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Does anyone know if folding breast tissue over itself will cause issues for top surgery? Using the picture as an example. I know there is the rash aspect, but will it also cause damage tissue or it is just kinda uncomfortable?
9 upvotes, 5 comments. Sidechat image post by Anonymous in Trans Talk. "Does anyone know if folding breast tissue over itself will cause issues for top surgery? Using the picture as an example. I know there is the rash aspect, but will it also cause damage tissue or it is just kinda uncomfortable?"
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Anonymous 5w

This is another example. I’m larger chested so it already folds on itself slightly, but if it’s like a larger fold, will that be an issue?

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Anonymous 5w

i can’t imagine doing that for a long time would be very beneficial. only surgeons could tell you if it would cause issues, and it probably depends on duration and how tight you’re taping. as someone who has some experience in healthcare, i probably wouldn’t be doing something like that often or for too long. it seems to me that it could potentially lead to blood flow issues

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Anonymous 5w

Binding for long periods of time or very harshly can impact the skin’s elasticity a little bit, so that may have *some* impact on the cosmetic results, but shouldn’t impact your actual procedure or the efficacy. Of course, practise safe binding until you can get the care you need and deserve and try different materials and methods if one isn’t working or is painful/too constrictive!

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Anonymous 5w

yes, will definitely stretch the skin and impact top surgery results (if thats ur plan). ive seen a lot of guys whose chests have a lot of loose skin in the center post surgery from long term taping

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 5w

The cosmetic effects can appear as slight pectoral deformation (which can be alleviated with exercise and muscle building, or possibly with revision), but generally speaking, it won’t really do anything for surgery.

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