Male to Female MTF Top Surgery in Sydney with Dr Kernohan
MTF Top Surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed to help you achieve a more feminine chest appearance. The procedure can be done using breast implant surgery, fat transfer or both. The surgery is similar to traditional breast augmentation in terms of decision-making processes and surgical techniques.
One primary concern is that there is enough chest skin to accommodate the implants. The nipple-areola complex in MTF top surgery patients requires special consideration to create a more feminine shape. Dr Kernohan will make suggestions about the size of implants that would be suitable to match your anatomy and desired results.
Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Michael Kernohan can help with MTF Top Gender Affirmation Surgery using breast implants, fat transfer or both.
Are You a Candidate for MTF Breast Augmentation?
You might be considered a good candidate for the procedure if you:
- Are at 18 years old or above
- Are in good mental and physical health
- Have realistic expectations from the treatment and understand what can and cannot be achieved
- Have a well-documented history of gender dysphoria and are committed to the transition
- Do not smoke or can quit it for a specified duration.
- Do not have any chronic illnesses that might interfere with the outcome of the surgery
- Have a stable weight and are not planning on losing or gaining weight
About MTF Breast Augmentation Sydney
The main goal of the surgery is to reduce ‘male’ characteristics and help you achieve a more feminine appearance with the help of breast augmentation surgery. The surgery is personalised and depends on a number of factors such as your build, the amount of breast tissue you have, and your desired aesthetic outcome. Dr Kernohan will discuss all these aspects during your consultations.
Your MTF Top Surgery Consultation
During the consultation, Dr Kernohan will go over your medical history, past surgeries, drug sensitivities, hormone therapy, and lifestyle habits.
Then, your skin, chest tissue, breast and torso are assessed. After that, Dr Kernohan will recommend possible breast implant types and placements that may work for you. He will explain options with fat transfer too. You can also ask to see before and after photographs of past patients.
Breast implants can be either silicone or saline. You can also choose different styles and sizes. You can get low, moderate, and high projection implants and choose the desired shape. All these elements will impact how your breasts will look and feel. There are a number of different incision patterns that can be used based on the size, shape, and appearance of your implant.
Once Dr Kernohan has reviewed all the elements in detail, and gained a clear understanding of your goals, he will create a surgical plan which is customised to your unique goals and needs. You will be advised regarding before and after care, the recovery, and details about the follow-up appointments.
Dr Kernohan MTF Before and After Photos
Taking a look at previous MTF Top Surgery can help reassure you. You can see Dr Kernohan’s past patient before and after photos during your consultation.
Benefits of MTF Top Surgery
Some of the potential Benefits of MTF Top Surgery include:
1. Alignment with Gender Identity
The surgery can help individuals feel more at ease in their own bodies, which can be an important step in the gender transition process.
2. Body Proportions
The procedure can help balance body proportions, contributing to an overall feminine silhouette.
3. Feminine Chest Appearance
The surgery helps create a more traditionally feminine chest contour, which can align physical appearance with gender identity.
What to Expect During MTF Top Surgery Procedure?
- The entire procedure can take around 2 to 3 hours, depending on the surgical complexity
- The procedure starts with the anaesthetist administering general anaesthesia so you can sleep comfortably through the procedure. They will monitor you thoroughly during the surgery to ensure your safety and comfort
- Then, Dr Kernohan will create an incision in one of the three possible locations: below your breast, around the areola, or under the arm
- Next, implants are placed and incisions will be closed with the help of sutures
- Dressings will be applied on the incision, followed by a compression bandage in order to reduce swelling that naturally occurs after surgery
What to Expect After MTF Top Surgery?
You should expect swelling, soreness, and bruising post-MTF Top Surgery. These will typically resolve in a couple of weeks. You will be required to take at least two weeks off work to rest and recover.
Pain and discomfort are also to be expected, especially during the initial few weeks. Keep on taking the pain meds and the discomfort will subside. Complete recovery can take anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks. While the results will be immediately visible post-surgery, it is important to remember that your breasts are still swollen. The results will become more evident as your swelling goes down over the coming months.
You will be given detailed information about your recovery process, oral and topical medications and activity schedule. Make sure to stick to the instructions as closely as possible to optimise your recovery.
Final Results of MTF Top Surgery
MTF Top Surgery can alter your appearance. Once the swelling goes down, you can see the final results of your procedure. While you can see the difference in your breast size after the surgery, the swelling makes it difficult to evaluate the results.
Most of the swelling will subside in about 12 weeks’ and then you will be able to see the actual results of the surgery. Some residual swelling will be left which will take a couple of months to go away.
How Much does MTF Top Surgery Costs in Sydney?
The costs of an MTF Top Surgery in Sydney depend on various factors such as:
- Surgeon’s reputation, level of experience, qualifications
- What is included in the surgical quote or price estimate?
- Where is surgery performed?
- Whether surgery is a medically-indicated or cosmetic procedure
- The complexity of the case
Low-cost breast augmentation procedures in Sydney range from $7,000 to $10,000 while mid-range implant surgeries are $10,000 to $13,000. Premier quality procedures performed by a skilled specialist plastic surgeon start at $13,000 and may go up to $17,000 or even higher.
Learn more about Dr Kernohan’s plastic surgery fees on Dr Kernohan’s pricing page. Alternatively, you can contact Dr Kernohan’s team for a price estimate or to set up an appointment.
At this stage, Medicare is unlikely to cover any of your procedure although cover for Gender Surgeries is being considered in future.
Risks and Complications of MTF Top Surgery
Possible risks and complications associated with MTF Top Surgery include bleeding, anaesthesia risks, infection, haematoma, poor scarring, persistent pain, changes in breast/nipple sensation, wrinkling of the skin over the implant, seroma, development of tight scar tissue around the implant i.e. capsular contracture, implant rupture/leakage, the faulty position of the implant, and the possibility of having to undergo revision surgery. You may also have a slight risk of BII or BIA-ALCL. Dr Kernohan will discuss risks and complications during the consultation.
Check plastic surgery risks page for more details.
FAQs about MTF Top Surgery
Here is a list of frequently asked questions we get regarding MTF Top Surgery:
