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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

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

The general concepts for MTF breast augmentation top surgery in transwomen are similar to those considered for a standard breast augmentation in cis-gender women. However, there are defined anatomical issues and limitations present much of the time that absolutely must… Read More

You may be considering FTM or FTN top surgery in order to effectively address your gender dysphoria. Or, you might have already successfully undergone a gender affirming mastectomy and your life now has been positively transformed. Either way, an important… Read More

It should come as no surprise whatsoever that those individuals who have undergone either FTM or FTN top surgery are incredibly happy with their gender affirming surgery results. The reasons should be quite obvious. You are, in essence, trapped in… Read More

As part of the process of preparing to undergo gender affirming top surgery – whether it is for FTM or FTN (also MTF) – you will generally need a supportive letter from a mental health therapist. Among the important items… Read More

Those who have had their FTM or FTN top surgery can truly appreciate the countless benefits from their gender affirming surgery. Of course, the overwhelming and number one benefit is that the source of their dysphoria is gone. It is… Read More

Maybe you have just had your top surgery and are in the early stages of healing. Or, perhaps you are scheduled for the procedure and are just waiting to have it done. In either case, it is likely that you… Read More

There are those who can figure things out relatively early on that they are transgender. Like in their early teens Others may take a few years or longer to finally piece it all together. Some may kind of figure it… Read More

Undergoing either FTM (female to male) or FTNB (female to non-binary) top surgery is absolutely life changing. Getting rid of the major source of your gender dysphoria is no small matter. For many, it may have seemed like an eternity… Read More

Whether you are a transman or non-binary individual, undergoing gender affirming top surgery is a huge and important step in your journey. And a very positive one. At last, the appearance of your chest can be in complete harmony with… Read More

With time, more and more insurance companies are offering coverage for gender affirming Top Surgery. Virtually all the major ones presently do have benefits available. This is especially true regarding FTM and FTNB procedures. However, there has been an increasing… Read More

With an increasing number of people identifying as transmen, there also has been a corresponding need and desire for gender affirming FTM Top Surgery. For most, binding can only take you so far – at least when it comes to… Read More

At last, you have finally arrived at this major turning point in your life. You are completely READY and EXCITED to proceed with your gender affirming top surgery. Depending on your gender identity, this will either be a FTM or… Read More

In a significant change of policy, the U. S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs has reached the decision to offer health care coverage for gender affirmation surgery which would include both top surgery and bottom surgery. However, before this can be… Read More

In the article “What Letters Do You Need For Scheduling Your FTM/FTN Top Surgery?” that was posted almost a year ago on June 26, 2020, the letter requirements for being able to pursue your top surgery were reviewed. It included… Read More

You have had your gender affirming mastectomy, something that you had been looking forward to pursuing for such a long time. Since then, your life has been quite positively transformed. The heavy burden from your gender dysphoria has been lifted… Read More

If you have ever watched “Juno” or “The Umbrella Academy”, you might be familiar with the name Ellen Page, who was the actress that starred in both. Apparently she was a talented actress though I never saw either nor any… Read More

Life can be incredibly stressful, full of anxiety and depressing when you are a transman or a non-binary individual and are fighting gender dysphoria. Of course, some people’s situations are better or worse than others. As we all know, life… Read More