Binding with implants?

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Theo89
Theo89 Member Posts: 8
edited January 2020 in LGBTQA+ With Breast Cancer

Hey y'all, I'm an afab non-binary demiboy who got immediate reconstruction and silicone implants after my stage 2 BC bi-lateral mastectomy in 2016. I'm now MBC with multiple mets since this June.

I've only been out as non-binary since this past December and present masculine. I am teetering on whether I'm FtM but that's beside the question. Are they any other masculine people who bind while having implants? I don't want to have them reduced or taken out because of the trauma I went through to get them and I got the safe OK to bind from my plastic surgeon, but I want to know if there are others who've done it to. My binder hasn't arrived yet, but I'm afraid it'll be too much pressure and cause chest problems because the silicone is not very giving.

I guess if I don't get any replies, I'll just have to give it a go and see!

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited September 2019

    Theo89, we welcome you warmly to our community, and hope there are some others who can help provide you with support nd advice. Please keep us posted!

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  • reflect
    reflect Member Posts: 576
    edited September 2019

    Hi Theo, I don't know the answer to your question but I am rooting for you. Did your PS understand the amount of compression the binder will provide? If yes, and you got the go-ahead, that sounds promising. Let us know how it goes.

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  • Theo89
    Theo89 Member Posts: 8
    edited September 2019

    Yes, he does, thank you. And I will be vigilant myself in making sure I am safe with the length of compression (I know no more than 8 hours of wear) and how my body is reacting to it.

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  • reflect
    reflect Member Posts: 576
    edited September 2019

    Good luck to you Theo. Cancer stinks, and you should live your life as you feel best, to the max. (Goes for all of us, eh?) And yes, monitoring your health and safety.

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  • exercise_guru
    exercise_guru Member Posts: 716
    edited September 2019

    I had to look this up. O have a few ideas. First my.implants do not have that much projection so if wore a spanks top that had compression my chest would be pretty flat. It would not bother my implants as I have actually worn a compression spanks top and put my bra on the outside to even look like I had breasts.

    Also there are probably different tops that minimize the breast appearance through simple wardrobe ideas.

    Now having said that it is likely that you could just swap your implants for a more masculine pec shape. M! An y women are having them taken out because of all the recalls so it's pretty common and you could do it in a way that would not make your chest concave.

    I have heard the recovery is pretty easy on the body so likely not what you are.imagining.

    Also you didn't ask but I would talk to my doctor about testosterone and whether supplementing with that would also help with the BC


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  • santabarbarian
    santabarbarian Member Posts: 3,085
    edited September 2019

    Or possibly hurt the BC, as some BCs are AR+ (like mine).

    Why did you fight to get implants if you were not comfortable with having breasts?

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  • Theo89
    Theo89 Member Posts: 8
    edited January 2020

    Thank you for your reply. I did not realize you had responded!

    I got a binder and it has been working great! I do not wish to have my implants taken out as I don’t think I want that permanent option. I also don’t want to go through and have them reduced because I’d like to leave that trauma behind me. As for your question, I cannot take testosterone due to personal issues.

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited January 2020

    Good luck Theo

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  • Theo89
    Theo89 Member Posts: 8
    edited January 2020

    My binder has been working great and I’ve been very happy with my decision. However, to answer your question...When I had stage 2 and opted for immediate reconstruction, I did not identify as non-binary or even demiboy (now transmasculine) at that time so I did not know that this would be an issue for me. I was very comfortable with my breasts, but my implants make me mourn my natural breasts. I do not hate my implants, I just like that my binder alters my appearance. It’s extremely complicated, but I’m fairly happy with myself now.

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  • reflect
    reflect Member Posts: 576
    edited January 2020

    Theo, so glad you have a good solution. Yes it's complicated, like many things in life! Good luck.

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