Female-to-Male: Here is What You Should Know About Transman Top Surgery

Transgender men would love to boost their self-esteem with a more masculine-looking chest, and top surgery is their best option. The surgeon removes excess fat and skin around the chest and goes further to reposition the nipples for a natural-looking flat chest.

Are You the Ideal Candidate for the Surgery?

If you’re a transman, you may have at some point experienced gender dysphoria, a distress that occurs when your sex assigned at birth does not match your gender identity.

The transman top surgery may help alleviate this dysphoria and also prevent complications of compression garments you may be using in binding. If you’ve been experiencing all this, you’re an ideal candidate for the surgery.

What Happens Before the Surgery?

You’ll need to meet certain criteria to undergo female-to-male surgery. First, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) requires one to undergo a mental health evaluation. You’ll also need gender-affirming hormone therapy with testosterone for at least one year.

Does this Transman Surgery Have Options?

Yes, there are three options, including double-incision top surgery with nipple grafts, periareolar top surgery, and keyhole top surgery.

Double incision top surgery with nipple grafts entails making long incisions to access and remove your breasts. Surgeons can also perform liposuction to remove excess fat, and excess skin, and prevent skin puckering near the incision.

Periareolar top surgery is performed on individuals with smaller chests. It involves making one circular incision around the border of your areola, removing breast tissue, and performing liposuction.

If you have even a smaller chest and tight skin, surgeons may suggest keyhole top surgery. It involves an incision along the bottom half of your areola, so it’s semi-attached.

Reclaim Your Masculinity Now!

Achieving a flat, masculine-looking chest will help you feel better about yourself. However, you must choose qualified professionals to avoid the health risks that can arise with poorly done procedures. International Center for Transgender Care has professionals who can help you reign a masculine look. Contact us now to start your journey!