Why isn't HRT softening my features?

Question

I have been on hormones for close to 3 1/2 years (still not full-time yet) and I really have not noticed any significant changes to my features (softening of skin, fat re-distribution etc...). I have discuss my concerns with my current Doctor but he is unwilling to change my HRT regiment. I did recently have my blood tests to see where my levels were at and everything at least with my levels were showing fine. My Testosterone levels are pretty much non-existent and my Estrogen levels were right where a CIS Woman would could be at but I am just not seeing the changes that I was hoping to. The only significant change I see is with my breast growth but honestly really all I look like now is a guy with boobs. I know that FFS will be necessary for me to continue on with my transition being on HRT this long I think would have a lot more of a significant impact on my features so what am I doing wrong or what else can I be doing?

Answer 1

People respond to hormones differently. Perhaps you're just one of the ones where they have little effect on facial fat distribution.



In my case, I didn't really see any effects either until several friends commented on it. I went back and looked at some old pictures, and there was a marked difference. It had just been so gradual that I never noticed it. Perhaps you're like this, too.



In my case, it took between one and two years, so I should think three and a half would be more than enough time for it to show.



Sorry, luv - wish I had better news.

Answer 2

ok



1 ) you state you hormone levels are that of a cis womyn right out your doctor can do nothing more - you cannot have an increase - that is where they need to be - this is what the tests are for. The doctor takes the tests so they can keep your levels there, so don't ask you doctor to be hurting you if they get too high you are going to end up with health problems



B ) with your before and after photos I can see the differences - we are our own worst critics - no the changes are not necessarily perfect yet but they are dramatic



iii ) you are talking about FFS , this will be dramatic

Answer 3

the hormones have done their job. no issues there. you may want to investigate ffs. start with your chin and hairline.



how do people react to you in public? do people gender you as male or female? or do they have a hard time deciding?



i didn't see much change in myself either. everybody else did, though. i had always looked decidedly girlish and didn't need ffs. people stopped asking me if i was a boy or a girl and just assumed i was a girl.

Answer 4

I see minor changes,but most MtF transgender people go for getting facial feminization surgery. Which is kinda expensive but it really helps a lot in feminizing the face.

Answer 5

Hrt varies for everyone, but it looks like it has done quite well with you. You might ask you dr to add progesterone to your hrt, you might find it a bit rough at first though.