MTF Top Surgery

MTF surgery helps to redress the imbalance caused by gender dysphoria by bringing a person’s body in line with their gender identity. Once you have undergone breast feminisation you can enjoy an improved self-image in a body you feel connected with.

When trans women feel happier with their bodies, this usually has an overwhelmingly positive impact on all areas of their life, restoring confidence and improving mental health, alleviating the symptoms of depression, anxiety and other associated mental illnesses.

This newfound confidence can help in the workplace, in social situations and aid with forming romantic relationships.

Top surgery results in breasts which both look and feel natural. MTF top surgery erases male characteristics. Our surgeons at the Cadogan Clinics are experts in their field and have the knowledge and skills to help you to reach your body goals.

To prepare for your male to female top surgery, you must have any existing medical conditions under control and be prepared to lose weight if you have a BMI of 25 or above. You should also quit smoking at least a couple of weeks before surgery. You should not smoke during the recovery period as this can hamper the healing process.

If you are taking female hormones, you should continue with these as normal.

If you have any questions about your top surgery, it may be a good idea to write these down and bring them with you to your initial consultation.

In the UK, you can expect to pay upwards of £6,000 for male to female top surgery. This figure can vary from person to person and largely depends on the surgical technique used and the type of implants used in surgery. Silicone implants are more expensive than saline implants.

You should expect a degree of scarring following any type of top surgery. In MTF top surgery, scars appear along the incision line, where the implant was inserted. The location and appearance of the scars depends on which surgical technique was used during your breast surgery. Most patients don’t experience a significant amount of scarring following a male to female top surgery.

Scars will fade over time, but these will not disappear completely. However a few weeks after surgery, you may wish to use bio oil which can help lessen the appearance of scars.

You should avoid smoking, tanning, excessive scrubbing and scratching the area during the healing process as these can make scarring worse. Age, skin tone and genetics can also have an impact on the appearance of scars.

Some people have a condition called keloid that causes excessive tissue growth in the wound area. Keloid scars are thicker and more noticeable than regular scars. In the unlikely event that you acquire an infection of the wound, this can also make scars thicker and it takes longer for them to go.

The Cadogan Clinic provides every patient with access to one of London’s most advanced scar minimisation programmes, led by our scar prevention team here at the clinic.

Male to female top surgery at the Cadogan Clinic results in breasts that look and feel natural. This breast feminisation helps to erase your masculine characteristics and helps to heal the disconnect caused by gender dysphoria.

Your new-look body will help improve mental health, boosting self-confidence and self-esteem, allowing you to live your life in a body that feels comfortable and right for you.

Many people who undergo MTF top surgery do not find the procedure painful. There may be some discomfort involved, particularly in the days following surgery when the area around the breasts may feel sore, swollen and bruised. If you do experience any pain or discomfort, this can be controlled using over-the-counter painkillers. But, generally speaking, top surgery is not considered to be a painful procedure.

As part of your treatment with the Cadogan Clinic, you will have access to 24/7 on-call nurse assistance for the duration of your recovery.

It is possible to reverse MTF top surgery, although it is uncommon. Breast implants stretch the skin, so if you did opt to have your implants removed, you may be left with loose or sagging skin in the chest area, which may require further surgery to rectify. It will not be possible to return your chest to the way it looked before.

 It is of paramount importance that you are 100 percent certain about your goals before taking such major steps to change your body. You must also have realistic expectations about what MTF top surgery can achieve.

Yes, it is possible to have male to female breast surgery if you are not taking hormones.

The hormone oestrogen reduces the amount of testosterone in the body and produces feminising secondary sex characteristics, including small breasts. Implants can then be placed under this breast tissue to achieve a bigger size. Breast implants can still be used if you don’t take hormones, but you may need to use tissue expanders for a period of time before surgery in order to stretch the skin and make space for the implants.

Although it is common for MTF top surgery to use breast implants, it can be done by using a process called fat transfer. In this procedure, fat is removed from one part of your body via liposuction. The fat is then treated before being injected into the chest area to create breasts. Sometimes fat transfer can be used alongside breast implants. Your surgeon will be able to advise whether natural fat transfer would be an option open to you.