Transgender Breast Surgery

Being comfortable in your body is a basic human need. Some people find that the body they were born in does not match who they truly are. When this is the case, surgical procedures may be required to help you feel at home in your skin. At Southeastern Plastic Surgery, our board-certified plastic surgeons offer transgender patients above-the-waist operative procedures to help your find the comfort and peace you deserve.

Transgender operations are not something to be entered into lightly. During your free transgender breast surgery consultation your plastic surgeon will carefully listen to your desires and help you determine if this surgery is right for you.

We will need to work with a mental health professional who believes that transgender surgery is the next logical step for you, and that you are psychologically prepared to undergo this procedure. This is done to ensure you will get the results you truly desire from the surgery. This requires an extended period of living as your desired gender before getting surgery.

Male to Female Breast Enhancement

Breasts are one of the most basic and obvious female features. Some male to female patients find the small breasts achieved through hormone therapy are sufficient. Others look towards a breast enlargement procedure to achieve full feminization.

During your free consultation, we will help you choose the breast implant type that will most enhance your natural features. We will also determine what implant insertion option will best serve your needs and reduce visible scarring.

Breast implants can be placed above or below the muscles in your chest. Depending on your breast implant placement option, final results may take up to six months. In the first week following your surgery, minimal activity is recommended. A special compression bra will need to be worn during your recovery to minimize swelling and reduce discomfort.

Once healed, you will be able to face the world in the body you were meant to have. This increased sense of comfort and appeal helps to make recovery time negligible.

Female to Male Breast Reduction

The procedure for female to male breast reduction depends on the size of your pre-operative breasts. For patients with smaller breasts, simple procedures like liposuction may be adequate to produce a masculine appearance. For patients with larger breasts, a combination of services like breast reduction and liposuction may be required to achieve a tone, male physique.

After your breasts have been sufficiently reduced, your nipple and areola will be placed in a higher position on your chest. Reshaping the nipple is necessary to fully produce male contours.

Healing time will depend entirely on what type of surgery you require. During your free consultation, our compassionate doctors will assess your full body, and recommend the procedure that will best produce your desired results.

Achieving the body you were meant to have can be a long process. We will work closely with you during this time to help you become the person you were meant to be.

If you are interested in above the waist transgender surgery in or around Charlotte, North Carolina, please contact the understanding surgeons at Southeastern Plastic Surgery to schedule a free consultation today.