Healing from top surgery takes about 6 weeks before patients can return to full physical activity. Most patients can return to work 2-3 weeks after surgery. For more information about recovery, click here.

Dr. Daniel Jacobs (he/him) brings over 30 years of experience in reconstructive plastic surgery and research. He completed a General Surgery residency at LAC/USC School of Medicine and a Plastic Surgery residency at USC School of Medicine. His exceptional work has been recognized through prestigious medical awards such as the ‘Sidney R. Garfield, MD Exceptional Contribution Award’ in 2017, San Jose Kaiser Permanente’s ‘Outstanding Inpatient Physician of the Year’ in 2017, and the ‘Outstanding Achievement in Medicine’ award from Santa Clara Medical Association in 2016.

Dr. Ellie Zara Ley (she/her/they) is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the only transgender woman of color to offer a full-spectrum specialization in gender affirming surgery: top surgery, bottom surgery, facial surgery and body contouring. She also specializes transgender adolescent care. She is highly trained, having completing her general surgery residency at University of Arizona, a fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Utah, a fellowships in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City and another in hand surgery and microsurgery at the University of Southern California. Prior to joining our team in 2022, she worked as an assistant clinical instructor …

Dr. Alexander Facque (he/him) is a board-certified plastic surgeon and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Facque got his start in gender-affirming care as a resident at the Icahn School of Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, where he first recognized the importance of providing safe and accessible surgeries to trans and non-binary patients. He then spent a year training and expanding his knowledge under Dr. Loren Schechter, one of the world’s foremost gender-affirming surgeons, as a fellow at Weiss Memorial Hospital’s Gender Confirmation Surgery and Practice Leadership in Chicago. Dr. Facque officially joined our team in 2020 and brought with him over 5 years …

The prices mentioned are general estimates and can vary based on individual goals and body types. Exact price quotations are provided after the consultation with the surgeon.

Financial assistance for top surgery is possible through surgery grants  through partnerships with organizations like the Jim Collins Foundation, Point of Pride, and Genderbands. Interested individuals should contact these organizations directly to learn about the application process.

At the GCC, we do not charge patients for consultations, virtual or in-person, with our surgeons. We recognize that many trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming patients experience immense financial barriers to accessing medically necessary gender-affirming care. In addition to offering our consultations free of charge, we provide a free insurance concierge service that has successfully secured insurance coverage for over 90% of interested patients. To schedule a free surgical consultation, click here.

The estimates include consultations before and follow-up appointments after surgery, surgeon’s fee, operating room fees, anesthesia fee, and costs for implants and postoperative garments.

Care Credit is a credit or financing company that helps finance medical costs, including surgical procedures. It functions like a regular credit card but is specifically for health needs. It offers convenient payment plans and no hidden costs. You can apply online instantly with no commitment.

No, we do not offer pro-bono surgeries at the GCC. However, patients can apply for grants to fund their surgery from established non-profit organizations like the Jim Collins Foundation, Point of Pride, and Genderbands. The GCC’s philanthropic efforts have prioritized giving to these organizations, who are skilled in assessing need and selecting applicants.