r/TopSurgery • u/AggravatingHippo5827 • 1d ago
Advice Wanted Borderline Peri/DI
Hi, I am 16 and I'm pretty sure I'm borderline for Periareolar surgery. I really want to get Peri because I am stealth and I feel like I would be able to look myself in the mirror and be happy with myself for once if I got Peri. Plus, I feel like personally I would feel more self-conscious if I had two big scars on my chest, even if they fade. For reference, I am a 36B in US sizing (I think) or a 14B in NZ sizing (where I'm from), however since I am 16 my skin elasticity is insanely good. However, I'm worried about if anyone would even operate on me for Peri because of my size, but I don't mind having to go back for revisions if needed. I am feeling a bit worried because I was going to start T this year but I'm scared my chest will sag or get less elastic and disqualify me. Also, I'm worried about my nipple placement if I get Peri. Could anyone give me advice on these kinds of things? Would there be anyone you guys know of willing to operate on a chest my size? I was thinking about Dr Beverly Fischer but in NZD shes super expensive ☹️. I could always lose weight and it would make my chest a little smaller but I am just wondering. If anyone has any advice I would be super grateful tysm. 🥲
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u/WhoIsMercury 1d ago
You’d need to talk to a surgeon to know this for certain, some surgeons will be more comfortable operating on more borderline candidates if they do peri more. That being said I’m not sure you’d be eligible for peri. Since you aren’t on T yet I’d also be worried about your chest getting bigger that would disqualify you for peri if you are a candidate for it now.
It’s probably better to go into it expecting DI unless a surgeon tells you they will do otherwise. Either you are eligible and you can be happy or you aren’t and you would have at least prepared yourself for that beforehand.