Top Surgery and Medications to Avoid: What You Need to Know Posted on Mar 5, 2024 Whether the top surgery that you will be undergoing is female-to-male (FTM), female-to-nonbinary (FTN) or male-to-female (MTF), you are hoping that your results will be exactly what you want. And, it goes without saying: you also want your surgery to… Read More Can You Choose Gender “X” on Your Arizona Driver’s License? Posted on Feb 5, 2024 Your female to nonbinary (FTN) top surgery is now in the rear view mirror. Finally, your appearance is what you have wanted it to be for the longest time, aligning with your gender identity. You are so happy and relieved…. Read More Binding Before Your Top Surgery: What You Should Know Posted on Jan 11, 2024 Whether you are a transman, gender nonbinary, gender queer or something else, you have been binding so as to help address the gender dysphoria related to your chest. You have desperately wanted to have gender affirming top surgery. Consequently, you… Read More Early Inconspicuous Scars with the Keyhole and Concentric Circle Mastectomies in FTM and FTN Top Surgery Posted on Dec 18, 2023 There are several techniques that can be employed in FTM and FTN gender affirming top surgery. The most common approaches used are the: Keyhole Concentric Circle Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Double Incision without Nipple-Areola Complexes Anchor (Inverted-T) Several factors… Read More Customizing Your Results in FTM or FTN Top Surgery Posted on Nov 28, 2023 Female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-nonbinary (FTN) top surgery is not a one size fits all procedure. Or at least it shouldn’t be. It is a gender affirming surgery that can offer flexibility to customize the appearance of the chest… Read More Is a Letter From Your Therapist Required Before Your Top Surgery Consultation? Posted on Oct 3, 2023 A question that we are asked by some prospective patients considering gender affirming top surgery is whether they must have a letter from their therapist prior to scheduling their consultation with me. In case you don’t know what this letter… Read More Patient’s Letter of Appreciation for His FTM Top Surgery and the Positive Impact That it Has Had on His Life Posted on Sep 14, 2023 If you are in the process of pursuing gender affirming top surgery, you likely have heard firsthand from others as well as read online how absolutely positive and life changing the effects are from having undergone the procedure. We see… Read More Anatomical Considerations in MTF Top Surgery Posted on Sep 6, 2023 The general concepts for MTF breast augmentation top surgery in transwomen are similar to those considered for a standard breast augmentation in cis-gender women. However, there are defined anatomical issues and limitations present much of the time that absolutely must… Read More How Much Time Should I Take Off Work or School After My Top Surgery? Posted on Aug 1, 2023 The information provided below is not written in stone and should not be considered gospel. These are not the only “correct” recommendations as related to activities and restrictions following FTM and FTN top surgery. Recommended Guidelines Are Just That… Read More How Can I Pay for My Top Surgery If I Have No Insurance Coverage? Posted on Jul 1, 2023 Whether you are a transman, transwoman, gender nonbinary or any other gender – you have gender dysphoria and absolutely want to proceed with top surgery. You have had your consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in gender affirming… Read More What is Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer After FTM or FTN Top Surgery? Posted on Jun 1, 2023 You may be considering FTM or FTN top surgery in order to effectively address your gender dysphoria. Or, you might have already successfully undergone a gender affirming mastectomy and your life now has been positively transformed. Either way, an important… Read More Case 7847: Yet Another “Dramatic” FTM Top Surgery Result Posted on May 15, 2023 It should come as no surprise whatsoever that those individuals who have undergone either FTM or FTN top surgery are incredibly happy with their gender affirming surgery results. The reasons should be quite obvious. You are, in essence, trapped in… Read More 4 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Testosterone and FTM and FTN Top Surgery Posted on May 1, 2023 There is an abundance of misconceptions and questions regarding testosterone and FTM top surgery and, to a far lesser extent, FTN top surgery. This is quite understandable given the rapid changes that are occurring in various areas of transgender issues…. Read More JP Drains and Your FTM or FTN Top Surgery Posted on Apr 1, 2023 What Are JP Drains? Surgical drains are essentially tubes that provide a means for fluid to exit from a surgically created space. In short, they can reduce the risk of fluid accumulation that can occur as a consequence of a… Read More Are There Weight or BMI Restrictions for FTM and FTN Top Surgery? Posted on Mar 1, 2023 Being overweight not only impacts one’s appearance but it can also negatively affect one’s health, depending on the extent of obesity. As the degree of being overweight increases, it is no secret that there are greater risks for having or… Read More Obtaining a Therapist Letter for FTM or FTN Top Surgery Posted on Feb 1, 2023 As part of the process of preparing to undergo gender affirming top surgery – whether it is for FTM or FTN (also MTF) – you will generally need a supportive letter from a mental health therapist. Among the important items… Read More Heartfelt Gratitude for Top Surgery Results Posted on Jan 18, 2023 There should be no doubt that gender affirming top surgery is absolutely life changing and in a very positive way. Physically and emotionally. Those who have endured gender dysphoria for years along with the associated anxiety, depression, stress and… Read More What Are Dog-Ears in FTM and FTN Top Surgery? Posted on Jan 3, 2023 I am quite commonly asked during female to male (FTM) and female to nonbinary (FTN) surgery consultations about dog-ears. In fact, aside from concerns about scars, this is probably the most commonly asked question that I am asked about the… Read More A Creative Letter of Appreciation from a FTN Top Surgery Patient Posted on Dec 18, 2022 The results for individuals undergoing gender affirming top surgery, especially FTM and FTN, are not only quite positive but are often incredibly life changing. After years of dealing with gender dysphoria related to unwanted, alien and even detested breasts, now… Read More What Can You Expect During Your Top Surgery Consultation With Dr. Turkeltaub? Posted on Dec 12, 2022 Whether you identify as a transman (FTM), transwoman (MTF), gender nonbinary (FTN) or something else, you have been dealing with gender dysphoria for a while. Perhaps, too long. Maybe, it is not so bad for you. Then again, it may… Read More Next Page »
Top Surgery and Medications to Avoid: What You Need to Know Posted on Mar 5, 2024 Whether the top surgery that you will be undergoing is female-to-male (FTM), female-to-nonbinary (FTN) or male-to-female (MTF), you are hoping that your results will be exactly what you want. And, it goes without saying: you also want your surgery to… Read More
Can You Choose Gender “X” on Your Arizona Driver’s License? Posted on Feb 5, 2024 Your female to nonbinary (FTN) top surgery is now in the rear view mirror. Finally, your appearance is what you have wanted it to be for the longest time, aligning with your gender identity. You are so happy and relieved…. Read More
Binding Before Your Top Surgery: What You Should Know Posted on Jan 11, 2024 Whether you are a transman, gender nonbinary, gender queer or something else, you have been binding so as to help address the gender dysphoria related to your chest. You have desperately wanted to have gender affirming top surgery. Consequently, you… Read More
Early Inconspicuous Scars with the Keyhole and Concentric Circle Mastectomies in FTM and FTN Top Surgery Posted on Dec 18, 2023 There are several techniques that can be employed in FTM and FTN gender affirming top surgery. The most common approaches used are the: Keyhole Concentric Circle Double Incision Free Nipple Graft Double Incision without Nipple-Areola Complexes Anchor (Inverted-T) Several factors… Read More
Customizing Your Results in FTM or FTN Top Surgery Posted on Nov 28, 2023 Female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-nonbinary (FTN) top surgery is not a one size fits all procedure. Or at least it shouldn’t be. It is a gender affirming surgery that can offer flexibility to customize the appearance of the chest… Read More
Is a Letter From Your Therapist Required Before Your Top Surgery Consultation? Posted on Oct 3, 2023 A question that we are asked by some prospective patients considering gender affirming top surgery is whether they must have a letter from their therapist prior to scheduling their consultation with me. In case you don’t know what this letter… Read More
Patient’s Letter of Appreciation for His FTM Top Surgery and the Positive Impact That it Has Had on His Life Posted on Sep 14, 2023 If you are in the process of pursuing gender affirming top surgery, you likely have heard firsthand from others as well as read online how absolutely positive and life changing the effects are from having undergone the procedure. We see… Read More
Anatomical Considerations in MTF Top Surgery Posted on Sep 6, 2023 The general concepts for MTF breast augmentation top surgery in transwomen are similar to those considered for a standard breast augmentation in cis-gender women. However, there are defined anatomical issues and limitations present much of the time that absolutely must… Read More
How Much Time Should I Take Off Work or School After My Top Surgery? Posted on Aug 1, 2023 The information provided below is not written in stone and should not be considered gospel. These are not the only “correct” recommendations as related to activities and restrictions following FTM and FTN top surgery. Recommended Guidelines Are Just That… Read More
How Can I Pay for My Top Surgery If I Have No Insurance Coverage? Posted on Jul 1, 2023 Whether you are a transman, transwoman, gender nonbinary or any other gender – you have gender dysphoria and absolutely want to proceed with top surgery. You have had your consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in gender affirming… Read More
What is Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer After FTM or FTN Top Surgery? Posted on Jun 1, 2023 You may be considering FTM or FTN top surgery in order to effectively address your gender dysphoria. Or, you might have already successfully undergone a gender affirming mastectomy and your life now has been positively transformed. Either way, an important… Read More
Case 7847: Yet Another “Dramatic” FTM Top Surgery Result Posted on May 15, 2023 It should come as no surprise whatsoever that those individuals who have undergone either FTM or FTN top surgery are incredibly happy with their gender affirming surgery results. The reasons should be quite obvious. You are, in essence, trapped in… Read More
4 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Testosterone and FTM and FTN Top Surgery Posted on May 1, 2023 There is an abundance of misconceptions and questions regarding testosterone and FTM top surgery and, to a far lesser extent, FTN top surgery. This is quite understandable given the rapid changes that are occurring in various areas of transgender issues…. Read More
JP Drains and Your FTM or FTN Top Surgery Posted on Apr 1, 2023 What Are JP Drains? Surgical drains are essentially tubes that provide a means for fluid to exit from a surgically created space. In short, they can reduce the risk of fluid accumulation that can occur as a consequence of a… Read More
Are There Weight or BMI Restrictions for FTM and FTN Top Surgery? Posted on Mar 1, 2023 Being overweight not only impacts one’s appearance but it can also negatively affect one’s health, depending on the extent of obesity. As the degree of being overweight increases, it is no secret that there are greater risks for having or… Read More
Obtaining a Therapist Letter for FTM or FTN Top Surgery Posted on Feb 1, 2023 As part of the process of preparing to undergo gender affirming top surgery – whether it is for FTM or FTN (also MTF) – you will generally need a supportive letter from a mental health therapist. Among the important items… Read More
Heartfelt Gratitude for Top Surgery Results Posted on Jan 18, 2023 There should be no doubt that gender affirming top surgery is absolutely life changing and in a very positive way. Physically and emotionally. Those who have endured gender dysphoria for years along with the associated anxiety, depression, stress and… Read More
What Are Dog-Ears in FTM and FTN Top Surgery? Posted on Jan 3, 2023 I am quite commonly asked during female to male (FTM) and female to nonbinary (FTN) surgery consultations about dog-ears. In fact, aside from concerns about scars, this is probably the most commonly asked question that I am asked about the… Read More
A Creative Letter of Appreciation from a FTN Top Surgery Patient Posted on Dec 18, 2022 The results for individuals undergoing gender affirming top surgery, especially FTM and FTN, are not only quite positive but are often incredibly life changing. After years of dealing with gender dysphoria related to unwanted, alien and even detested breasts, now… Read More
What Can You Expect During Your Top Surgery Consultation With Dr. Turkeltaub? Posted on Dec 12, 2022 Whether you identify as a transman (FTM), transwoman (MTF), gender nonbinary (FTN) or something else, you have been dealing with gender dysphoria for a while. Perhaps, too long. Maybe, it is not so bad for you. Then again, it may… Read More