Category Archives: Top Surgery (Chest Mastectomy)

Whether you'll maintain nipple sensation after depends primarily on the technique used. Nipple-sparing approaches, such as periareolar or keyhole, buttonhole, and inverted T or anchor incision (also known as “radical reduction” or Wise pattern) top surgery, offer the best chance of preserving some degree of sensation, while free nipple grafting, which is common in double …

Top surgery includes several techniques, including double-incision, buttonhole, inverted-T or anchor incision, and periareolar and keyhole approaches. The technique that works best for you depends on your existing anatomy (chest size, skin elasticity, tissue distribution) and embodiment goals (nipples, scar preferences, and the chest contour) you want to achieve. No single technique is right for …

Dr. Gurjala, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Align Surgical Associates, recently hosted an Instagram Live on top surgery. During the discussion, Dr. Gurjala breaks down how to define your embodiment goals, how to communicate them to your surgeon, and how to avoid common pitfalls—giving you the knowledge to shape your best outcome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTIBDiODlcI Caption/subtitle instructions: …