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additional-surgeries

Additional Gender Confirmation Surgeries Every patient is unique and has a different relationship to their bodies and experiences of discomfort or gender dysphoria/incongruence. For this reason, some patients choose to undergo multiple procedures on their journey towards physical and emotional well-being. Other Popular “Top” Procedures In addition to breast augmentation, there are a variety of other surgery options that can create a more conventionally feminine upper body and facial appearance, including: Liposuction – A body contouring procedure that eliminates unwanted pockets of fat from localized areas of the body. Abdominoplasty – A body contouring procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal region. Rhinoplasty – A surgical procedure …

Pseudo-Symmastia and Breast Augmentations

Pseudo-Symmastia and Breast Augmentations Pseudo-symmastia and symmastia are two potential complications after breast augmentation top surgery, formerly MTF top surgery or MTF breast augmentation. In this article, we describe what these two conditions are and when they can happen. We also talk about how we can lessen these risks while achieving optimal breast augmentation top surgery results. Continue reading to find out more about pseudo-symmastia. If you want to learn more about other potential risks and complications of breast augmentation top surgery, click here. What is symmastia? Symmastia is defined as a joining of the breasts in the middle of the chest. This means that there is minimal or no …

Everything You Need to Know About Facial Feminization Surgery Recovery

Everything You Need to Know About Facial Feminization Surgery Recovery This is an ultimate guide to the steps you’ll need to take to successfully recover from FFS organized by the major postoperative recovery milestones. We recommend that our patients finalize their recovery plan a few weeks before surgery, so we encourage you to consult this timeline on what kinds of support you’ll need at different points in the recovery process, such as: when you’ll need 24/7 care, when you’ll be able to return to work, etc. Since there are many procedure options available under the umbrella of gender affirming facial surgery, the following is an approximation of what one is …

What are the potential complications of implants?

Overall, risks associated with plastic surgery are relatively small. The risk of experiencing a serious complication is less than half of one percent, while mortality risks of less than 1 in 50,000 patients. However small, it is always advisable to be aware of the potential complications associated with breast augmentation.

What are the major safety risks and complications of surgery?

Individual risk for top surgery will depend on general health, age, and other characteristics, but you can take steps to reduce chances of complications: Make sure to discuss any comorbidities and your health history with your surgeon Make sure you discuss your desired outcome with your surgeon Follow pre- and post- op instructions carefully Stop smoking completely 3 weeks before surgery In general, the risks of surgery are relatively small.Read more about safety and complications.

Transgender Breast Augmentation: A Comprehensive Surgery Guide

Transgender Breast Augmentation Procedures Explained Medically reviewed by Paul Gonzales on April 15, 2024. Understanding Transgender Breast Augmentation Transgender breast augmentation, also known as gender-affirming breast augmentation or breast implants, is a surgical procedure that helps transgender women and non-binary individuals achieve a more feminine chest contour and alleviate gender dysphoria related to their chest appearance. This procedure involves the placement of breast implants to create or enhance breast volume and shape. Undergoing transgender breast augmentation can provide significant physical and emotional benefits, including enhanced self-confidence, improved body image, and a greater sense of gender congruence. This page is designed to give patients a general overview of surgical options and …

Local doctor follow-up (MTF)

Follow-up Care after Breast Augmentation Top Surgery One of our primary goals after your gender confirmation surgery is for you to have a safe and successful recovery. It is important for our surgeons to be able to monitor your progress and make sure you are healing well. In this article, we provide a guideline on how you can follow-up with your surgeon virtually or locally in your area if you are unable to stay near our office in San Francisco for the duration of your breast augmentation top surgery recovery. Breast Augmentation: What to Expect During Your Recovery Finding a local doctor to help with follow-up care Finding a local …

Travel Advice

Traveling for Surgery with The Gender Confirmation Center Because it’s not possible for all folks in the transgender, non-binary and gender expansive community to find a local plastic surgeon, Dr. Mosser works with patients across the nation and around the world. If you’re an out-of-town patient considering surgery, we’d be happy to help you plan a stay in the San Francisco Bay Area. We want to ensure you have accessibility to reasonably priced lodging while you’re in the Bay Area. In addition to affordable housing during your stay, it’s equally important to find trans and non-binary sensitive environments to ensure the most comfortable and healing recovery. We’ve worked with our …

Risk of and Corrections for Breast Asymmetry

Risk of and Corrections for Breast Asymmetry Asymmetry is a common risk for anyone undergoing breast augmentation.  In this article we provide information on the common causes of breast asymmetry such as temporary swelling and post-surgical complications, including seroma and hematoma formation. If you notice asymmetry, the first thing you should do is consult with your surgeon to determine the cause. In most cases, asymmetry is only temporary, but in rare instances it may be the result of a post-surgical complication. Temporary Causes of Breast Implant Asymmetry Residual swelling can last for a month or longer following breast augmentation. Once swelling has subsided, the breast implants will begin to settle …

Sensation after Breast Augmentation surgery

Sensation after Breast Augmentation surgery Breast augmentation top surgery comes with its own risks and benefits as with any other surgical procedure. In this article, we discuss what you can expect during your recovery period, particularly the changes in nipple sensation such as numbness or loss of feeling, and sexual satisfaction. We also provide brief information on when you can safely resume physical activity after your gender affirming surgery. Through the insertion of saline or silicone breast implants, our surgeons can enhance the size and shape of your chest.  It is important to remember that, in addition to the aesthetic changes, breast augmentation also may cause changes in sensation. Realistic …