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Can you get top surgery without HRT?
Masculinizing surgeries are typically deferred until adulthood. Hormone therapy isn’t required before top surgery for transgender men. In some, waiting for the chest muscle growth that occurs with testosterone therapy will provide the best surgical result.
How long do you need to be on testosterone before top surgery?
That said, surgeons often recommend waiting at least 6-12 months after the start of testosterone therapy before having masculinizing chest surgery, otherwise known as top surgery, in order to first allow the contours of the muscles and soft tissues of your chest wall to settle in to their new pattern.
Can you get top surgery before taking testosterone?
Someone can have chest reconstructive top surgery while on testosterone, before starting testosterone, or several years after starting testosterone. Most of the reasons to start or stop taking testosterone have to do with treatment of dysphoria or discomfort rather than any surgical implications.
Do you have to be on hormones to get breast implants?
Estrogen is not a mandatory requirement when it comes to MTF breast augmentation. While estrogen will help in the process, A good tip to keep in mind if you decide to undergo MTF breast augmentation without taking estrogen is to keep your breasts on the smaller side so that their size matches the size of your nipples.
How much do you have to weigh to get top surgery?
Surgery is safest when the BMI is between 24-36. I recommend that you have your surgery when your body is at the weight you plan on maintaining for the foreseeable future.
How do I know if I want top surgery?
The WPATH Standards of Care requirements for having Top Surgery are pretty straightforward:
- Persistent, well-documented gender dysphoria;
- Capacity to make a fully informed decision and to consent for treatment;
- Age of majority in a given country (if younger, follow the SOC for children and adolescents);
Do you need a note from a therapist to get top surgery?
They do not require a letter from a therapist or that you undergo therapy as a pre-requisite to Top Surgery. IMPORTANT NOTE: Insurance companies DO require support letters to cover Top Surgery, so if you are pursuing insurance coverage you will still need letters even if you go to a surgeon who uses informed consent.
Do I need a letter for top surgery?
FTM/N Top Surgery & Dr. This means that having a therapist and a therapist letter is not required to receive top surgery, unless you are 17 or younger. However, receiving insurance approval requires a letter from a mental health provider that meets WPATH standards.
How can I get money for top surgery?
Here are some fun and creative ways to help raise the money you need.
- Create and sell original art. Use your talents to get surgery sponsors.
- Throw a party!
- Get goofy.
- Itemize out what your surgery expenses are.
- Use significant numbers.
- Rent or sell stuff you don’t need.