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MTF Top Surgery Brisbane
MTF top surgery, also known as male-to-female top surgery, is performed to change the appearance of the chest to create a more feminine appearance.
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What is MTF top surgery?
The procedure typically involves the insertion of breast implants, or the transfer of fat tissue to create breasts. Sometimes, a breast augmentation with implants can be combined with a fat transfer.
Here in Brisbane, the surgeons who operate at Valley Plastic Surgery work closely with each patient to design a personalised top surgery plan that is tailored to their unique needs and aesthetic preferences.
Suitable candidates for MTF (Male-to-Female) top surgery
Candidates will have a thorough consultation and health screening to assess their suitability for the procedure, ensuring they understand the process and can have a personalised surgery plan to minimise complications.
Consultations take place at Valley Plastic Surgery in Brisbane, and our team will provide any additional information needed. A referral from your general practitioner is required to book a consultation. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about the consultation process.
Requirements in Australia
Currently, in Australia, candidates seeking top surgery must be over 16, have a documented history of gender incongruence for at least 12 months, and have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria from a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist. They must also demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions.
For more information about these requirements, you are welcome to contact our team before your consultation.
Physical health assessment
To determine if a candidate is suitable for surgery, a detailed health evaluation will be essential. Candidates need to be in good overall health, not pregnant, and either non-smokers or prepared to quit before the surgery.
Suitable candidates should also have realistic expectations about the results, be able to follow set recovery guidelines, and attend follow-up appointments.
How MTF (Male-to-Female) top surgery is performed
During your consultation, your surgeon will thoroughly explain the procedure to ensure that you understand each step. Recognising the personal nature of gender, the surgery will be customised to meet your individual needs.
The surgeries are performed under general anaesthesia at accredited facilities, by highly qualified surgeons.
After assessing your needs, your surgeon will detail the specific type of chest feminisation surgery that you will have. You may undergo a breast augmentation with breast implants, or fat grafting, to create new breasts. You will meet with your surgeon beforehand to confirm the details of your procedure and ensure that you share a mutual understanding of your desired results.
Types of chest feminisation surgery
MTF (Male-to-Female) top surgery primarily involves breast augmentation to create a more feminine-looking chest. This type of surgery can be achieved through different methods, depending on the patient’s anatomy, goals, and surgeon’s recommendations.
A breast augmentation with breast implants
Breast implants are available in a variety of shapes and projections, as well as a wide variety of sizes. These options allow for a high level of personalisation when it comes to how the new breasts will look.
You will be presented will all of your options during your consultation process, so that you can design your new breasts. The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic.
Fat grafting (Autologous fat transfer)
Fat grafting involves moving fat to the chest area from another part of the body, so that the fat can be shaped to create new breasts.
The procedure generally involves liposuction to remove fat from other parts of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks. The harvested fat is then purified and injected into the chest area to create the breasts.
The fat grafting technique is generally considered to be less invasive than breast augmentation with implants. Like an augmentation, fat grating is performed under general anaesthesia.
A combined approach
Some patients may opt to combine a procedure to place breast implants with a fat transfer. A combined approach offers a change in the aesthetics of the results – for example, it may help to make breast implants less visible in patients who have less fat volume on the chests.
With your surgeon, you can discuss the potential results of each procedure option and decide which method is right for you. Your surgeon can also make recommendations based on your personal preferences and features.
What to expect during recovery
Recovery from chest feminisation top surgery will require patients to follow their surgeons’ personalised instructions. Follow-up appointments will generally be required to monitor healing throughout the patient’s recovery.
After the procedure, patients may experience discomfort, swelling, and bruising around the chest, which can be managed with prescribed medications. Wearing a supportive surgical bra or bandage can help to minimise swelling and support the new breasts.
During the first week, gentle movements are recommended to avoid straining the chest muscles and disrupting the surgical site. Heavy lifting, raising arms above shoulder level, and strenuous exercise should also be avoided. Keeping incision sites clean and dry will be essential to prevent infection – patients will receive detailed wound care instructions from their surgeon.
As recovery progresses, patients can gradually resume normal activities, but strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided for at least six weeks. Maintaining realistic expectations and following post-operative instructions will be key throughout recovery.
Patients will be instructed to look for any signs that complications, such as wound infection, may have occurred and to take the steps to seek further advice or medical attention.
Costs of MTF (Male-to-Female) top surgery at Valley Plastic Surgery in Brisbane
The total costs of MTF (Male-to-Female) top surgery can vary from patient to patient. It is a highly personalised and tailored procedure, so costs will need to be based on the details of your procedure plan.
A variety of factors can influence costs, including the type of procedure (a breast augmentation, fat grafting or a combination of both), the choice of breast implants, surgeon’s fees, anaesthesia fees and more.
The complexity of the surgery, influenced by individual anatomy and goals, affects the specific procedure steps. Sometimes, patients may need additional procedures or modifications to achieve their desired results, which can further impact the overall costs.
To get detailed information about costs, it’s best to discuss your procedure during a consultation. If you have questions about costs beforehand, please contact our team.
Surgery risks and complications
Chest feminisation surgery, like all surgical procedures, involves certain risks that need careful consideration. These risks can be significantly reduced through the high-quality care provided by our experienced surgeons. Ensuring that candidates are well-suited for the procedure and do not have any health contraindications is also an important step to prevent complications.
Medical risks and complications can include infection, excessive bleeding, changes in chest or nipple sensation (temporary or permanent), seroma (fluid accumulation), blood clots, haematoma (blood collection), scarring, and reactions to anaesthesia.
During your consultation, your surgeon will detail these risks and assess your personal risk level. This discussion helps patients make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the surgery. Surgeons will also explain how to minimise these risks.
Patients will be informed about warning signs during recovery that may indicate complications and provided with steps to seek further advice or medical attention if necessary.
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