Top surgery is a gender affirmation procedure that alters the shape, size and overall appearance of the chest. Patients for top surgery are trans men and women, as well as non-binary patients. The surgery is typically performed by a plastic surgeon who is trained to perform gender affirmation procedures. If you are interested in undergoing gender affirmation surgery, then you might want to know more about top surgery prices in Sydney.
The Top Surgery procedure can be performed on transgender women to make their breasts look more feminine or transgender men to help them achieve a more masculine chest.
As a result, there is both FTM Top Surgery (female-to-male) and MTF Top Surgery (male-to-female).
Dr Jeremy Hunt is Specialist Plastic Surgeon with cosmetic clinics in Sydney and Wollongong NSW. He has performed hundreds of breast procedures in over 20 years of practice. Dr Maryam Seyedabadi has recently joined the practice in Edgecliff and is available now for consultations on a range of plastic surgery for transgender men and women.
The criteria for getting top surgery in Australia is:
The cost of top surgery depends on a range of factors including the experience and expertise of the surgeon, your hospital and how much coverage you will be able to get from Medicate or insurance. In general, the cost of top surgery will include:
The first and most important thing that will make a major part of the overall quote will be the surgeon’s fee. Obviously, this will be the biggest chunk of the entire cost and is highly dependent on the experience and expertise of the surgeon. The more experienced a surgeon is, the higher are the chances that he or she will charge more than a surgeon with little to no experience in the field.
The next thing that is of critical importance is the surgical facility or the hospital where the surgeon is going to perform the surgery. Make sure you visit the facility beforehand and ensure they are able to cater to all kinds of emergency situations.
Your quote also involves the fees of an anaesthetic surgeon. Again, this varies from hospital to hospital and surgeon to surgeon. Make sure to know the cost beforehand.
During and post the surgery, you will be administered medications, primarily comprising of antibiotics and pain killers. The overall cost given to you will include the cost of the medications used during the process and during the post-surgical phase.
You will be asked to wear post-surgery garments to minimise the swelling and help with recovery. These garments boost up the healing process and help you feel more comfortable during the recovery period.
You will be asked to undergo a series of medical tests and x-rays for the top surgery. A series of tests and x rays will be performed to ensure you are a suitable candidate for the procedure and there are no contraindications.
Prices vary and the cost is based on the experience and expertise of the surgeon, the factors listed above and how much (if any) assistance you will be able to get from Medicare & Health Insurance.
The price ranges are:
Please Contact us or Phone the clinic for a more accurate estimate.
Choosing the right surgeon for your gender affirmation surgery can be a difficult task. Here are a few tips that will help you:
One of the best and easiest things you can do in order to reach your dream surgeon is to ask for referrals from your local GP. Generally, they will be able to make great recommendations.
Another thing you can do is do your own research with the help of the internet. Make sure to pay close attention to their credentials and ensure they are credible and experienced to perform the top surgery.
Make sure to select a highly experienced surgeon who has performed top surgeries on plenty of patients. The more experienced the surgeon is, the higher are the chances of getting the results you desire.
The medical facility where the surgery is performed is important too. Have a close look at the surgical facility/ hospital, your surgeon is planning to perform the surgery at.
You need to feel comfortable with the surgeon. Make sure the surgeon is able to answer all your questions and queries regarding the surgery. By the end of your consultation, you will have a fairly clear idea of whether the surgeon is right for you or not.
Here is a list of frequently asked questions we get regarding top surgery in Australia:
When can you sleep on your side after top surgery?
Dr Jeremy Hunt is specialist plastic surgeon performing breast, body, face and nose surgery in Australia. He is a member of FRACS & ASPS and has over 20 years of experience providing plastic surgery in Sydney.
Careful, considerate and honest, Dr Jeremy Hunt works with you to find a solution that is optimal for your body and your lifestyle. Every patient is unique and, through his guidance, can achieve good results.
Dr Hunt’s personal, one-on-one service and attention to detail has given thousands of women and men from the Sydney & Wollongong NSW area and across Australia the aesthetic results they desire.
Dr Jeremy A Hunt MBBS FRACS graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine degree from Sydney University in 1990 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and member of ASPS – the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. He completed a Fellowship at the prestigious University of Texas in the United States, where he learnt from some of the world’s very best plastic surgeons.
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If breast reduction is something you’re considering, Dr Hunt can thoroughly explain all the options to you in a one-on-one consultation.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health professional.