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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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

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

For transgender individuals, whether FTM or MTF, and those that are gender nonbinary (FTN), there is an indisputable incongruity between their gender identity and their appearance. That is, there is an obvious mismatch between their physical anatomy and their “preferred”… Read More

All things transgender increasingly have been occupying the social consciousness and dialogue of our society over the last several years. There are many reasons for this but that is a subject for another day. The percentage of individuals identifying as… Read More

  The following is an inspirational story of 24 year old Nora J.S. Reichardt, a TV news reporter in Des Moines, Iowa, who recently came out on air as a transwoman. Coming out to your friends as transgender is one… Read More

Top surgery, whether FTM (female to male) or FTN (female to nonbinary), is most often life changing. At a minimum, it is gender affirming – finally allowing your physical anatomy to align with your identified gender. It well addresses gender… Read More

Whether you are a transman, a transwoman, gender nonbinary or have another gender identity, you have been waiting a long time for this moment. For some, it has been a really long time or at least it seems that way…. Read More

A very common question that I am asked by my patients who either are having or who just had top surgery is “When can I shower?” It is an excellent question but also one that does not have a single… Read More

Those who have had their FTM or FTN top surgery can truly appreciate the countless benefits from their gender affirming surgery. Of course, the overwhelming and number one benefit is that the source of their dysphoria is gone. It is… Read More

A not uncommon question that many transgender and gender nonbinary individuals and/or their families have is if there are age limits or restrictions for undergoing gender affirming surgery – whether it is for FTM, FTN or MTF. Most of the… Read More

Maybe you have just had your top surgery and are in the early stages of healing. Or, perhaps you are scheduled for the procedure and are just waiting to have it done. In either case, it is likely that you… Read More

Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub is a strong believer in the power that plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures can have to change and even transform people’s lives for the better. This is probably no clearer than when he is working with… Read More

On March 30th, Governor Doug Ducey signed S.B. 1138 into law which prohibits any gender affirming surgery on individuals under the age of 18 years old. Also referred to as the “Arizona’s Children Deserve Help Not Harm Act”, this bill… Read More