Boosted by positive cultural changes, gender affirmation procedures are soaring
Kaitlin Clark
Gender Affirmation Top Surgery with Dr. Julie Hansen
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Transmasculine Top Surgery
Masculinizing Chest Surgery
The goal of transmasculine top surgery, or masculinizing chest surgery, is to remove the breast tissue from both breasts and create a masculine or nonbinary appearance to the chest.
What is transmasculine top surgery?
The goal of transmasculine top surgery, or masculinizing chest surgery, is to remove the breast tissue from both breasts and create a masculine or nonbinary appearance to the chest. Top surgery is performed as a single stage procedure. There are many techniques used to perform top surgery, and many factors should be taken into consideration when choosing which technique is best:
- Amount of breast tissue
- Amount of excess skin
- Desire for nipple sensation
ASPS Statement on Gender Surgery for Adolescents
Note: If you are a parent or an adolescent considering gender-related surgery, we encourage you to read the ASPS statement on gender surgery for adolescents to understand the Society's perspective and commitment to patient-centered care.