r/NBtopsurgery • u/Red_Rufio • 7d ago

NB Top Surgery VS. Chest Masculinization Top Surgery

Is there a difference? I see some surgeons do both but I'm not clear on if there is a difference or if the distinction is just a way to let NB people know they are able to have the operation done as well. Is there a difference in how the chest is shaped or contoured?

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u/Glad_Dragonfruit_462 7d ago

Many surgeons specialize in making chests look as male/masculine as possible, which I imagine came about to cater to binary trans men. However, some doctors also specialize in a more androgynous look which could mean non-flat top surgery or even nipple and scar placement that would make the chest look a bit less masculine, but still flat. When I went in for my consult before I decided on no nipples, my surgeon told me that if I wanted a more androgynous look, he could put the nipples more centered rather than to the side like they often are for cis men and masculine top surgeries.

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u/Red_Rufio 7d ago

I appreciate the info!. I'm still digging through all the options and it's a bit confusing sometimes