What is T Top surgery?
Overview. Top surgery for transgender men and nonbinary people is a procedure to remove breast or chest tissue (subcutaneous mastectomy). It’s also called masculinizing chest surgery. If your chest size is small, you might be able to have surgery that spares your skin, nipple and areola.
What different types of top surgery are there?
On average, an FTM or FTN top surgery procedure takes between 1.5 hours to 4 hours. There are a number of different procedures that can be used to achieve a more flat, masculine, or male looking chest. The most common techniques surgeons use are called double incision, periareolar, and keyhole.
How long after top surgery can I shower?
Some surgeons say you can shower after 24 hours, but you should shower with your back to the shower head to protect your healing incisions from the direct spray of the water. Afterward, gently pat the chest dry and follow any instructions your surgeon has provided regarding ointments and dressings.
When can I shower after top surgery?
How do you sleep after top surgery?
Plan to sleep on your back with several pillows to elevate the head of your bed. This is to lessen the amount of swelling you experience, which may worsen in the first few days after surgery before getting better. Plan to sleep on your back for the first 6 weeks after surgery while your chest heals.
Do you need to be on T to get top surgery?
Do I need to be on testosterone before I can get Top Surgery? No, WPATH Standards of Care do not require hormone therapy to be eligible for Top Surgery.
When can I stop covering my nipples after top surgery?
After about 3 weeks, they should be completely healed and you can stop the dressing changes. It’s common for the center of the nipple graft to take the longest to heal.
How much weight do you gain on testosterone FTM?
Among the transmasculine group, mean body weight increased by 2.35 kilograms (kg) or more than 5 pounds within two to four months of starting gender-affirming hormone therapy, and weight continued to increase beyond 34 months.