Gender Affirming Mastectomy
Top Surgery is a gender affirming surgery for transgender men and non-binary individuals that creates a masculine chest.
Generally,Mastectomy is mainly performed in female breast cancer.
In this case, the main purpose is to completely remove the cancer and prevent recurrence.
However, in the case of ‘Gynecomastia’ and ‘Gender Affirming Mastectomy’, attention must be paid to the cosmetic aspect, unlike cancer surgery.
In addition, unlike mastectomy in cancer patients, it is important to preserve the nipple, areola and nerve structures as much as possible.
TOP Surgery takes you into the present moment, the only place where life exists.
Evita Clinic’s Dr. Francis Jeon is the Executive Director of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery.
He has long experience with heart, lung and thoracic deformities in a university hospital.
In 2009, he opened a private hospital focusing on gynecomastia, breast surgery and body contouring.
With his long experience, he introduced a surgical method with minimal incision and small scars.
Now, Many patients around the world are satisfied.
Operation Methods
Periareoar Minimal Approach
It is suitable for small, non-sagging breasts under a B cup.
The number of patients are this case.
Surgery and discharge are performed on the same day.
The recovery period is as short as 7 days.
The cost is about $2,500
₩ 3,500,000 won (KRW)
Circumareolar Skin Resection
It is suitable for B or C cup.
and it is suitable for breasts that are not sagging.
But, nipple sensation is somewhat decreased.
The recovery period is about 2 weeks.
The cost is about $3,200
₩ 4,500,000 won (KRW)
Inverted T (Anchor) Skin Resection
C cup or larger, suitable for sagging breasts.
The recovery period is more than 2 weeks.
It looks the best, but leaves the biggest scar.
The cost is about $3,900
₩ 5,5000,000 won (KRW)
Double Incision
D cup or larger, provide a more masculine contour.
Nipples are removed, re-sized and grafted on the chest.
The recovery period is more than 3 weeks.
The cost is about $3,900
₩ 5,500,000 won (KRW)
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Start TOP surgery
Consultation
Your decision to undergo top surgery is entirely your own.
It’s your choice when to have the surgery and for what reasons.
If you are under the age of 18, you must visit with your legal parent, and their consent is also required.
We want a letter of recommendation from a qualified mental health professional is required for surgery.
You will be evaluated for the condition of your breasts with Dr. Francis Jeon and discuss the appropriate surgical procedure.
Then, you will be given an explanation of the pre-operative precautions, the surgical procedure, and the post-operative course.
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Improve yourself
Operation
Fasting for at least 6 hours before surgery.
The operation is performed under Monitored Anesthetic Care.
Operation usually takes 2 to 3 hours.
After the surgery, you will spend 4 to 6 hours in the recovery room.
At recovery times, you will be informed about precautions, etc., and then you will be discharged from the hospital.
Upon discharge, we will provide you with a compression garment, which is recommended to be worn 24 hours a day for 2 weeks.
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Enjoy the change.
Recovery
On the first day after surgery, the doctor Francis, Jeon always checks the condition and usually removes the hemovac.
On the 7th day after surgery, the first visit is made, and our asthetition will perform the first high-frequency massage.
Two weeks after surgery, the stitches are removed.
After that, start light stretching and exercise.
After that, you will receive a massage every time you visit, and after the 3rd week, laser treatment on the scar area will start.
Swelling after surgery lasts for up to 3 or 4 months, but a good shape is gradually completed.
