Transforming Lives Through Top Surgery: Chest Masculinization
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
I'm excited to share insights into top surgery for my Cisgender patient. Unlike breast reduction, top surgery, or chest masculinization surgery, aims to create a masculine chest, addressing more than just the size of the breasts. It involves a comprehensive understanding of what defines a masculine versus a feminine chest, including considerations of nipple position, areola size, and overall ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
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Cis, Gender Fluid and Non-binary Top Surgery
Thursday, April 13th, 2023
I see many patients, and a recent patient encounter made me realize that it’s important to emphasize that like gender is fluid, so is surgery! In particular, top surgery, a life-changing procedure that has found popularity among patients seeking to align their body with their gender identity. Each Person's Journey to Chest Masculinization Is Unique While many associate top surgery with ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Breast Information, Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery, Top Surgery
An Introduction to FTM Top Surgery
Thursday, January 19th, 2023
For people undergoing female-to-male (FTM) or female-to-nonbinary (FTN) transition, top surgery, sometimes referred to as “chest masculinization surgery”, can be a crucial step to being able to align how they look on the outside with how they feel and who they are on the inside. My team and I in Beverly Hills strive to create a welcoming and comfortable ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
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The Impact of FTM Surgery by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Wednesday, July 13th, 2022
Masculinizing chest surgery is a life-changing procedure that profoundly impacts the quality of life for female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-nonbinary (FTN) transitioning patients. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I take great pride in being part of my patients' FTM or FTN journey. During your female-to-male top surgery evaluation, it’s not only the breast size that is considered, but also ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Top Surgery
FTM TOP Surgery Techniques
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016
As a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in FTM Top surgery, one of the discussions I have with patients is what the most appropriate surgical procedure is. The best technique is based on two things, breast size and nipple position. Those with larger breasts who have lower positioned nipples benefit from the Double Incision technique with Free Nipple Grafts. This technique ...
Posted by Dr. Babak Dadvand
Filed in Top Surgery
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