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Female-To-Male Top Surgery
Why female-to-male top surgery?
Breasts are obviously a key indicator of gender – and this is especially so in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the weather is nice and it’s more difficult to hide under layers of clothing. Fortunately, there are a number of female-to-male top surgery procedures available at RSJ Plastic Surgery to address this. Unwanted breast tissue can be removed and the chest contoured to make it appear flat and masculine.
How is female-to-male top surgery performed?
There are three methods commonly used at RSJ Plastic Surgery in female-to-male top surgery. They are as follows:
- Keyhole
This procedure is recommended for patients who are small-chested with good skin elasticity. Dr. Jarial makes a small incision under the areola and removes the breast tissue with liposuction. No skin is removed with this method and the nipple is left in the same position as pre-surgery, though it may be reduced in size if desired. - Periareolar
In this procedure, Dr. Jarial makes one incision all the way around the areola and a second incision in a larger circle around the first – the breast tissue is then removed with liposuction. The skin in between the two incisions is also removed, so when the incision is closed the remaining skin is drawn into the nipple and pulled tight. The areola can also be reduced in size by this method but the nipple cannot be repositioned. Periareolar surgery is typically recommended for patients with moderate breast tissue and good skin elasticity. - Double incision
This procedure is usually necessary for patients with large or saggy breasts, as it allows the removal of a lot of skin and breast tissue, as well as the repositioning of the nipple to a more masculine location on the chest. Dr. Jarial makes two incisions: one at the top of the pectoral muscle and one at the bottom. The breast tissue is removed, the nipple repositioned and resized as necessary, and the two incisions sewn together.
What should I expect after my female-to-male top surgery?
Some pain, swelling, and bruising is to be expected after female-to-male top surgery at RSJ Plastic Surgery – all of which can be managed with pain medication and rest. The first couple of days are the most uncomfortable, and the swelling will largely subside within two to three weeks (though in some patients, swelling will remain for up to six months).
If a double incision procedure was performed, there will be some scarring and permanent sensation loss in the nipple (as the nerve is usually severed when the nipple is repositioned). Your scars will flatten and fade over 12-18 months, becoming less noticeable.
Mandible Contouring & Tracheal Shaving
Why mandible contouring and tracheal shaving?
Males tend to have long, wide, and angular jaws – giving the male jawline a firm, square look. Female jaws, on the other hand, are typically softer, smoother, and more rounded. Fortunately, the jaw is a facial feature that can be significantly modified and feminized. At RSJ Plastic Surgery in Florida, Dr. Jarial can reduce the size and modify the shape of a large, wide, or prominent jaw with mandible contouring.
An Adam’s apple is a key gender indicator and, at RSJ Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jarial can reduce that, too. One of the most immediately obvious differences between men and women, the Adam’s apple is built up in males during puberty as the cartilage of the voice box grows and the voice deepens. This cartilage can be surgically shaved in a tracheal shaving procedure at our Florida premises.
How are mandible contouring and tracheal shaving performed?
In a mandible contouring procedure, Dr. Jarial easily accesses the jaw through the mouth (and scars are avoided). The jaw is sawed to achieve the desired shape, reducing the width and the height as needed. The “back corners” can be shaved down this way, too. At RSJ Plastic Surgery, this procedure is often conducted at the same time as chin surgery (which you can read more about here).
Tracheal shaving is a fairly safe and minimally invasive procedure. Excess cartilage is removed from the voice box and the vocal chords are carefully preserved, reducing or removing the Adam’s apple. At RSJ Plastic Surgery, the incision for a tracheal shave is made under the chin to minimize obvious scarring.
What should I expect after my mandible contouring and tracheal shaving?
Most patients will spend one night in a West Palm Beach hospital recovering after mandible contouring. Swelling will persist after the procedure, generally becoming less noticeable after three weeks (but may remain for several months). A compression bandage is worn around the head for seven days after mandible contouring to help with this. Most patients experience some numbness but this is usually temporary.
After tracheal shaving, a sore throat may be experienced but the overall discomfort is minor and should largely subside within 24 hours. Any pain can be comfortably managed with normal painkillers.
