Male-to-female gender affirmation surgery: breast reconstruction with Ergonomix round prostheses

People with gender dysphoria are becoming more prevalent and more universally accepted. Social, hormonal, and surgical gender transition are able to substantially improve their quality of life. Various gender affirmation surgery (GAS) options are available to address gender dysphoria in the male-to-female (MtF) population, including facial and chest feminization, body contouring, and genital surgery. While hormone replacement therapy may result in some degree of breast development, it is often insufficient to effectively result in an adequate female-like breast contour. The creation of a female chest is generally the first surgical step in the transition. The primary aim of this manuscript is to describe the surgical technique with ergonomix round prostheses used at our high-volume GAS center and to point out how anatomical differences between trans-female and cis-female patients impact surgery. Furthermore, we provide an overview of the demographic data and postoperative outcomes.

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People with gender dysphoria are increasingly accepted, with surgical options such as facial and chest feminization, body contouring, and genital surgery. Surgical techniques and anatomical differences play a significant role in postoperative outcomes for male-to-female transgender patients.