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Life After Top Surgery: Healing, Scars and the Power of Gender Affirmation

Posted on Oct 20, 2025 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), Gender Affirmation, MTF (male to female), Scar, Scar treatment

Undergoing top surgery is more than a physical procedure. It’s a deeply affirming step toward aligning your body with your identity. For many transmen, transwomen and gender nonbinary individuals, this […]

Top Surgery 101: What to Expect Before, During and After Female-to-Male/Female-to-Nonbinary Gender Affirming Chest Surgery

Posted on Oct 6, 2025 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary)

For transgender men and gender non-binary individuals seeking either female-to-male (FTM) or female-to-nonbinary (FTN) top surgery, this is absolutely a life-changing step in their gender affirming journey. Choosing to undergo […]

Am I Qualified for FTM/FTN Top Surgery?

Posted on May 20, 2025 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary)

6 Min Read: For transmen and gender non-binary individuals seeking gender affirming top surgery, FTM (female-to-male) or FTN (female-to-non-binary) top surgery is often a crucial step in aligning their body […]

Similarities and Differences Between FTM and FTN Top Surgery

Posted on Apr 21, 2025 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), Top surgery

5 Min Read: Female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-nonbinary (FTN) top surgery is a category of gender-affirming procedures that allows trans men and gender nonbinary individuals to achieve a chest appearance that […]

The Cost of FTM or FTN Top Surgery

Posted on Feb 4, 2025 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary)

5 Min Read: The emotional and psychological benefits of female-to-male (FTM) or female-to-nonbinary (FTN) top surgery are unequivocally real and life changing. Just ask anyone who has already undergone the […]

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What Happens to My Nipples During FTM/FTN Top Surgery?

Posted on Oct 21, 2024 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), Nipple sensation, Nipple-areola complex

4 Min Read: Female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-non-binary (FTN) top surgery is a transformative, gender-affirming procedure that aligns a person’s physical appearance with their specific gender identity. Depending on one’s preferences, […]

How to Care for Your FTM/FTN Top Surgery Scars

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), Scar, Scar treatment

In our last blog, we discussed the type of scars that typically result from female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-nonbinary (FTN) top surgery. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to care for […]

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What Kind of Scars Should I Expect From FTM/FTN Top Surgery?

Posted on Sep 9, 2024 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), Scar, Top surgery, Transgender Breast Surgery

As much as patients are excited to embark on a transformative journey, they always feel more empowered and comforted when they understand what to expect. Female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-gender nonbinary […]

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How to Talk to Your Surgeon About FTM, FTN or MTF Top Surgery

Posted on Jul 22, 2024 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), MTF (male to female), Transgender Breast Surgery

A Guide to Top Surgery Discovering your true self and then transforming your appearance so that it aligns with your chosen gender identity is a challenging, stressful and emotional journey […]

Understanding FTM/FTN Top Surgery Techniques

Posted on Apr 22, 2024 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary)

5 Min Read: For individuals assigned female at birth who identify as male, gender nonbinary or genderqueer, undergoing top surgery is a transformational step in aligning their physical appearance with […]