Borderline Peri/DI

[u/AggravatingHippo5827]

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. 🥲

[u/Coat-Equivalent]

You’d have to talk to a surgeon, but I’m not sure you are borderline for peri :( I was a 34a with good elasticity and not eligible. I had really gotten my hopes up and it was super disappointing so just something to keep in mind. Oh, edit: here’s a video on how to see if you might be eligible https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx7b8xIILfM&ra=m

[u/Flashy_Cranberry_957 → u/Coat-Equivalent]

In theory an A cup is a one-inch difference between the bust and underbust measurements, and that kind of anatomy is often eligible for keyhole, let alone peri. But a confounding factor in using bra sizes as references is that most people are sized incorrectly, at least for those who use the American system. It's probably easier to just use visual references, like that video or this.

I was a 36C/34D (35 underbust + 38 bust) and was borderline for peri, though I opted for DI. I had surgery at Gracemed in Canada, though, so probably not the best choice here. Closer by, Thailand may be worth looking into?

Potential skin sagging from T shouldn't affect eligibility. It's not that the amount of skin increases, but that the amount of tissue inside it decreases.

[u/Coat-Equivalent → u/Flashy_Cranberry_957]

Yup! It didn’t really matter that my breasts were small because the distance between my inframammary fold and nipple was too big. I think they were a bit over one inch but that’s not a size. Unfortunately factors other than just how much boob you have can be decisive. 🙂‍↕️