You do not have to be on testosterone in order to get top surgery. Your top surgery wont always be denied by insurance. Although sometimes that is the case it is always worth trying, or appealing (if it gets denied).

Is Top surgery only for FTM?

Top surgery is not the only FTM procedure or the only gender-affirming surgery we do – it is simply the most requested. There are also transmasculine procedures available and even trusted referrals to other providers with high standards for bottom (genitalia) surgery as well.

Who qualifies for top surgery?

The criteria state that you must:Have persistent, well-documented gender dysphoria.Have the capacity to make a fully informed decision and to consent to treatment.Be of legal age to make health care decisions in your country (age of majority or age 18 in the U.S.)More items •27 Sep 2019

Do you need a letter for top surgery?

As per the WPATH Standards of Care, Dr. King requires that patients have a support letter from a qualified mental health professional recommending FTM Top Surgery.

Can you get top surgery if you bind?

Do NOT bind your chest with duct tape or plastic wrap. If you hope to get top surgery (a procedure to reduce or remove breast tissue), binding frequently can affect skin elasticity and impact surgery outcomes (4,5).

Do you need gender dysphoria to get top surgery?

The WPATH Standards of Care requirements for having Top Surgery are pretty straightforward: Persistent, well-documented gender dysphoria; Capacity to make a fully informed decision and to consent for treatment; Age of majority in a given country (if younger, follow the SOC for children and adolescents);

Can a 13 year old wear a binder?

It used to be that when a 13-year-old wanted a binder for school, it meant a trip to Staples. (Common-sense binding guidelines include: Dont use Ace bandages or duct tape, dont bind at night, limit a binder to eight to 10 hours a day, dont shower in it, dont wear two, and dont wear one that is too small.)

How can I flatten my chest without a binder?

A tight sports bra or undershirt under one or two larger shirts, like a button up shirt hanging loose, (shirts with pockets on the chest are particularly good) can make your chest look dramatically smaller.

Why is my daughter binding her breasts?

Some adolescent girls bind their breasts as they enter puberty. This is done usually for reasons of modesty (they do not want others to see them), embarrassment (they do not want others to know they have started developing), or desire to be as they previously were (they do not want to have breasts yet).

Does chest binding reduce breast size?

Binding. Binding involves wrapping material tightly around the breasts to flatten them. It will not shrink breast tissue or prevent the breasts from growing, but binding can help the breasts look smaller and may make a person feel more comfortable.

Is Binding bad for your breasts?

Binding improperly or for too long can lead to chest and back pain. It is safest and most common to bind using a dedicated binder, an article of clothing designed specifically for this purpose.

Does sleeping with a bra on make breasts smaller?

Theres nothing wrong with wearing a bra while you sleep if thats what youre comfortable with. Sleeping in a bra will not make a girls breasts perkier or prevent them from getting saggy. And it will not stop breasts from growing or cause breast cancer.