Are You Ready for Transfeminine (MTF) Top Surgery?

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Are You Ready for Transfeminine (MTF) Top Surgery?

Posted on May 8, 2023 in MTF (male to female), Transgender Breast Surgery

3 Minute Read: The number of MTF top surgery procedures performed yearly has been rising substantially. Part of this can be attributed to greater awareness of this option, and social […]

Knowing If You’re Ready for Female to Male (FTM) or Female to Non-Binary (FTN) Top Surgery

Posted on Jan 13, 2023 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), Transgender Breast Surgery

3 Minute Read: Even for individuals who are born genetically and biologically female but have significant gender dysphoria, the decision to remove feminine breasts still may not always be an […]

Arizona Top Surgeon Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD is a Member of WPATH

Posted on May 5, 2022 in FTM (female to male), MTF (male to female), Top surgery, Transgender Breast Surgery, WPATH

Dr. Turkeltaub has been providing gender-affirming top surgery procedures for transgender and gender non-conforming patients for many years. He makes it his mission to create a clinical environment founded on […]

Is Gender-Affirming Breast Surgery Right for Me?

Posted on Apr 20, 2022 in Transgender Breast Surgery

3 Minute Read: Gender-affirming top surgery refers to chest/breast procedures that help trans men, trans women, gender non-binary individuals and others in the LGBTQ+ community address their gender dysphoria and […]

What Are the Advantages of Inframammary Incisions for MTF Top Surgery?

Posted on Jun 1, 2021 in MTF (male to female), Top surgery, Transgender Breast Surgery

2 Minute Read: Dr. Turkeltaub offers a variety of options for patients seeking MTF top surgery. This surgery is individualized to provide each person with the opportunity to obtain the […]

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How Do I Prepare for MTF Transgender Surgery?

Posted on May 1, 2021 in MTF (male to female), Transgender Breast Surgery

3 Minute Read: It goes without saying that the decision to proceed with male-to-female (MTF) top surgery is a major one that should not be taken lightly. The results from […]

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What Does Recovery Look Like After FTM Transgender Surgery?

Posted on Apr 14, 2021 in FTM (female to male), Recovery, Transgender Breast Surgery

3 Minute Read: FTM transgender top surgery is a life-changing procedure that requires careful planning to ensure you get the most satisfying, optimal results. The procedure is designed to remove […]

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What Should You Know Before FTM Transgender Breast Surgery?

Posted on Sep 16, 2019 in FTM (female to male), Top surgery, Transgender Breast Surgery

Female to male (FTM) top surgery is the most common gender-affirming procedure sought by those with gender dysphoria as well as by those individuals who just want to feel and […]

What Should You Know Before Male-to-Female Transgender Breast Surgery?

Posted on Sep 3, 2019 in MTF (male to female), Top surgery, Transgender Breast Surgery

Breasts have always been the foremost symbol of femininity. Therefore, pursuing breast augmentation surgery is an integral part of the male-to-female gender affirmation process, both physically and emotionally. It is […]

How Transgender Breast Surgery Is Performed

Posted on Jan 14, 2019 in FTM (female to male), MTF (male to female), Top surgery, Transgender Breast Surgery

Dr. Turkeltaub, a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), follows the WPATH Standards of Care v7, which means that certain requirements need to be met before […]