Top Surgery and Your Safety A patient’s support team often has concerns about  surgery. One of the most important of those concerns is safety. Plastic surgery—like any surgery– carries some degree of risk.  An adverse reaction to anesthesia, infection, scarring, blood clots, or loss of sensation due to nerve damage are all possibilities. With appropriate preparation beforehand, these risks can be minimized. Being in good health, temporarily discontinuing certain medications, and screening for allergies can all lower the risks of surgery. Breast augmentation and chest reconstruction are considered low risk procedures when performed by board certified plastic surgeon  (BCPS) in properly certified surgical facilities. Board Certification indicates that the surgeon …

Anesthesia and Gender Affirming Surgery Experience This article provides information on the anesthesia experience during your breast augmentation top surgery, formerly MTF top surgery or MTF breast augmentation. Here we describe the processes we have in place to help your surgery journey be as smooth and safe as possible. We briefly explore what happens once you arrive at our operating suite and how our professional staff can help guide you through the pre-op and post-op period. Read on to gain a better understanding of what to expect during your surgery day. About Anesthesia Surgery is not an ordinary experience for most of us. Our professional staff caring for you recognize …

Is it safe to travel abroad for a cheaper surgery? In the past decade, rates of medical tourism in countries like Malaysia, India and Thailand have skyrocketed. The appeal of reduced prices coupled with exciting travel has ignited a growing interest, especially in the transgender community. If you’re considering MTF breast augmentation abroad, you may want to think twice. Both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) have issued statements about patients experiencing dangerous complications following surgery abroad. That being said, there are excellent plastic surgeons around the world, and MTF breast augmentation abroad can still be a safe experience producing very satisfying …

Choosing a Surgeon for Gender-Affirming Surgery These days any licensed physician can claim to be a cosmetic doctor, so the importance of finding a reputable, board-certified surgeon for your  MTF breast augmentation is vital to your safety and satisfaction. When selecting a surgeon for your procedure, there are three essential components you should look for: certification, experience and a solid commitment to the transgender community. In the following video, Dr. Jacobs (he/him) gives his tips on how to figure out which surgeon is right fit for you: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon The first step to ensuring quality care and surgical expertise is to choose a surgeon who is board certified by the American …

Surgical Safety When considering MTF breast augmentation, most patients  focus on the excitement of their expected outcome rather than on the surgical procedure itself. This is understandable and it’s also very important to be fully informed prior to undergoing MTF breast augmentation. This means you’ll want to ask  questions about safety, as well as your expected results. Although thousands of people undergo plastic surgery each year without experiencing complications, no surgical procedure is risk-free. To ensure that you are receiving the best care possible, you’ll need to do your research. Choosing a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Choosing a surgeon with Good credentials won’t necessarily guarantee successful results, but certainly improves your chances. If you’re considering …

Anesthesia and Gender Surgery This article provides information on the anesthesia experience during a gender affirming surgery. Here, we describe the processes we have in place to help your surgery journey be as smooth and safe as possible. We briefly explore what happens once you arrive at our operating suite and how our professional staff can help guide you through the pre-op and post-op period. Read on to gain a better understanding of what to expect during your surgery day. Surgery is not a routine experience for most of us. The Gender Confirmation Center recognizes surgery can be an anxiety-provoking experience. We find that for many patients, a description of …

Surgical Safety Advances in technology and surgical approaches have made plastic and reconstructive surgery safer than ever before. Despite these advances, all surgical procedures carry some degree of risk and uncertainty. If you’re considering any kind of gender affirming surgery, there are a variety of steps that you should take in advance to minimize these risks. Credential Check: Always Choose a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon If you’re considering surgery, you should always seek the expertise of a board certified plastic surgeon. Board certified plastic surgeons must complete several years of training within the field of plastic surgery and are bound by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to uphold the highest …