Can top surgery be reversed?

Top surgery is permanent and cannot be reversed. Your chest will never look the same as it did before surgery. For this reason, it is important that you are sure of your goals prior to undergoing surgery.

How long does top surgery last?

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.

Can your nipples fall off after top surgery?

Double Incision Procedure

The incision is then closed at the bottom of your pecs. In this procedure, there is a risk of losing all or part of the areola or nipple from the graft due to damage, but a skilled and experienced surgeon will be able to minimize these risks to the lowest possible amount.

What happens to breasts after top surgery?

After the procedure

After surgery, your chest will remain in a compression wrap for several weeks. You'll likely have one or two small plastic tubes placed where your chest tissue was removed to drain any fluids that accumulate after surgery.

Do top surgery scars go away?

You can reduce your risks by closely following your physician's advice both before and after surgery. The procedure does leave noticeable, permanent scars. The scars fade with time, but never disappear completely.

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Can you fly after top surgery?

How long do I need to stay in town following my FTM Top Surgery? Dr. Steinwald requires his patients to stay in town for one week post op. Barring any unforeseen complications, you will be cleared to travel at your one week post-op appointment.

Do you have to stop testosterone before top surgery?

Many Top Surgery surgeons require patients to stop testosterone 1-2 weeks before Top Surgery, and some surgeons also require that the next scheduled dose be delayed by an additional week or two after Top Surgery.

Can a 16 year old get top surgery?

I'm 16 years old. Can I get Top Surgery? Some Surgeons require clients to be 18 years or older for surgery, while others will perform surgery on those younger than 18 with parental consent.

How painful is FTM top surgery?

It's encouraged that pain medication is used when needed, but patients typically find that pain during recovery is very minimal and subsides after a couple of days. Apart from some pain, patients will experience slight discomfort from the swelling and bruising of the chest, but this can be managed with ice packs.

What are the risks of top surgery?

The possible risks of transmasculine top surgery include, but are not limited to, bleeding, infection, poor healing of incisions, hematoma, loss of nipple sensation, loss of the nipple and areola, and anesthesia risks.

Do nipples grow back?

Answer: Nipples do not grow back.

If you had slough of the nipple, it will not regrow. Your plastic surgeon can discuss options for you including nipple reconstruction via a skin graft or tattooing to create the appearance, but not the height of the nipple.

How long do you have to wear a binder after top surgery?

We advice you to wear a compression binder after Top Surgery, 24/7 for at least 4 weeks. The binder helps prevent fluid build up and aids the skin in adhering back to the chest wall.

Should I keep my nipples top surgery?

During the surgery, the nipple remains intact; however the position of it is determined by the position on your breast. Its positioning cannot be changed or altered by the procedure. Because of this, it offers a better chance at preserving nipple and areola sensation, however this cannot be guaranteed.

Is Top surgery a major surgery?

Top surgery is major surgery, so it's important to discuss your health with your doctor. If you have other health conditions that make treatment unsafe, you might have to delay top surgery.

When are you fully healed after top surgery?

By 8 weeks post-op you should be feeling well recovered. That might seem like a long timeline, but if you follow your surgeon's guidelines for recovery and take it easy after your surgery, you'll hit this milestone before you know it!

How long after top surgery can I swim?

Keep your scars out of the sun (or wear strong sunscreen) for at least six months. Though you can splash around in the water as soon as 3 weeks after surgery, it is recommended to avoid swimming for exercise (because of the arms-over-shoulders requirement of most swimming strokes) for 6 months following surgery.

Do you need gender dysphoria to get top surgery?

We do not require our patients to use certain pronouns or identify as a certain gender in order to get top surgery, nor do we ask that our patients live as a certain gender for any period of time before the procedure. We also do not require that folks go on hormones before having 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.

Can you breastfeed after top surgery?

Is It Possible to Chestfeed (Breastfeed) After Having Top Surgery? The glands and ducts responsible for milk production will be removed from your body during surgery. This means that you will no longer be able to produce milk.

Are puberty blockers reversible?

Are they reversible? The effects of puberty blockers are physically reversible. Puberty blockers only pause the production of testosterone and estrogen hormones. Once a person stops using this medication, their body begins production once more, leading to the development of breasts and facial hair.

Does binding affect top surgery?

If you hope to get top surgery (a procedure to reduce or remove breast tissue), binding frequently can affect skin elasticity and impact surgery outcomes (4,5).

What is bottom surgery?

Bottom surgeries

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How do non binary people get top surgery?

Non-binary people who are paying for Top Surgery out-of-pocket can move forward with a surgeon who uses the informed consent model—a letter of medical necessity isn't required. If the surgeon doesn't use informed consent, then a letter of medical necessity from a qualified mental health professional is required.

Do you have to remove piercings for top surgery?

If you have your nipple pierced at the time of top surgery, you will be asked to remove the jewelry (and all other facial and body jewelry) before surgery.

How do I prepare my body for top surgery?

The Night Before Surgery

Don't eat or drink anything after midnight on the night before top surgery. Make sure you eat a balanced dinner and prepare to get as much sleep as possible. Although you may find it hard to sleep, do not take any sleeping pills. If you have hair on your chest, shave it.