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I am not sure what you are asking? I have never heard of someone getting cysts from a binder, so I would check that out. You mentioned keyhole. The most internationally known/respected keyhole/peri areola surgeon is Beverly Fischer in Timonium, MD (close to Baltimore). Unfortunately, she no longer takes insurance. Her double incision is $9,500. I don't know what her keyhole/peri is, but it would be a bit more than the DI. She is also an amazing person. Has been doing top surgery since the 1990's. Many guys think they can get keyhole who really can't. If there is any droop to your breast, you should plan on it not being a suggested procedure. Also, I didn't know you were on testosterone. I didn't see it posted anywhere. Can I ask when you started? Congratulations. I would suggest before you get super excited about a top surgeon that if you have trans health insurance that you call your insurance company first to see who is in-network. Hopefully, they won't have ANY providers and then you will have your pick of the litter (as long as your preferred surgeon is willing to work with your insurance).
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I am wondering if anyone knows much about Dr. Melissa Johnson? I would rather go to Dr. Garramone but would have to arrange time away from home if I choose him. Johnson is a short car ride away.
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I assume you know you would only have to stay for 7 days in FL if you went to Garramone, right?
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I don't know if you have read my extensive ramblings to cathexis, but one thing I listed was this site: http://www.topsurgery.net/ It will give you a solid foundation when starting the process of looking into top surgery. I forget to tell you that when you contact your insurance company for providers, you need to ask them to send you information on what is required for them to pay for your surgery. Look on your insurance website for trans health coverage which will also have the information. Without a doubt both your insurance company and the surgeon will require at least one "letter" from a gender therapist saying that this surgery is medically necessary. Make sure that when you see said therapist that you give them a copy of what your insurance company wants in a letter and what the surgeon you have chosen wants in a letter. This way the therapist will make sure to have all of the information needed for both parties. Otherwise, you will find yourself returning for another letter. If you don't have a gender therapist you can look for a gender therapist who will meet with you for an evaluation and write a letter for you. Usually this is out of pocket, rather than using insurance. Make sure you also find out the therapist credentials required for the insurance company and surgeon. Let me know if I can help in any other way.
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i think top surgery is amazing..i am just not sure about the hormone therapy..dated a few guys in transition and ftm..nice guys but seemed unhappy..had a lot of fun with mtf, we sync..a lit experience
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![]() Typically, you see improvement in mood when someone begins hormone therapy. Their mood levels out since they are finally getting the hormone their body has been missing. That is why the 42% suicide attempt rate of trans people begins to decline when they begin medical transition. ![]()
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btw the top surgery i saw about 20 years ago was top notch, beautiful work, very little scarring. This was in the PNW.
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Hey all,
Back in January I had to get a mammogram prior to top surgery simple right. My schedule was like this start T appx Jan 15 Get top surgery April Get lower removal surgery April Well I went and got a mammogram , two days later they call I need a more detailed one....ok cool prolly a cyst. Well long story short it wasn’t a cyst So schedule had to be adjusted: Lumpectomy, so I did that and in one day I had appt to return visit surgeon and endocrinologist..... Endocrin refuses to start the T said see your surgeon... long story short cancer.... sooo now it’s other breast testing, radiation, genetic testing, Well of which needed to be done b4 top surgery and a vacation to Italy in March. So had all the basics and then was faced with a decision full bilateral mastectomy..... or take tamoxifen for 3 years and no T Genetic testing came back verified what I already knew Two weeks ago I had a bilateral mastectomy and a complete hysterectomy and three lymph nodes removed in arm pit area at same time. All pathology reports are in and all is clear no cancer no possibility of “female cancer since everything is gone”. Every 6 months I will get a ct scan. Tomorrow I start T Now this is not what I planned.... but it is all working out.... in about 6 months the plastic surgeon will do top surgery and contour and I will get tattooed on nipples for the look. Right now hi am getting accustomed from going from a DDD to nothing but a swollen strip with stitches from armpit to armpit... So I pass sort of.... next week I start speech therapy to teach me how to maintain my voice in the lower octave range as well as fine tune male word inflection. So as the T takes hold and the facial hair and voice goes even lower than it is already... I’m prepared sort of I’m 65 and doing this and tomorrow my adult kids and the grands are throwing me a Happy T Day. Party Why am I scared and doubting myself after all this ?
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Sorry about the cancer. ![]() Good luck with your top surgery. I know a guy that had to get mastectomy due to genetic testing. The surgeon was supposed to make his chest more male looking, but he did not. It was a horrible situation, and clear transphobia. He is going to go to a top surgeon now that he has trans health care. Is your insurance paying for voice therapy? That is very unusual. Make sure you use a medical tattoo artist for your areola/nipples It isn't unusual for someone to doubt themselves before going on T. However, you have been through a hell of a lot. I know that you decided to go on T prior to all this stuff hapenning. However, it certainly wouldn't be a bad thing to give yourself a breather before you get started on T. Just a thought.
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Thanks for the info Dapper, I will check out transbucket. Unfortunately, a week away from the store and farm would take tremendous planning.
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If time away from the store is a concern, I would say go to Johnson. As an outsider. Hope it's ok I posted in this thread. |
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I have always thought that Johnson had done quality work, but years ago she used different incision lines, instead of cutting under the pec muscles, which is the standard with the double incision method. Since we just simply cannot get away from scaring, the scars were more noticeable for those who have the ability/choose to, build up their pecs that can hide the scars somewhat. I know you have been thinking about this for a long time/planning this. Good luck to you.
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Too bad life doesn't work like that. Wish I could choose binder vs surgery; instead, I've basically got renal failure vs relief from gender dysphoria OR Heart problems vs feeling better about my body If you're younger, I'd look really close at surgery as an option. Turning back the clock is not an option later. Instead, many must put Justice's blindfold on and weigh the best you can |
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