Top surgery isn't exclusive to any particular gender. And it's important to know that not everyone desires or has access to gender-affirming surgical procedures. But for many people, it can be a life-saving decision.
Total out of pocket costs without insurance coverage for chest reconstruction top surgery at our office can range between $8,500 to $10,000. You can view our page on Fees and Financing to learn more.
Is top surgery covered by Medicare Australia? – Does Medicare cover top surgery prices? Medicare may pay for some of the individual treatments associated with gender confirmation surgery including surgeries, medications, tests and consultations. Medicare may only partially cover the cost of Top surgery.
In Sydney, FTM Top Surgery cost can range from $10,000 to $20,000.
The best candidates for male chest reconstruction
Though most individuals undergoing top surgery are 18 or older, younger individuals may be considered for the procedure if the patient, their legal guardians, and their mental health professional are in agreement that top surgery is appropriate.
Because teenagers in most states must be 18 before they can provide medical consent, surgeons require parental consent and approval letters from mental health care providers. The two- to four-hour procedure costs anywhere from $9,000 to $17,000, depending on facility and anesthesia fees.
Double incision top surgery with nipple grafts
Also known as a bilateral subcutaneous mastectomy with nipple grafts, this procedure is typically recommended for patients with larger chests and bodies. This procedure is usually an inpatient surgery that takes between 3 and 4 hours for the surgeon to complete.
But new research shows that having a high BMI is not a major risk factor in top surgery. A 2021 study from Georgetown University found that although rates of minor complications are higher for patients with obesity, acute complications from top surgery are comparable for patients with and without obesity.
Pain. You may experience some discomfort for a few days after surgery, but generally after four to five days your pain will ease and can be managed with over-the-counter acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Dressings and drains. You will have dressings and possibly drains in place when you leave the hospital.
You can get pregnant after chest reconstruction top surgery, although you will not be able to chest/breastfeed unless you only had a reduction. Having chest reconstruction top surgery otherwise has no effect on your fertility and reproductive capacity.
They will gradually fade and flatten over time. The final appearance of your scars may not be apparent for 12-18 months.
Within 3 to 7 days after surgery at your initial post-op visit, your surgeon will remove the dressings, make sure your chest is healing properly, and give you the go ahead to begin regular showers. Take care to let the water gently run over your chest and avoid any scrubbing until completely healed.
A gender dysphoria test is a set of psychological questions to determine whether you have gender dysphoria. The gender therapist will talk to you about your symptoms, how long they've been going on for if there are any related complications such as depression or anxiety, and other possible causes for these feelings.
How much does it cost for FTM top surgery? In general, you should expect the cost of an FTM top surgery to start at some AUD 10,000. For a more specific quote, contact Dr Patrick Briggs, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Melbourne.
You can usually consent to your own medical treatment when you are aged 16 and over. The parents of a child (under 18) are usually the appropriate persons to give consent for the medical treatment of a child. Parents by law are considered to have full responsibility for any of their children who are under 18 years.
Nationally, the Australian Medical Association position statement on body image and health7 states that patients under 18 years of age should not have procedures to 'modify or enhance physical appearance', unless it is in their 'medical and or psychological interests'.
The degree of sensation after surgery is usually similar to the sensation of the upper chest before surgery. Thus, sensation is still present, but is diminished from the sensation in the nipples that is usually present before surgery.
You will be sore and will need to rest for about a week after surgery. During this time, you may need someone to help you at home. We do want you to walk around the evening after surgery to prevent blood clots form forming in your legs. Avoid strenuous activity or lifting more than 5 pounds for two weeks after surgery.
Patients are able to sleep on their side about 2-3 weeks after surgery, after the bandages and binder have come off. Patients should NOT sleep on their stomach until 3 weeks after surgery, when any nipple graft healing has stabilized.
The possible risks of transmasculine top surgery include, but are not limited to, bleeding, infection, poor healing of incisions, hematoma, loss of nipple sensation, loss of the nipple and areola, and anesthesia risks.
We advice you to wear a compression binder after Top Surgery, 24/7 for at least 4 weeks. The binder helps prevent fluid build up and aids the skin in adhering back to the chest wall.