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[–]firebird 20 insightful - 2 fun20 insightful - 1 fun21 insightful - 2 fun -  (5 children)

I've read about the consequences of getting your breasts removed. Doesn't sound at all like celebrating to me.

[–]carvedapple 7 insightful - 2 fun7 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

Do you remember where you read that? I'd love some trustworthy sources to share with those who say "who cares and it's reversable anyway (implants), at least you can't get breast cancer"

[–]materialrealityplz 12 insightful - 2 fun12 insightful - 1 fun13 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Their idea of 'reversible' is a bit fucked up. lmao. Implants are not like your natural boobs at all... besides, there are some implants that cause cancer, on that note.

[–][deleted] 6 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

And you have to replace implants every ~8-10 years. It's not a "one and done" situation.

[–]luckystar 10 insightful - 1 fun10 insightful - 0 fun11 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

For general stuff you can find it on any page discussing mastectomies for breast cancer https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mastectomy/about/pac-20394670

I've heard of transmen losing nipples and/or losing sensation too.

Also, obviously implants cannot breastfeed an infant, nor can they restore sensation for the woman. They create the appearance of breasts, that's it.

[–]firebird 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Aside from what the other commenters have already said, I also recommend reading the personal experiences of female detransitioners on this topic. They tend to know others in the same boat, which allows them to give some insight in what appear to be common 'side effects' of their transition/detransition. This is especially important considering the glaring lack of research when it comes to these things.

They have their own communities, and there are a bunch on Twitter (they tend to use lizard emoticons in their username).

The 'reversible' comment is horrible though. These women can have scars and nerve damage for the rest of their lives.