
The Average Cost of Top Surgery Across Canada
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FTM chest surgery may be the most important procedure a trans man undertakes during their transition process. Because this type of surgery eliminates the presence of the traditionally female associated breasts, you can now be comfortable in your own skin.
The surgery itself removes most of your breast tissue. However, in all cases there will still be some breast tissue that remains in the chest wall post-surgery. This is nothing to worry about. Our bodies are complex units and you will not notice the remaining tissue.FTM chest surgery considerably reduces your risk of developing breast cancer. Because of the significant lack of breast tissue, cancer cells will have a hard time developing in that area. Conversely, there have been cases of individual’s getting breast cancer after they’ve had their breasts removed due to the remaining tissue found in the chest wall and other contributing factors that we will explore below.Undergoing routine checks with your doctor is a great way to stay ahead of the game. A traditional mammogram will probably not be possible after FTM surgery, but your doctor can still perform clinical exams such as MRI and screening to detect cancer.On top of visiting your physician for breast cancer checks, you can give yourself monthly at-home breast exams. It’s important to know your upper body before and after chest reconstruction surgery, that way you will notice any invariables in that area.Look out for changes in feeling, size and appearance.Although your risk for breast cancer diminishes after FTM top surgery here are some things to keep in mind: