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FTM Top Surgery

Conveniently located to serve Hoboken, Ridgewood, Livingston, Pompton Plains, Manhattan/NYC, and Nyack   FTM top surgery, or chest masculinization, can be a life-changing procedure for transgender and gender non-conforming patients. Dr. Jonathon Keith is a board-certified plastic surgeon and world-renowned expert in transmasculine procedures who frequently performs FTM top surgery to help patients overcome gender dysphoria.

What Is Female-To-Male (FTM) Top Surgery?

FTM top surgery is a gender-affirming procedure performed to masculinize the chest area. Depending on the patient’s anatomy and goals for treatment, FTM top surgery may involve:

• Removing unwanted breast tissue
• Reshaping, resizing, and/or repositioning the nipples
• Adjusting the skin to complement the patient’s new chest shape

FTM top surgery requires advanced techniques and should only be performed by a board-certified, qualified surgeon with experience in transmasculine procedures.  

FTM Top Surgery Surgical Techniques

At your consultation with Dr. Keith, based on your anatomy and specific goals of surgery, you will decide as a team what technique is best for you.

• Double incision: This is the most frequently performed chest masculinization procedure. A horizontal incision is made on either side of the chest area to allow for the removal of breast tissue and excess skin. The nipple areolar complex (NAC) is then removed and placed back down as a graft, in a more masculine size, position and shape.
• Periareolar (concentric-circle technique): Periareolar top surgery can be an effective technique for patients whose treatment goals can be accomplished with the removal of minimal to moderate volumes of breast tissue and skin. This technique involves an incision around each areola. This technique is limited in its ability to resize and reposition the nipple areolar complex.

FTM Top Surgery Recovery

Top surgery recovery requires you to restrict your activities for several weeks to support the healing process and avoid compromising your results. The length of your recovery will depend on the extent of your procedure, your body’s natural rate of healing, and how closely you follow the aftercare instructions provided by your surgeon.

Patients Under Age 18

The team at ECAPS will consider candidacy for younger patients under age 18 who provide referral letters from a mental health professional and have parental consent.

Learn More about FTM Top Surgery

Dr. Keith and his talented team frequently perform gender-affirming procedures like FTM top surgery. They understand the highly personal nature of transmasculine procedures and are passionate about honoring each patient’s unique vision for their body. To learn more about FTM top surgery in New Jersey, contact our office to schedule a consultation.