Chest Masculinization Surgery (Top Surgery)

Top surgery is a big step in helping transgender men. Many transgender men put their trust in Henry Ford because we have an established history of successful procedures. Respected experts use leading techniques to help you achieve your goals.

What is top surgery?

Top surgery is a chest masculinization surgery surgery that creates a more masculine-looking chest in transgender men. It may include one or more procedures that surgeons typically perform in the same operation.

Chest masculinization top surgery at Henry Ford: Why choose us?

You receive care from a highly skilled plastic surgeon with decades of experience. We follow research-based methods that give you the best chances for good results. We are equipped to care for patients with complex medical histories.

Additional highlights of our program include:

• Personalized care: Many patients come to us knowing exactly what they’d like to have done. If you are not sure, we take time to learn about your preferences and recommend the right options for you. We always explain risks, benefits and what to expect, to help ensure you have a good experience.
• Support: Undergoing chest masculinization surgery can be exciting, but it may also come with stress and anxiety. We’ve treated many patients and do our best to make the process easier for you. We take time to answer your questions and ease your concerns. And you are welcome to bring loved ones with you to appointments.
• Same-day discharge: Chest masculinization surgery is an outpatient procedure meaning you go home the same day. You receive care from attentive nurses during your recovery. And we provide detailed at-home care instructions to help you stay comfortable and avoid complications.

Chest masculinization top surgery options

The options that are right for you depend on your body type and gender transition goals. Your care may include:

• Double mastectomy, which removes both breasts
• Eliminating excess skin near the breasts
• Repositioning and resizing the nipple and areola (dark-colored skin surrounding the nipple)
• Contouring, which repositions tissue for a natural-looking, flat chest
• Laser treatment for improved skin tightening
• Fat grafting to create more definition in the upper chest (pectoral muscles)

Chest masculinization top surgery requirements

Learn more about what's needed before gender-affirming surgery.

Additional transgender health services

Chest masculinization top surgery is one of the many services Henry Ford offers to transgender men. You can also count on our team for gender-affirming hormone therapy, laser hair removal and more. All of our specialists work together to provide coordinated care that optimizes your health and happiness. Find out more about transgender health.

Will my insurance cover top surgery?

Insurance is covering a growing number of surgeries, including top surgery. Find out more about insurance plans we accept.

The best way to learn about your coverage is by calling your insurance company. We can help. And if an authorization or appeal is necessary, we take care of it for you.