A modified no vertical scar technique in gender reassignment mastectomy: A description and case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background and introduction

Surgical interventions, such as mastectomies, play a key role in gender affirmation for female-to-male (FtM) transitions, helping to improve psychological well-being. This article explores a modified FtM mastectomy technique that minimizes scarring and maintains NAC integrity.

Materials and methods

A 28-year-old transgender male underwent chest masculinization surgery using an inferior pedicle technique. This approach aimed to reduce scarring by avoiding vertical incisions, while preserving the NAC. Liposuction was performed in the upper quadrants to further enhance the masculinization effect. The NAC was repositioned to approximate male chest proportions, with postoperative follow-ups conducted to assess healing and outcomes.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Grella R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12861182 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature