Female To Male (FTM) & Female To Nonbinary (FTN) Reconstruction Chest Surgery

FTM/N Top Surgery involves removal or reduction of breast tissue from the chest wall for transmasculine or non-binary individuals who were assigned female at birth (AFAB) who experience discomfort or dysphoria associated with the physical characteristics of their chest. These individuals generally wish to achieve a more masculine or gender-neutral appearance to their chest wall. The goal of surgery is to align outer physical characteristics with the internal sense of self.

To learn more about FTM/N top surgery, you may visit our FAQ page ,read about how to choose a surgical incision, overview our timeline that walks you through the timeline outlining the general steps involved in getting top surgery.

Our goal at the Top Surgery Center of Connecticut is to make you feel informed and educated to guide you through your decision-making process of undergoing top surgery. There is so much to consider and so much to learn about top surgery before deciding on an approach and a surgeon, let alone preparing your mind and your body to undergo top surgery. We aim to provide you with support and help answer your questions during this journey.

Some of your questions may include:

• What surgical procedures does my body qualify for?
• What are the steps required before undergoing top surgery?
• What are the insurance requirements to undergo top surgery?
• How can I prepare myself for top surgery?
• What are the expected surgical results based on my body type?
• How can I optimize my surgical result with scar care?

You should find many of the answers to these questions throughout this site. Our goal is to provide you with information and to help guide your surgical decision-making

If you have additional questions after exploring our site, please give us a call or send us an email with your questions so we can help go over any further details. You can also request a consultation with Dr. Chandler (telehealth or in-person) here.