Having Chest Reconstruction Top Surgery After a Breast Reduction Often, patients ask us about the interaction between a traditional breast reduction and a gender-affirming chest reconstruction top surgery. Specifically, patients ask if having a breast reduction will affect a subsequent top surgery procedure to further flatten the chest, and if having the breast reduction will limit the options available to them if they decide to have top surgery. Here we will describe factors you may take into consideration such as the availability of minimal incision techniques like periareolar or keyhole top surgery, the potential joining of the incisions on the chest, and  the incision location options. If you have undergone …

Top Surgery Timeline The process of undergoing chest reconstruction top surgery, formerly known as FTM top surgery, can seem like a daunting task. However, by understanding the steps involved and what to expect, you can feel more prepared and confident throughout the process. This article provides a general timeline of the steps you can follow in your journey toward your gender confirmation surgery. It covers important milestones such as scheduling a consultation, obtaining insurance approval, preoperative visits, and top surgery recovery, including instructions on care and follow-up visits. Once you’ve decided to pursue gender confirming surgery, the following is a general outline of the steps that you will follow in …

Realistic Top Surgery Outcomes The size and location of your top surgery scars vary depending on the type of surgery you pursue. This article provides information on incision patterns and scarring during liposuction, double incision, buttonhole, inverted T-incision, periareolar, and keyhole top surgery procedures. We also discuss the importance of understanding final outcome expectations and viewing top surgery before and after photos so you can be informed about the realistic results that can be achieved after your gender affiriming surgery. The goal of chest reconstruction top surgery is to remove excess chest tissue and to create a flat appearing (or more conventionally “masculine”-looking) chest. In our experience, the vast majority …

Post-op Top Surgery Appearance When pursuing chest reconstruction top surgery, formerly known as FTM top surgery, it is common to wonder about your post-op top surgery appearance. In this article, we describe the factors that affect your final outcome and what your chest may look like after breast reduction and chest reconstruction top surgery. We discuss how maintaining an exercise routine prior to surgery can help enhance your final outcome as well as how having changes in weight may affect your post top surgery chest appearance. Ultimately, having an in depth discussion with your surgeon about your goals and expectations can help you achieve satisfactory and realistic results. It is …

Additional Chest Reconstruction Top Surgery Procedures Chest reconstruction top surgery is often the first, and sometimes the only, surgery that many of our patients opt for. However, there are additional chest procedures that can be performed to enhance the final outcome of your chest reconstruction top surgery, antiquatedly referred to as FTM top surgery. Learn more about the additional chest reconstruction options that our San Francisco surgical practice offers, such as liposuction, pectoral implants, and revision procedures that suit your goals and preferences. Combining multiple procedures may also benefit your top surgery cost and recovery, however it is important to have a discussion with your surgeon to determine whether you …

Time Off for Chest Reconstruction Top Surgery Recovery This guide provides an overview of the time off from work and other normal routines you will need to take for your top surgery recovery. We cover organizing time off with your employer, what to expect during the first stage of recovery, and recovery milestones. Different types of top surgery may allow for varying degrees of physical activity and may come with their own potential risks and complications, which are discussed in this content. It is important to understand and take them into consideration when creating your post-op top surgery plan. Chest reconstruction top surgery is an important and, possibly life-changing, procedure …

Returning to Exercise After Chest Reconstruction Top Surgery If you are considering chest reconstruction top surgery, formerly referred to as FTM top surgery, it is important to understand the post-operative care needed for a successful outcome. In this article, we provide information on the physical limitations during your top surgery recovery period, including when you can return to work and when it is safe to resume exercise and weightlifting. Our team is here to support you on your gender confirmation surgery journey so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for any questions or concerns. It is important to remember that chest reconstruction top surgery is a major surgical …

Everything You Need to Know About Top Surgery: Gender-Affirming Chest Reconstruction and Breast Reduction Medically reviewed by Dr. Scott Mosser on March 13, 2024. Finally, a group of expert top surgeons inclusive of all identities and body types, with a highly successful insurance concierge.