{"id":6732,"date":"2018-03-23T18:41:21","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T18:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natureday.com\/?p=6732"},"modified":"2018-03-27T19:41:20","modified_gmt":"2018-03-27T19:41:20","slug":"male-breast-implants-mtf-breast-augmentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/natureday.com\/male-breast-implants-mtf-breast-augmentation\/","title":{"rendered":"About Male Breast Implants\/ MTF Breast Augmentation"},"content":{"rendered":"
Male breast implants are popular among those making the MTF transition. If you are a transgender or transsexual woman and ready to take another step toward a more feminine appearance, you may be considering MTF breast augmentation surgery. Let\u2019s take a look at the choices you would need to make, the things you need to take into consideration, as well as any other alternatives that may exist for you. Ready?<\/p>\n
When making the transition from male to female, one step of the process may be breast augmentation if you desire a more feminine appearance. There are many choices to be made during this progression as well as some things to take into consideration before undergoing the male breast implants surgery. Whether breast augmentation is the first step or last in your transition, as it can be performed at any time, once you find the right MTF surgeon you will want to discuss all of the following with them before going under the knife.<\/p>\n
The first choice your MTF surgeon will likely ask you to make is whether you want saline or silicone implants. There are pros and cons to each. Both have a silicone shell and can come in different profiles depending on the shape you\u2019d like post-surgery. A moderate profile will give you a more natural appearance, a high profile will give you something that is more pronounced, and a moderate plus profile is something in between the two.<\/p>\n
When it comes to choosing between saline and silicone, it comes down to appearance as well as feel. If you\u2019d like a firmer feel to your new breasts, you may want to choose silicone versus saline which will have a softer, more natural feel. Silicone will have a more pronounced look and saline will look more natural. Saline implants will also cost less and require a smaller incision, so that is something to take into consideration as well.<\/p>\n
It has been found that those who have undergone the MTF breast augmentation surgery<\/a> are more satisfied with the final result, more specifically with the appearance, when the\u00a0male breast implants are placed under the pectoral muscle. However, when the implant is placed under the muscle patients can lose up to 20% of their strength in the arms. This is true even if the implant is only placed under the pectoral muscle partially, which is also an option. If you are worried about muscle strength, it may be best to have the implants placed over the pectoral muscle<\/a> instead of under. If you are more worried about appearance, then under the muscle may be better. However, breast enhancement through other means may altogether be better so that you don\u2019t have to worry about either of these options.<\/p>\n The recovery process when dealing with a MTF breast augmentation surgery is extensive. Most doctors will recommend bed rest for at least a few days post-surgery. Then you will most likely not be able to drive for at least a week. You may be asked to wear certain special bandages, such as a surgical bra, for up to two weeks, and then other special bandages for up to a month afterward. Dressings will have to be changed regularly either by you, or if you are uncomfortable with it, you may have to go into the surgeon\u2019s office to have them changed by a nurse.<\/p>\n Your physical movements will also be limited. Lifting heavy objects or lifting your arms over your head will not be permitted for at least the first few weeks. Strenuous exercise should be limited for up to two months. If you work a less strenuous job, like a desk job, you can usually return to work after a week. However, if you work a more physically active job, it may be a few weeks before you can get back to your job. You may not even see the permanent results of your surgery for up to three months.<\/p>\nThe Recovery Process<\/h2>\n
Potential Complications from Implant Surgery<\/h2>\n