however it is a decision that should not be taken lightly.
If you are considering implants, then it is important to research on-line and speak with a surgeon, who can provide you with professional advice on your needs, realistic goals and procedure options that are available for you and your body.
Discuss Your Needs With A Consultant
Many of the points to take in to consideration when looking for breast surgery include:
- Do you want silicone or saline implants?
- Do you want teardrop or round implants?
- What size implant do you have in mind?
- Will the implant be placed behind the chest wall muscle, or behind the breast tissue?
These are all important points that can be discussed with your cosmetic surgeon.
Your surgeon will also explain the advantages and risks of each of your choices and how it can affect your body Certain factors can determine what procedure you should opt for, such as body-shape, build and weight.
About The Procedure
Breast enlargement procedures are performed under general anaesthetic.
The procedure normally takes around 90 minutes to complete and your surgeon, depending on your procedure, may perform one of three incisions.
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1. Under the breast
- 2. Around the nipple
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3. Near the arm-pit
Incision size depends on where about your chosen implant is being placed.
Once placed, the incision is stitched and the breasts are supported with a dressing and support bra.
If your surgeon recommends that the breasts will need draining of blood and fluids post surgery, small tubes are left inside the breasts for a couple of days. This is common and does not indicate surgery problems.
Recovery
After undergoing breast enlargement surgery, it is normal for a person to feel some discomfort. This can also include swelling, bruising and hardness of the breasts.
For transgender women that feel side effects, painkillers are advised to curb and control pain. It is normal to experience discomfort for up to a few weeks post surgery.
Stitches in the breasts are removed after 7-14 days and scars will continue to fade for the 12 months that follow.
Complications
As with all surgical procedures, there are some risks and complications that can occur.
With breast enlargement, there are a number of specific risks and side effects that you should be aware of before having breast surgery, including:
Infection
Infections are very rare in breast enlargement surgery, however, women can get an infection, which sometimes requires the implant to be removed and inserted at a later date.
Infections are very rare in breast enlargement surgery, however, women can get an infection, which sometimes requires the implant to be removed and inserted at a later date.
Nerve Damage
Although loss of sensation around the nipple can occur on a temporary basis post surgery, there is a chance that some numbness can be permanent.
Although loss of sensation around the nipple can occur on a temporary basis post surgery, there is a chance that some numbness can be permanent.
Rupture
An implant can rupture or leak because of injury - such as a blow to the breast, age or capsular contracture.
An implant can rupture or leak because of injury - such as a blow to the breast, age or capsular contracture.
Capsular contracture
Internal scar tissue can form a capsule around the implant, which contracts it and causes it to change shape or feel hard. Although one of the more common complications, the chances of it happening are approximately 5%. In most cases, people will notice this complication within the first 24 months of surgery.
Internal scar tissue can form a capsule around the implant, which contracts it and causes it to change shape or feel hard. Although one of the more common complications, the chances of it happening are approximately 5%. In most cases, people will notice this complication within the first 24 months of surgery.
Displacement
Implants can sometimes displace inside the breast. Although moving implants is rare, if the displacement is large it will need to be corrected with surgery.
Implants can sometimes displace inside the breast. Although moving implants is rare, if the displacement is large it will need to be corrected with surgery.
Necrosis
When cells or tissue die or fail to receive sufficient blood supply, it is known as necrosis. This can happen during the healing process and will require surgery to fix it.
When cells or tissue die or fail to receive sufficient blood supply, it is known as necrosis. This can happen during the healing process and will require surgery to fix it.
Galactorrhoea
The spontaneous production of breast milk can happen after breast surgery. This complication is very rare but if it occurs can go away on its own. However, there has been cases where implant removal is required.
The spontaneous production of breast milk can happen after breast surgery. This complication is very rare but if it occurs can go away on its own. However, there has been cases where implant removal is required.
Haematoma
Sometimes a pool of clotted blood can collect in a cavity within the body, known as haematoma.
Sometimes a pool of clotted blood can collect in a cavity within the body, known as haematoma.
Seroma
Seroma is fluid that can develop in a cavity after surgery made up of blood plasma, which requires drainage.
Seroma is fluid that can develop in a cavity after surgery made up of blood plasma, which requires drainage.