Our Patient’s Heartfelt Letter of Appreciation for Their Top Surgery Results Posted on Oct 2, 2024 As previously noted, the incredibly positive impact that gender affirming top surgery has on a person with gender dysphoria can’t be overstated (Heartfelt Gratitude for Top Surgery Results). This is a truly life changing procedure, both emotionally and physically,… Read More 3D Tattooing of the Nipple-Areola Complexes after FTN and FTN Top Surgery Posted on Sep 5, 2024 Not everyone who undergoes either FTM or FTN top surgery wants their nipple-areola complexes (“nipples” for short) surgically replaced and there are many reasons for this choice. Electing to have no nipples is definitely an option when undergoing either a… Read More Recommended Activity Restrictions Following FTM and FTN Top Surgery Posted on Aug 9, 2024 In the recent posting “Do Postoperative Activity Restrictions Reduce Risks for Thick Scars in FTM and FTN Top Surgery?”, I detailed the effects that various activities can have on the ultimate scar appearance. Recommendations were also made regarding activity restrictions… Read More Will I Need to Wear a Binder After FTM or FTN Top Surgery? Posted on Jul 22, 2024 Both FTM (female-to-male) and FTN (female-to-nonbinary) gender affirming top surgery are incredibly positive and effective procedures if you are experiencing significant gender dysphoria. It is, without exaggeration, life changing. Just ask others who have already had top surgery. The mental… Read More Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Discusses Things to Consider Before Transgender or Nonbinary Top Surgery Posted on Jun 4, 2024 Steven Turkeltaub, MD outlines factors transgender and gender nonbinary patients should consider before top surgery, including budget, overall health and more. Scottsdale, AZ – Renowned Scottsdale plastic surgeon Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation and consideration… Read More Do Postoperative Activity Restrictions Reduce Risks for Thick Scars in FTM and FTN Top Surgery? Posted on Jun 4, 2024 FTM and FTN top surgery procedures are life changing procedures in individuals with gender dysphoria. If you have had top surgery, you already know this. If you are seeking to undergo top surgery, it is likely that you have heard… Read More Is it Possible to Have FTM or FTN Top Surgery after Having a Breast Reduction? Posted on May 23, 2024 At present, you identify either as a transman (FTM) or as gender nonbinary (FTN). You have been experiencing significant gender dysphoria for a while and are very interested in having top surgery to get rid of your breasts. Relevant to… Read More Can I Start Testosterone After Having Top Surgery? Posted on Apr 2, 2024 Gender and gender identity are very personal. They are individualized to fit your perceptions and feelings of who you are. It is not one size fits all. Not all transmen are the same nor are all gender nonbinary or gender… Read More 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 Next Page »
Our Patient’s Heartfelt Letter of Appreciation for Their Top Surgery Results Posted on Oct 2, 2024 As previously noted, the incredibly positive impact that gender affirming top surgery has on a person with gender dysphoria can’t be overstated (Heartfelt Gratitude for Top Surgery Results). This is a truly life changing procedure, both emotionally and physically,… Read More
3D Tattooing of the Nipple-Areola Complexes after FTN and FTN Top Surgery Posted on Sep 5, 2024 Not everyone who undergoes either FTM or FTN top surgery wants their nipple-areola complexes (“nipples” for short) surgically replaced and there are many reasons for this choice. Electing to have no nipples is definitely an option when undergoing either a… Read More
Recommended Activity Restrictions Following FTM and FTN Top Surgery Posted on Aug 9, 2024 In the recent posting “Do Postoperative Activity Restrictions Reduce Risks for Thick Scars in FTM and FTN Top Surgery?”, I detailed the effects that various activities can have on the ultimate scar appearance. Recommendations were also made regarding activity restrictions… Read More
Will I Need to Wear a Binder After FTM or FTN Top Surgery? Posted on Jul 22, 2024 Both FTM (female-to-male) and FTN (female-to-nonbinary) gender affirming top surgery are incredibly positive and effective procedures if you are experiencing significant gender dysphoria. It is, without exaggeration, life changing. Just ask others who have already had top surgery. The mental… Read More
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon Discusses Things to Consider Before Transgender or Nonbinary Top Surgery Posted on Jun 4, 2024 Steven Turkeltaub, MD outlines factors transgender and gender nonbinary patients should consider before top surgery, including budget, overall health and more. Scottsdale, AZ – Renowned Scottsdale plastic surgeon Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation and consideration… Read More
Do Postoperative Activity Restrictions Reduce Risks for Thick Scars in FTM and FTN Top Surgery? Posted on Jun 4, 2024 FTM and FTN top surgery procedures are life changing procedures in individuals with gender dysphoria. If you have had top surgery, you already know this. If you are seeking to undergo top surgery, it is likely that you have heard… Read More
Is it Possible to Have FTM or FTN Top Surgery after Having a Breast Reduction? Posted on May 23, 2024 At present, you identify either as a transman (FTM) or as gender nonbinary (FTN). You have been experiencing significant gender dysphoria for a while and are very interested in having top surgery to get rid of your breasts. Relevant to… Read More
Can I Start Testosterone After Having Top Surgery? Posted on Apr 2, 2024 Gender and gender identity are very personal. They are individualized to fit your perceptions and feelings of who you are. It is not one size fits all. Not all transmen are the same nor are all gender nonbinary or gender… Read More
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