When the presence or absence of your breasts shows people the opposite of your true gender, it can be emotionally frustrating for you and mentally challenging to overcome. Binding or bra stuffing are temporary, not the end solution many transgender individuals really want. At Longwood Plastic Surgery, our providers are experts in breast reconstructions of…
Many transgender people face fears every day about transitioning to the gender they most identify with. Can I afford the top surgery I need to align my gender identity with my body? Will I be denied medical insurance coverage for specific treatments, like top surgery? Will my medical providers help me with insurance difficulties? At…
Top surgery is often the first major procedure transgender patients consider in their quest to align their physical appearance and gender identity. It’s one of the fastest ways to profoundly relieve gender dysphoria, making it popular with transgender patients at Longwood Plastic Surgery. How soon can you expect to feel the relief that comes with…
Being assigned female at birth (AFAB) when you identify as a man can be increasingly difficult with time. Being treated as a woman rather than a man, having your physical sex characteristics contradict your testosterone therapy, and being constantly conscious of being clocked—these things take a mental toll. The breasts are one of the most…
For transgender individuals, the internal and external struggles that come with your physical form mismatching your identity can be difficult to overcome without help. The constant mental labor to be comfortable with yourself and in your interactions can be exhausting. That’s why top surgery is often one of the first steps trans people seek—it’s a…
For many transgender patients interested in medically transitioning to align their body with their identity, sooner is always better. There are, however, some considerations to take into account before you undergo top surgery, whether you’re a trans man or a trans woman. We at Longwood Plastic Surgery understand it can be frustrating to wait, so…
Top surgery is a big undertaking, and often the first surgical procedure many patients ever have. At Longwood Plastic Surgery, we’ve got experience with transgender patients of all varieties, so you can trust you’re in safe, caring hands. *Individual Results May Vary What Should You Know Before Top Surgery? There are many things to consider…
The revelation that you could be transgender can be powerful and terrifying. What does this mean? How will this change your life? What happens next? Because transgender people often feel a great deal of chest dysphoria, top surgery is one of the biggest steps you can take toward aligning your physical characteristics with your identity….
Gender dysphoria can manifest in quite a few ways. Mirrors feel like the enemy, and well-fitted clothes are a minefield. It can catch you off guard in so many ways and with the simplest of requirements—seat belts for instance. Longwood Plastic Surgery doesn’t want you to continue being blindsided by constant reminders of your body’s…
For many transgender patients, surgery to align the body and gender identity is not just desired but imperative. Gender dysphoria, when the anatomy doesn’t match the identity, causes emotional distress and mental harm. Having gender affirmation procedures like top surgery to correct the mismatch is a genuine medical necessity. Longwood Plastic Surgery is proud to…
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