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Gender-affirming surgery
Top surgery planned with Dr. Beber, including chest masculinization and chest feminization.
Chest masculinization
Removes breast tissue to create a flatter chest. The technique is chosen to suit each patient: a double incision when there is more tissue or a larger skin envelope, keyhole when there is less glandular tissue and tight skin, and peri-areolar when a moderate amount of skin needs to come off.
- Duration
- 2 to 3 hours
- Anesthesia
- General
- Recovery
- 6 weeks
- Fully healed
- 3 to 6 months
- Expect a flatter chest, mild bruising, moderate swelling, tenderness and surgical scars.
- Sensation in the nipple-areola complex and parts of the chest skin may decrease or be permanently lost.
- A compression garment is worn for about 4 to 6 weeks.
- Results are permanent.
Your process
- Consultation about your goals
- Review of your health history, including past surgeries and medications
- Examination of the chest: amount of tissue, skin quality, nipple and areola position and size
- Explanation of the surgery, recovery, risks, complications and expected outcomes
- Pre-operative appointment several weeks before surgery to finalize the plan, provide prescriptions and complete paperwork
- Several follow-up appointments with the team to monitor healing and scars
Typical timeline
- Surgery2 to 3 hours, general anesthesia
- Recovery6 weeks
- Fully healed3 to 6 months
Risks and complications are reviewed in detail at your consultation. Timings are typical, as published by Dr. Beber's office, and vary by patient.
Chest feminization
Dr. Beber's office offers chest feminization. Details are discussed in a private consultation.
Risks and complications are reviewed in detail at your consultation. Timings are typical, as published by Dr. Beber's office, and vary by patient.
Consultations
Begin with a consultation.
Tell Dr. Beber's office what you are considering and when. The team will reply by email or phone.