Guy Sterne
Plastic Surgeon

What is Double Incision?

Double incision top surgery is a type of gender-affirming chest surgery typically performed on transgender men or non-binary individuals assigned female at birth who desire a more masculine chest appearance. In this procedure, the surgeon makes two horizontal incisions across the chest, usually along the natural fold beneath the pectoral muscles.

​

The excess breast tissue, skin, and fat are then removed, and the nipple-areola complex is resized and repositioned to create a more masculine contour. This surgery typically results in a flatter, more masculine chest appearance. It's a significant step for many transgender individuals in aligning their physical body with their gender identity.