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Gender Affirming Mastectomy
Were You Born with a Physical Anatomy That isn’t True to You?
FTM chest contouring is a unique gender-affirming procedure that’s designed to produce a more masculine upper portion of the body. For many trans and non-binary people, Top Surgery is more than just surgery. At Longwood Plastic Surgery, we’re here to help you take the necessary steps toward feeling whole and confident in your gender and body.
How Does A Gender Affirming Mastectomy Work?
Female-to-male top surgery or gender-affirming mastectomy is a very personalized procedure. Depending on the size of your chest and your contouring goals, your LPS physician may suggest either nipple-sparing subcutaneous mastectomy (for smaller chest sizes with minimal excess skin) or a subcutaneous mastectomy with free nipple grafting (for those with larger chests and bodies). Both procedures remove breast tissue along with excess skin for flatter chest contours. The nipple may be removed, resized, or repositioned depending on your aesthetic goals.
If you plan to take testosterone at any point, we recommend consulting with your primary care physician, psychiatrist, or endocrinologist before considering FTM top surgery to achieve an optimal outcome. Hormone therapy is typically not a requirement for subcutaneous mastectomy.
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Gender Affirming Mastectomy
*Individual results may vary.
Am I a Good Candidate for Gender Affirming Mastectomy?
Female-to-male top surgery can have a positive impact on a person’s physical and mental health. If a flat, masculine, or male appearance is your desired outcome, you may be able to benefit from chest contouring. As with any surgical procedure, you should be a non-smoking adult who is in otherwise good general health. You should have realistic expectations about what top surgery can do for you.
Massachusetts is generally considered more advanced in what’s covered by insurance when it comes to gender affirming care and gender reassignment surgery. Check with your insurance provider to determine your eligibility for FTM top surgery coverage.
Gender Affirming Mastectomy
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If you would like to schedule an in-person consultation, please fill out the form on this page or call (617) 383-6250 and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Longwood Plastic Surgery will reach out to you promptly.
