Is it possible to have FTM top surgery after a breast reduction?

April 2, 2018
Asked By:semperjuris in Agoura Hills, CA

I had a breast reduction in order to alleviate severe back pain about two years ago. The reduction was accomplished using a free nipple graft method due to the size of my breasts. However, I am also a transgender man who is currently pre-op and not yet on testosterone. I was wondering if my previous breast reduction would prohibit me from getting FTM Subcutaneous Mastectomy and male chest contouring in the future.

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April 4, 2018

Answer: FTM

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Gary J. Alter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 4, 2018

Answer: FTM

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Gary J. Alter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 13, 2025

Answer: Yes, you can have top surgery after breast reduction

Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
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January 13, 2025

Answer: Yes, you can have top surgery after breast reduction

Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSBoard Eligible Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2019

Answer: TOP Surgery after Breast Reduction

February 12, 2019

Answer: TOP Surgery after Breast Reduction

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August 16, 2018

Answer: FTM top surgery after breast reduction

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June 8, 2018

Answer: FTM after breast reduction

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Answer: FTM after breast reduction

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