Breasts have always been a symbol of femininity. Women naturally have larger breasts than men due to the high amount of estrogen in their bodies. Bigger breasts can boost your self-confidence and bring you one step closer to your true identity. It is therefore not surprising that breast enlargement can be an important part of the feminization of the body and the transition from male to female (MtF).
Breast enlargement can be an important step in the transition from man to woman. It can make you feel more feminine and attractive. Many women choose to undergo breast enlargement because it makes them feel more at home in their own body.
Differences between the breasts of a trans woman and a genetic woman:
The above differences are actually quite small, and you don’t have to worry too much about them. Our surgeons have many years of experience in Body Feminization Surgery for transgender women. They understand exactly what your body needs. For example, you don’t have to worry that your skin won’t be able to stretch enough for the placement of the desired implants. Even if your skin is too tight to insert the implants as desired, we have a number of solutions to help you:
In reality, there is not much difference between breast augmentation for a trans woman and a genetic woman, mainly because a genetic man's breast tissue is not much different from that of a woman. One of the main differences is that genetic women have more fatty tissue in their breasts than transgender women. But if you undergo female hormone therapy, this fatty tissue can build up quite well. On average, transgender women can achieve an A-cup this way. We use our expertise to guide you through this entire process. Although the differences between surgery for a trans woman and a genetic woman are quite small, we recommend that you choose a surgeon who specializes in surgery for transgender women. Personal advice and professional support are central.
For young transgender women it is usually easier to create extra fatty tissue in the breasts with the help of female hormone therapy. Some people can generally develop an A cup this way. But unfortunately HRT does not work the same way for everyone. Especially for transgender women over the age of 35, it is more difficult to develop breasts without surgical intervention. In such cases, MtF breast enlargement with implants is a better solution. You are more or less free to choose which implants you want. But we also take into account the amount of breast tissue and skin you have, the size of your chest and the extent to which your breasts sag.
An implant can be placed in front of or behind the pectoral muscle. When choosing the placement of the implant, we take into account your figure and the amount of fat, breast and breast gland tissue. After your first consultation with the doctor, it will become clear what the best option is for you.
Another way to perform a MtF breast augmentation is by transplanting your own fat tissue. You first undergo liposuction, where fat is removed from other parts of your body, such as the abdomen, hips or thighs. The fat cells are then injected into your breasts. This method leaves no scars. However, liposculpture is not suitable for all trans women. That is why it is best to make an appointment with one of our doctors to find out what options you have.
The cost of the operation depends on a number of factors. After the first consultation, the doctor can give you an indication of the cost of your breast enlargement. Do you live abroad and is it difficult to come to a first consultation in Antwerp? Then you can book an online consultation!