Chest Feminization in Transwomen with Subfascial Breast Augmentation-Our Technique and Results.

backgroundThe increasing population of this minority community is approaching plastic surgeons more frequently to achieve their dream of becoming a phenotypic female, the breast being the single sure identity. After undergoing the bottom surgery (SRS) which is essential for them to gain entry into the transgender community, very few take up hormone therapy; the rest approach plastic surgeons for chest feminization which includes breast augmentation.

methodsA total of 177 transgenders underwent subfascial breast augmentation between 2014 and 2023. They were followed up for 10 years. Their demographics were documented. Operative details and postoperative complications were analyzed. Patient-related outcome measures were performed for size, appearance and cleavage.

resultsA well-performed surgery in our cohort had a good aesthetic outcome even after many years. Only three patients were dissatisfied with the size; revision surgeries of 12 patients done elsewhere had many complications like wound dehiscence and exposure, scar hypertrophy, low placed axillary scars, capsular contracture, asymmetry, and nonspecific pain. All of them had submuscular placement.

conclusionsThe subfascial placement of implants in transwomen had good aesthetic outcomes with fewer complications and good acceptance. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .