Where Mythology, Aesthetics, and Surgical Mastery Converge

At Evita Clinic, gender-affirming chest surgery—commonly referred to as “top surgery”—is not simply the removal of breast tissue. It is a highly individualized and affirming process that reshapes the chest to align with a person’s gender identity, empowering them with both physical comfort and emotional well-being.
Among the available techniques, Dr. Francis Jeon most frequently performs the Double Incision Mastectomy, especially for individuals with larger chest volume, lower skin elasticity, or those seeking a flatter, more traditionally masculine contour.

Precision That Goes Far Beyond Tissue Removal

Contrary to common assumptions, gender-affirming chest surgery is not merely a mechanical procedure. It requires a blend of surgical skill, aesthetic sensitivity, and deep understanding of each patient’s goals.

Free Nipple–Areola Graft Viability

After resizing, the nipple–areola complexes are grafted into positions that fit the desired chest shape. Their successful healing and revascularization are essential for both functional recovery and aesthetic outcome.

Intentional and Personalized Incision Placement

The lower incision is carefully aligned with the inferior border of the pectoralis major muscle, creating natural shadowing and definition. This alignment contributes to a chest that appears balanced, harmonious, and confidently aligned with the patient’s identity.

Yet no two bodies are the same.
Chest width, tissue distribution, ribcage curvature, skin quality, and personal goals mean that the ideal incision pattern must always be tailored—never standardized.

The Origin of Dr. Jeon’s “Eye of Ra” Design

Through many years of surgical refinement, Dr. Jeon developed a unique incision design he calls the “Eye of Ra Design.”
The sweeping curves, radiating branches, and balanced symmetry of the preoperative markings resemble the ancient Egyptian symbol known as the Eye of Ra.

More interestingly, the mirrored design on the chest evokes both mythological symbols:

  • Eye of Ra (right eye) → strength, protection, assertion

  • Eye of Horus (left eye) → healing, restoration, wholeness

Together, they form a symbolic reflection of the gender-affirming journey itself:
a blend of courage, healing, and authentic self-expression.

Mythology Meets the Surgical Journey

These mythological concepts resonate in meaningful ways with the experience of chest reconstruction.

“Eye of Ra”: Sculpting Strength and Identity

The bold, intentional incision lines shape strong chest contours, reinforcing personal empowerment and masculine or flat-chested aesthetics—based on the individual’s desired outcome.

“Eye of Horus”: Healing, Restoration, and Integration

The survival and integration of the nipple–areola graft echo the myth of loss and renewal, symbolizing the restoration of wholeness and embodiment.

Together, these motifs capture the essence of gender-affirming surgery:

  • Bringing the outer form into alignment with one’s identity
  • Supporting both physical healing and emotional affirmation

Why Dr. Jeon’s Design Enhances Outcomes

A More Defined and Natural-Looking Chest

The curved incisions complement natural muscular borders, producing a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing result.

Flexible and Inclusive Customization

This design adapts to a wide variety of chest shapes and gender goals—whether a traditionally masculine contour or a flat, non-masculinized chest is desired.

Improved Symmetry and Nipple Placement

The bilateral “wing” geometry supports precise and balanced positioning of the nipple–areola grafts.

Higher Satisfaction Across Diverse Patients

Many patients, regardless of gender identity (trans men, nonbinary individuals, gender-expansive people), express that their results feel “naturally mine”—a reflection of both skilled technique and genuine patient-centered care.

Conclusion:

Where Surgical Artistry Meets Personal Transformation

The “Eye of Ra” design is more than a creative visual reference—it represents Dr. Jeon’s dedication to refining a technique that respects the body, identity, and lived experience of every patient.

By weaving together:

  • anatomical expertise
  • artistic understanding of form
  • and the symbolic power of ancient mythology

this approach elevates gender-affirming chest surgery into a deeply personal and transformative experience.

The Eye of Ra and the Eye of Horus remind us that gender-affirming surgery is not only about physical change.
It is about reclaiming strength, embracing healing, and affirming an authentic and self-defined identity.