Generally, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons will consider this procedure for people who meet three requirements, including:
Be at least 18 years old or have legal guardian consent.
Have been diagnosed with gender incongruence.
Provide a letter of support from a mental health provider, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Providers may request that patients undergo lab testing and medical evaluations, as well as stop taking certain medications and stop smoking before this surgery. Your surgeon may also recommend waiting one year after beginning gender-affirming hormone therapy to move forward with top surgery to promote the best results.