top surgery if no formal transition?
hi yall, i'm considering getting top surgery, but i'm not out to most people and don't take HRT, legal or otherwise. i generally look feminine, and i don't care for the masculinising effects of T, i just want a flat chest. i've tried binders before but they don't work well on my chest for some reason?? and i'm somewhat sensitive to adhesives in KT tape. so just looking for some advice here:
- if i go local, will i need a referral from an existing endo/psych that specialises in trans stuff? if so, will they likely try to put me on HRT first? if not, are there any drs i can reach out to directly to ask about this?
- if i look for international providers, what advice would you give and which surgeons would yall say are generally well-rated for this field?
- will i have an easier time if i look for a surgeon that does double masectomy rather than top surgery in particular?
- what should i keep in mind while looking for and contacting/discussing with doctors?
at present, i'm in uni and live with... very traditional... parents. it's going to be a long while before i can move out and save up the money for this, but i'd just like to hear from yall before i get properly started. thanks in advance!