FTM Top Surgery in Atlanta

When transgender and nonbinary individuals are ready to transition their bodies from female to male, one e important aspect  is addressing sex-specific features. For instance, breasts are a standard representation of femininity and are often hard to hide beneath clothing.

As a result, many transgender men want to flatten their chests. To properly and safely remove breasts and establish masculine chest contours, we offer FTM top surgery in Atlanta, also called female-to-male gender-affirming surgery.

This surgical breast procedure uses specialized surgical techniques to reduce breasts, and address the mismatch between the patient’s physical characteristics and their gender identity. As a result, they often have noteworthy mental and emotional improvements after the process. Since the first step is discussing treatment with a Board-certified plastic surgeon, reach out to our office a breast surgery assessment and consultation.

What Happens During FTM Top Surgery?

An FTM top procedure begins with a customized mastectomy surgery to remove breast tissue through incisions along the chest, and may include removing excess fat and skin if necessary. Following this, the surgeon repositions the chest muscles, underlying tissues, and skin to produce more defined chest contours that appear masculine.

Most FTM top surgery procedures we perform in Atlanta also include nipple and areola reduction, and reshaping techniques to ensure proportional and masculine-looking results. Patients with naturally smaller breasts may be candidates for a minimally invasive technique with less cutting. For larger chested patients whose nipples were removed during surgery, the plastic surgeon repositions the nipples and areolas on the chest.

Do I Need An FTM Top Surgery?

FTM top surgery is not for everyone, but it can be ideal for our patients who experience the following due to their physical body image:

• Gender dysphoria
• Discomfort wearing certain clothes
• Discomfort in social and romantic situations
• Feelings of shame, low self-confidence, and low self-esteem
• Inability to participate in social situations and various activities

If you relate to these issues, schedule a consultation with our team today. We can help you decide if FTM top surgery in Atlanta is right for you.

The Best Time and Age to Consider FTM Top Surgery

FTM top surgery patients in Atlanta may undergo surgery as young as 18 but there are more critical factors to consider. For instance, ideal candidates will have a BMI of under 35 and should be ready for the procedure in various social, psychological, physical, and emotional ways. Thus, there is no “best age” to undergo FTM top surgery; instead, the right time is whenever you are sure about the operation and fully prepared.

Another primary consideration is a patient’s gender identity and the associated psychological factors, such as the length of their gender identification preference and the supporting reasons. It is important to note a patient’s history of psychological issues and counseling regarding their gender identity, transition, and the possible obstacles that may occur.

For example, to qualify for female-to-male top surgery, Atlanta patients must consistently experience gender dysphoria, a feeling of mismatch between gender identity and biological sex that causes significant and repeated emotional distress.

Other essential factors to consider beforehand are whether a patient has enough emotional maturity and social support for recovery and transition. Similarly, we look at other steps that have already been taken in a patient’s transition, such as beginning hormone replacement therapy and making changes to their legal gender.

Contact Our Office for an FTM Top Surgery Consultation in Atlanta

Nonbinary people and transgender men who have breasts often experience adverse impacts on their mental well-being due to the discrepancy between their bodies and gender identity. One of the routine operations for correcting this inconsistency and relieving the associated emotional distress is FTM top surgery in Atlanta.

Reach out for a consultation to discuss your goals for the procedure in-depth with one of our Advanced Aesthetics plastic surgeons. Our team is here to help you achieve the body that makes you feel like your most authentic self.