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Masculinizing Chest Surgery (Top Surgery): Surgical Options
- Remove skin, as well as glandular and fatty tissue, and adjust the shape of the chest.
- Reduce the size of the dark area around the nipple (areola) to a size that is more typical for people assigned as male at birth.
Deciding to Have Surgery
- Which surgery options are available and recommended for you.
- Timing of surgery.
- How long it will take you to recover. Most people will be away from work for about 2 to 4 weeks.
- Goals and expectations about your surgical outcome and how your chest will look and feel.
Reasons people have top surgery
- Increase physical and emotional comfort.
- Reduce distress related to the body.
- Feel more affirmed in their gender.
- Feel a greater sense of ease and safety in public spaces.
- Increase sexual function or fulfillment.
Physical and Mental Health
- Obesity (BMI greater than 30)
- Nicotine use, including cigarette smoking, nicotine patches, and e-cigarettes (vaping)
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
Together, you and your surgeon will determine the best surgical approach for you based on your
- Medical history and overall health
- Age
- Body type
- Surgical goals
Types of Top Surgery
Periareolar (keyhole) surgery
Periareolar (keyhole) surgery is an option if you have a small to moderate chest size (A to small B cup). We will
- Make an incision under the areola, leaving the nipple attached to a small section of tissue.
- Remove the skin, and glandular and fatty tissue with liposuction or excision.
- Trim the dark area around the nipple (areola) to a smaller size.
- Trim excess chest skin and then reattach the remaining skin to the areola.
Circumareolar surgery
Circumareolar surgery is an option if you have a moderate chest size (B cup). We will
- Make an incision all the way around the areola, leaving the nipple attached to a small section of tissue.
- Remove the skin, and glandular and fatty tissue with liposuction or excision.
- Trim the dark area around the nipple (areola) to a smaller size.
- Trim excess chest skin and then reattach the remaining skin to the areola.
Double incision mastectomy
Double incision mastectomy is often the best option for medium to large chests. We will
- Make 2 incisions – one above and one below the pectoral muscle.
- Remove the skin, and glandular and fatty tissue.
- Use liposuction to remove extra fat and shape the chest. This is not always necessary.
- Remove the nipples. Sometimes your surgeon will leave the nipple attached to a small section of tissue to preserve nipple sensation.
- Trim the areola to a smaller size.
- Reattach the nipples with stitches.
- Close larger incisions and put in drains if needed.
Risks
There are risks with any surgery. Top surgery has specific risks. They include
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Hematoma (blood clots)
- Seroma (fluid collection)
- Delayed wound healing
- Loss of sensation in certain areas
- Problems with anesthesia
- Possible need for surgical revisions
FTM Top Surgery Procedures
Double Incision Top Surgery
Peri-Areolar Top Surgery
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