Breast construction

Breast construction

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To help you understand the breast construction journey, we’ve broken it down into eight steps. They cover how to access, prepare for and recover from surgery.

Breast Construction
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Considering surgery

What are your options? When is the right time? How much will it cost? Start here if you’re deciding whether to have surgery.
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Understanding the procedure

This section covers the procedures, options and risks associated with breast construction surgery.
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Referral for surgery

In this section, you’ll learn about the process of accessing surgery. The first step is to meet with your primary care provider.
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Meeting with the surgeon

In this section, you’ll learn about how to prepare for and what to expect from your first meeting with the surgeon.
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Preparing for surgery

This section provides ideas on how to prepare your mind and body for surgery. It also lists a number of logistical considerations.
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Day of surgery

From being admitted to being discharged, this section outlines what to expect on the day of your surgery.
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Recovering from surgery

Recovering from surgery is tough, but knowing what to expect helps. This section covers healing, complications, and returning to activity.
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Life after surgery

This section touches on what you need to know about getting support, ongoing health care, surgical revisions and medical tattooing.

Community Voices

Read some unique perspectives, stories, and insights from trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit community members.
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I’m now in a place where I’m really happy with how my breast surgery turned out… but there was a time, especially early on, where I didn’t feel as good about my decision to have surgery. Healing wasn’t totally as I expected and it took a while before I saw the final results of my surgery. I’m so happy with my breasts now, but I wish I had known what the road could look like before walking down it.

—K, on the importance of understanding surgery and possible outcomes
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Having breasts that are a part of my body is such an affirming feeling for me. I don’t have to “take off” my breasts at the end of the day when I take off my bra. They are just there all the time, and that’s been such a deep and special feeling that’s come with this surgery for me.

—S, reflecting about her breast construction surgery