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Cross-dressing is a form of gender expression that involves wearing clothing and accessories typically associated with the opposite sex—for example, a man who enjoys dressing in women’s clothing.
Transsexuality, on the other hand, involves identifying as the opposite sex and often includes a desire to transition physically. For instance, some trans women (individuals assigned male at birth who identify as female) undergo hormone therapy, breast augmentation, and sex reassignment surgery. These individuals often adopt a feminine identity in most areas of life, though they may not have female reproductive organs such as a uterus or ovaries, and thus do not experience menstruation or PMS.
While researching these topics, I came across an unusual trend that seems to fall somewhere between crossdressing and transsexuality: men who are choosing to get breast implants.
What struck me was the contrast—at a time when many women are opting to have their breast implants removed due to a growing “return to natural” movement and concerns over silicone-related health issues, some men are now choosing to get them.
There appear to be two main motivations behind this trend. The first is aesthetic: some men want a more muscular, defined chest and turn to pectoral implants to achieve that “gym body” look.
The second is more unconventional: men who simply want to have breasts—shaped like women’s breasts—not necessarily because they identify as female or want to transition. Many of these men don’t take hormones, don’t want to alter other masculine traits, and don’t intend to change their gender identity. They may identify as crossdressers, non-binary, or simply as men who enjoy having breasts. And yes, some of them are opting for breast implants.
Traditionally, many crossdressers and gender non-conforming individuals use breast forms or breastplates to simulate breasts. But these can be uncomfortable, feel artificial, and are easily removed. Some individuals grow tired of this and decide to undergo surgery to have their own breasts—real and permanent.
Of course, that permanence is a double-edged sword. Breast forms can be taken off at any time, while implants require surgery to remove—something many women who regret getting implants can attest to. For men, this permanence can create challenges in social and family settings, especially when presenting in a more traditionally masculine way.
There's also the social reality: women are generally not attracted to men with breasts, and society doesn’t typically respond positively to this appearance. Some try to conceal them with loose clothing or other means.
With implants comes another necessity: a bra. Though some of these men already wore bras for comfort, style, or size testing before surgery, they’ll now need to wear one regularly to support their new breasts—especially if the implants are larger. For many, there’s joy in finally filling out a bra with something that’s truly part of them, rather than using external padding.
There are also practical concerns: implants add weight, which can lead to back pain or posture issues, much like with women. Plus, the freedom some men take for granted—like going shirtless in public—is often lost. Society may no longer view a man with breasts as someone who can casually go without a shirt.
Another barrier is that not all clinics are open to performing this type of surgery on men, as it remains relatively uncommon and may be seen as controversial.
As for me, I don’t think I’d go down that path. I’m not in the best shape, and I already have some chest fat that can be nicely shaped with a good underwire bra. It’s cheaper, more comfortable, and far less invasive than surgery. I guess I’m leaning into the “natural” trend myself.
That said, for those who genuinely desire to have their own breasts without the hassle of external forms, implants might be a satisfying and affirming choice.
- What do you think of this trend?
- Would you consider getting breast implants?
- How would you feel about having "real" breasts?
Sincerely,
Marie
@marieclaire2 Is this really a trend?
I ask because this is the first time I’ve heard of it. Either I’m very behind on the social scene, or we’re making much ado about a few statistical outliers.
Would I have them, be they homegrown or aftermarket parts? Only if I actually chose to transition. It’s not just societal stigma driving that choice. For me, choosing to have breasts implies commitment to that journey & its representation. Crossing the Rubicon, if you like. Okay, I’m all in, time to get that fitting..
I hadn't heard of it either. But if you think about it, only a minority of men practice crossdressing, so maybe the "minority of the minority" has adopted breast implants. Even if only very few men are adopting this, I think it's an interesting thing to note. I agree with you: a "definitive" solution like this could be a very... "advanced" step.
@marieclaire2 There are men who want breasts websites! A lot of men who want them. I wanted real breasts and got them! I have been on HRT for just over a year now and I am almost a 40C cup and have a few years to grow them.
I always hated fake breasts on me and I refuse to get them in me! If I do anything it will be Fat Distribution. That can add up to about one cup and they will still be mine! Since i'm out, my family and friends see them now and I don't care what they think about them! I'm too old to care what they think and young enough to live my life as I see fit!
If you want them go get them!
Hi Brenda, what websites are you talking about? Definitely very interested...
@marieclaire2 In 2022, there were approximately 42,640 male breast augmentation procedures performed worldwide, representing about 2% of all breast implant procedures, according to a blog post on torontoplasticsurgeon.com.
@marieclaire2 - well, it's the first I've heard of this as any kind of trend. I suspect it hasn't gathered momentum to the point of reaching a critical mass. However, yes, some very feminine looking guys get breast implants to enhance their looks and can look terrifically feminine and attractive. Their call really. Not for me though. I work out a little to keep my pecs taught and weight down, I'm not keen on the man-boob look with accompanying pregnant paunch.
@marieclaire2 I didn't re-read all messages, but I didn't remember two breast enhancement methods mentioned.
One requires fat cell transference. Your own fat cells get moved to your breasts. This is bound to be safer than implants, so long as they get the shape right.
The other method is the use of suction. The original BRAVA bra is not made anymore and you may be able to find a used one with all of the right parts. It was superceded by EVEBRA, at a cost of $2,000.
According to a few reliable tests (NIH, for example), suction works.
@marieclaire2 I have heard of getting "pec" implants before but never breasts. As a trend I can't see it catching on for all the reasons you mention above & I can think of quite a few more as well. Having recently become the owner of my own pair of natural boobs thanks to my noogleberry experiment I can confirm that, while I absolutely love them, they do present certain social issues when boymoding. They certainly send out mixed signals when wearing fitted tops & there have been quite a few double takes while I have been out & about. For a while I could pass them off as moobs but not any more, they are far too prominent for that now but this is my time & what others think is their problem.
Would I get implants? No way Jose. Too expensive, too invasive & most people don't realise that they need changing every 10 yrs or so which is still more expense.
For the casual CD forms are the way to go & they were for me for a while but going "real" does make you face up to a reality that may be too much for some. Now I have them there is no going back & I quite like that in a dangerously exciting sort of way.
@marieclaire2 I am a Male that live male with Breast implants. A year and a half ago I got 609cc under the muscle saline implants. Never been happier
While I would like to have breasts the reality is I live 99% of my life as a male. My family would never accept me with breasts and the mild gynecomastia I suffer from makes me reluctant to take my shirt off. Silicone forms are ok when I want to play dress up.
I understand Kerri you are not alone .. we are kindred spirits and share “when we want to express our feminine persona”
Hey Marie,
A very good topic. Many males love breasts and would enjoy their own. The enhancement surgery does happen especially in the adult entertainment world. Surgeons want to make money and will perform the surgery. The implants saline rather than silicone.
A few months ago another member shared an article about a gambler who accepted a bet to get implants if he lost. He lost and had the surgery. He enjoyed his breasts so much that after the agreed upon duration he decided to keep them.
Alice
I remember seeing his interview one day on television
In my next life I'll have breast but for the rest of this one I need to stay as I am.
Having my own breasts is something I've thought about many times throughout my life. Unfortunately due to family and society in general, along with the expense, it's not something that will happen. Like some others I have a mild form of gynecomastia which gives me A/B size breasts. While they aren't that big they do fill out most of my bras which is nice.
XOXO
Suzanne
I have given this a lot of thought and if circumstances were different I would have pursued the possibilities. As a teen I felt short changed not having breasts.
Now at this stage of life silicone breast will suffice.
You struck a basic chord of human nature. We want it all. For we who walk in 2 worlds, it’s natural to wish to have our own bit of femininity, breasts. But we are very reluctant to surrender our manhood in most cases. So few act on augmentation because of social pressure, be it work, family, or society in general. I am included in this group.
I am one of the few (?) in-betweeners who would certainly be considering implants if I wasn't limited by family. Well I would consider taking hormones also so in practise I am probably more TG than CD, but I have very little dysphoria and do not feel transitioning being important enough for me to end my marriage. However I have walked down another path with some success.
Hoping to gain at least some definition of my bust line I started experimenting with suction devices, first trying different types of funnels, which I quickly filled out, until I found a 5" glass cylinder with smooth rim and a bottom hose connector for drainage. Connecting it to a small vacuum pump I could expand my breasts to some serious proportions but soon realised I had to be careful not to cause excessive bruising and even stretch marks. Returning to normal pressure most of the swelling would iämediately reduce and the rest would be gone in a few hours. But after a number of repetitions a tiny change could be seen. Several years of slow but determined work later I now have a pair of small but decidely feminine B-cups, drop shaped with a slight overhang at the bottom and nipples facing forward. For my tiny frame of 31 inches the size is really flattering as such but using a self-adhesive so-called Nu-bra or Freebra to pull up and in loose skin from the bottom and the sides and then wear a padded pushup bra upon that I can display a very natural C-cup cleavage in any low-cut neckline. In a few days I will have another surgery affecting the closeby area, that I think will stop me from going sny further, but I feel happy with what I have and perhaps it is best for all involved to stop here.
I've always said since I came out and started living full-time en femme, that surgery and/or hormones might be in my future. My (admittedly limited) research thus far shows that in the UK at least, it has to be 'and' rather than 'or'. Breast augmentation is generally not available here, without hormonal transition already being well underway, since that shows you are obviously in the right place psychologically to be able to handle the changes to your body. The physical results of augmentation are also better if there is more there to work with in the first place. As to the question of 'would I?', the jury's still out.
Hi girls, I am an intersex female and transitioned three years ago to living as the woman I was literally born as. I found out I am intersex two years ago, and the Doctor says she is pretty sure, based on comments in my medical records, that I have internal testes or ovaries. The DNA test results in my records reveal that my chromosomes are XXY and my hormones are high in estrogen. My body never responded strongly to male puberty but went the feminine direction, so I have wide hips and thighs, a big but cute butt, a/b cup boobs, no Adam's apple, a higher voice and I inherited my mom's feminine hands and facial features. Bottom line, I don't really need HRT which is good because I'm not allowed due to previous heart surgery. But!!! I would absolutely love having my own proportionately sized breasts and have already done research on what my options are. They are actually covered by medical insurance here where I live in British Columbia, Canada.
Oh my, how tempting the thoughts are, or should I say "tittelating" LOL
Hugs girls,
Ms. Lauren M 
Wonderful and thoughtful article! As a small child, I remember seeing pictures of topless women in magazines and wanting to look like that. Summers at the public pool wishing that I looked like the girls. At home I tried tennis balls under my T-shirt for breasts then water balloons. But I came to live the life that others expected of me. Now my journey is a slow work in progress. I have taken some much researched herbal supplements and have small breasts. I am not ready to take any giant steps right now. Surgical implants would not be my first choice, natural growth would be. Parts of the article make it sound like some men are getting implants to blur the gender lines. My choice is pure femininity.
For someone not planning to appear full time (or at least a large majority of the time) as female, my initial reaction would be that it is weird. I would have to understand their rationale for getting implants if they were still going to appear as male.
For me, I would not consider it. Breast forms for me are perfectly fine.
For most of us, breast forms are one way of temporarily modifying our shape. Maybe our go-to way.
But don't forget that there is another rarely discussed method - taping. I am slowly learning how. It is very effective and very convincing with low-cut tops. It's not easy, though, so it is taking me a while to get it right.
@harriette I can use my hands and cup my breasts to create cleavage. But when I try to tape it where my hands are, the flesh just sags back over the tape. I need to learn how to make a push-up bra from tape to keep its shape.
I did try another method once and it seemed to be successful. I used a darker-than-normal shade of makeup to draw a shadow to create the illusion of breasts.
Exactly. You understand it as I do. What I have seen demonstrated pushed the moobs together which creates the cleavage, but they also need lift. I am working on that. The last attempt ripped my skin in two places. Ouch!
The make-up is another story. Don't get me started on that. What I have seen demonstrated may work from a distance in poor lighting, with practice.
Hi Marie,
I'm sorry, but I'm skeptical of this one. For a start, when you research it there's a fair bit of 'push' from , would you believe, plastic surgeons advertising on the internet.
Yes, (some) people like us dream of it, some even achieve it. I hated having moobs earlier in my life. If I'd have thought it possible, I might have even had surgery to minimise it. I realise now they weren't much more than little bits of saggy flesh , but psychologically ... (it's the opposite now, LOL). So just maybe males 'breast augmentation' statistics are populated by richer men who can afford and want a better defined male chest - not bosoms.
When it gets featured on daytime TV, I might take it more seriously.
emma x
Hi Bennet,
And welcome to CDH, I hope you enjoy being here.
I can't help but be curious. Is there a tale to tell there?
Emma x
