Periareolar top surgery

Periareolar top surgery, also known as peri or circumareolar, is a procedure typically recommended for people with smaller chest sizes (size A or B cup) prior to surgery. Key information includes: This procedure is usually an outpatient surgery that takes between 3 and 5 hours to complete.The FTM/N Periareolar Surgery Technique (also called the ‘donut’ or ‘circumareolar’ technique) is a chest masculinization surgery technique. This technique allows for an intermediate amount of skin removal by using incisions that run in a circular fashion around each areola.

Preparing for a surgical procedure

Doing some preparation in advance can help make sure everything goes smoothly during your hospital stay and recovery.

How long does it last?

The effects are permanent and cannot be reversed. Peri-Areolar Top Surgery is typically an outpatient surgery that lasts 3-5 hours. General anesthesia is used, but patients are rarely catheterized.

Post-op Care of top Surgery

After surgery, patients are left with two medical drains: small tubing that lines the length of the incisions, under the skin, that exit through a small incision under each arm, with a resevoir bulb attached at the ends to collect excess blood and lymphatic fluid. These drains are left in for several days to a week, and need to be emptied by the patient or an assistant a few times a day. Many surgeons also have patients wear a compression binder after surgery, for anywhere from 1-6 weeks. The binder helps prevent fluid build up, aids the skin in adhering back to the chest wall, and also helps with minimizing scars.

Recovery of top Surgery

Healing times vary, but many patients can return to desk jobs and light work after two weeks. There should be no heavy lifting, regular lifting of your arms over your head or weight training for 6-8 weeks. Light physical activity, such as walking, is recommended.

10 common questions about periareolar top surgery

1What is Periareolar?

periareolar. Adjective. (not comparable) (anatomy) Around the areola.

2Do you have to be on testosterone to get top surgery?

Do I need to be on testosterone before I can get Top Surgery? No, WPATH Standards of Care do not require hormone therapy to be eligible for Top Surgery

3Is Top surgery painful?

Top surgery can include both breast augmentation or chest masculinization. ... Chest binding can irritate the skin, damage blood vessels, and cause back pain, while silicone injections can cause pain and other complications down the line, like deformity of the breast, changes in the skin, and infections

4How long does it take an areola incision to heal?

about six weeks Although many patients feel well enough to return to their normal activities a week after surgery, a full recovery will take longer, about six weeks, so patients should be careful not over exert themselves while they heal. During the initial recovery, patients can expect some pain, swelling, and bruising

5What age can you get top surgery?

*If under 18 years of age, parental consent is required to get FTM Top Surgery. As per the WPATH Standards of Care: Chest surgery in FtM patients could be carried out earlier, preferably after ample time of living in the desired gender role and after one year of testosterone treatment.

6How long does top surgery take?

On average, an FTM or FTN top surgery procedure takes between 1.5 hours to 4 hours.

7Can breasts grow back after top surgery?

For those with smaller breasts, a procedure known as periareolar or keyhole surgery may be utilized instead. ... Regardless of which procedure your surgeon uses, breast tissue cannot regrow once removed from the body

8Does top surgery leave scars?

Common causes for scars include wounds, acne, burns and surgery. ... With FTM/N chest surgery, the techniques used during your procedure will have a direct influence on the resulting scars. Keyhole and peri-areolar incision patterns are less invasive and result in less scarring than double incision chest surgery.

9How long do you have to wear a binder after top surgery?

A binder is to be worn for one week following the date of surgery. Following the keyhole procedure, support should be worn for at least 1 month. This need not be a binder; an elastic shirt would suffice.

10How long until you can shower after top surgery?

When can I shower after top surgery? - Gender Confirmation. Within 3 to 7 days after surgery at your initial post-op visit, Dr Mosser will remove your dressing, inspect the surgical area, and give you the go ahead to begin regular showers. Until that time, you can sponge bathe to keep clean.

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Periareolar top surgery