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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2024; 57(02): 091-098
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1779481
Original Article

Masculinization of the Chest in Transmen with Large Breasts

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  • Thalaivirithan Margabandu Balakrishnan

    1   Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Facio-maxillary, Aesthetic Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Shramya Shodhan Kumar

    1   Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Facio-maxillary, Aesthetic Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • M. Aruchamy

    2   Department of Plastic Surgery, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

  • U. Rasheedha Begum

    1   Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Facio-maxillary, Aesthetic Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • M. Sridharan

    1   Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Facio-maxillary, Aesthetic Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Abstract

Background and Objectives Surgery to masculinize the chest is a frequently sought-after procedure by transmen who wish to conform their physical appearance to their gender identity. In our study, the outcomes of surgical masculinization comprising subcutaneous mastectomy through a modified elliptical incision, liposuction, reduced inert nipple–areola grafting, and quilting stitches were analyzed.

Materials and Methods Thirty-two transmen with large breasts and hypertrophied nipples and areolae underwent the above-mentioned masculinizing procedure in this prospective cohort study. Our statistically validated institutional aesthetic outcome assessment score (IAOAS) was used to analyze the outcomes at the end of the follow-up period.

Results The average period of follow-up was 24.5 months. The average final IAOAS was 23.1. The rate of complications was found to be associated with using breast binders. In all, 22 of 32 patients (68.75%) had an excellent outcome score, while 10 patients (31.25%) had a good outcome score (p = 0.025).

Conclusion Top surgery is crucial for transmasculine patients to achieve their desired gender identity as males. It is imperative that this procedure is performed to their complete satisfaction. Our single-staged comprehensive approach of subcutaneous mastectomy and liposuction with reduced inert nipple and areola grafts, which aids in a swift transition to a male role, is a prerequisite for bottom surgery at our institute.

Keywords

transgender - transmen - free nipple–areola grafting - mastectomy - adjunctive liposuction - top surgery - masculinization


Publication History

Article published online:
06 February 2024

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