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A member asked:
Do i have to go on testosterone before having a breast removal ftm transgender?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Testosterone can increase risk of certain health conditions - esp. Heart disease, stroke, diabetes & certain types of cancer. Thus some affirmed males are advised against taking it or choose not to take it. And though it may improve the esthetic outcome of gender-affirming chest surgery in some individuals, surgeons following wpath standards of care (wpath.Org) should not *require* it be taken.
Answered 5/14/2016
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No: It depends on the plastic surgeon you see. They often do want you to establish care with a mental healthcare provider specialized in transgender mental health. Find a good plastic surgeon that has experience with "top" surgery.
Answered 4/3/2016
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