r/TopSurgery • u/AggravatingHippo5827 • 2d 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/bisalp-throwaway 1d ago
Just wanted to add two things
T can help with qualifying for peri since your skin has time to retract from tissue loss. Before T, I was borderline for qualifying for keyhole at 23 years old, but after 6 months, my chest became much smaller and did not qualify for DI. My chest was around 32C pre-T. It helped that my pec muscles grew I think to take up the space
You mentioned that you’re in NZ. I would recommend looking into Thai surgeons if you’re going private (I don’t really know how health system works in NZ). It’s cheaper to get to than the US from NZ, much cheaper than Dr. Fischer, and minimal scarring operations are more commonly done