Transgender Top Surgery Blog

President Trump’s Executive Order issued on January 28, 2025 entitled Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation outlined guidelines and restrictions on gender affirming care for children including financial implications. It did in no way prohibit such care for those… Read More

On January 28, 2025 the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order entitled Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation. In response to this, I posted a blog on February 19, 2025 entitled Will Gender Affirming Top Surgery be Banned Under… Read More

Over the last several weeks, I have been asked by many of my new transgender and gender nonbinary patients if gender affirming top surgery will soon be banned due to the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders. They truly are very fearful… Read More

Female-to-Male (FTM) and Female-to-Nonbinary (FTN) top surgery is not a one size fits all approach. That is, there isn’t just one way that it is done no matter one’s preferences or anatomy. Instead, there effectively are countless possibilities that can… Read More

So you just underwent gender affirming top surgery because of your gender dysphoria. The double incision free nipple graft mastectomy was performed several days ago and you have been doing great. There is little discomfort and your chest is flat… Read More

For most people, having good hygienic habits, like bathing or showering, is important for obvious reasons. Of course, there are some individuals who may not agree and don’t have this on their list of priorities or things to do. For… Read More

Being in high school is definitely not an easy experience for most students. It is an awkward, stressful, emotional, confusing, insecure and not very stable stage of your life. You are no longer a small child where you may have… Read More

  As previously noted, the incredibly positive impact that gender affirming top surgery has on a person with gender dysphoria can’t be overstated (Heartfelt Gratitude for Top Surgery Results). This is a truly life changing procedure, both emotionally and physically,… Read More

Not everyone who undergoes either FTM or FTN top surgery wants their nipple-areola complexes (“nipples” for short) surgically replaced and there are many reasons for this choice. Electing to have no nipples is definitely an option when undergoing either a… Read More

In the recent posting “Do Postoperative Activity Restrictions Reduce Risks for Thick Scars in FTM and FTN Top Surgery?”, I detailed the effects that various activities can have on the ultimate scar appearance. Recommendations were also made regarding activity restrictions… Read More

Both FTM (female-to-male) and FTN (female-to-nonbinary) gender affirming top surgery are incredibly positive and effective procedures if you are experiencing significant gender dysphoria. It is, without exaggeration, life changing. Just ask others who have already had top surgery. The mental… Read More

Steven Turkeltaub, MD outlines factors transgender and gender nonbinary patients should consider before top surgery, including budget, overall health and more. Scottsdale, AZ – Renowned Scottsdale plastic surgeon Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation and consideration… Read More

FTM and FTN top surgery procedures are life changing procedures in individuals with gender dysphoria. If you have had top surgery, you already know this. If you are seeking to undergo top surgery, it is likely that you have heard… Read More

At present, you identify either as a transman (FTM) or as gender nonbinary (FTN). You have been experiencing significant gender dysphoria for a while and are very interested in having top surgery to get rid of your breasts. Relevant to… Read More

Gender and gender identity are very personal. They are individualized to fit your perceptions and feelings of who you are. It is not one size fits all. Not all transmen are the same nor are all gender nonbinary or gender… Read More

Whether the top surgery that you will be undergoing is female-to-male (FTM), female-to-nonbinary (FTN) or male-to-female (MTF), you are hoping that your results will be exactly what you want. And, it goes without saying: you also want your surgery to… Read More

Your female to nonbinary (FTN) top surgery is now in the rear view mirror. Finally, your appearance is what you have wanted it to be for the longest time, aligning with your gender identity. You are so happy and relieved…. Read More

Whether you are a transman, gender nonbinary, gender queer or something else, you have been binding so as to help address the gender dysphoria related to your chest. You have desperately wanted to have gender affirming top surgery. Consequently, you… Read More

There are several techniques that can be employed in FTM and FTN gender affirming top surgery. The most common approaches used are the: Keyhole Concentric Circle Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Double Incision without Nipple-Areola Complexes Anchor (Inverted-T) Several factors… Read More

    Female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-nonbinary (FTN) top surgery is not a one size fits all procedure. Or at least it shouldn’t be. It is a gender affirming surgery that can offer flexibility to customize the appearance of the chest… Read More