COSMETIC PROCEDURES: BREAST SURGERY

Top Surgery

Align your body with your true self. Dr. Joyce Aycock offers top surgery in Denver, a transformative step in gender affirmation. For transmasculine individuals, this involves chest masculinization; for transfeminine, breast augmentation. Achieve a chest that reflects your authentic gender identity.

WHY WOULD SOMEONE GET TOP SURGERY?

Many transgender and non-binary individuals choose top surgery as a crucial step in their gender affirmation journey. Dr. Aycock understands the importance of aligning your physical appearance with your gender identity and offers compassionate, personalized care. This procedure is often sought by individuals wanting to:

  • Alleviate Gender Dysphoria: Reduce the distress caused by a mismatch between your body and your gender identity.
  • Enhance Self-Confidence: Achieve a chest that reflects your true self, leading to greater self-assurance and empowerment.
  • Promote Body Positivity: Embrace your body as a reflection of your authentic gender.
  • Facilitate Social Integration: Live more openly and authentically, reducing the risk of discrimination and social exclusion.

Dr. Aycock is committed to helping you achieve your desired results and live a more fulfilling life.

BENEFITS OF TOP SURGERY

Experience a reduction in anxiety, depression, and psychological distress, promoting overall mental health and well-being.

Embrace your body as a reflection of your true self, fostering a deeper connection with your identity and leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.

Align your physical appearance with your gender identity, facilitating social integration and acceptance, and reducing the risk of discrimination and social exclusion.

Achieve a chest that aligns with your affirmed gender, reclaiming agency over your body and narrative, fostering personal growth, resilience, empowerment, and a profound sense of liberation and self-assurance.

HOW IS TOP SURGERY PERFORMED?

Top surgery involves reshaping the chest to align with your gender identity. For transmasculine individuals, chest masculinization typically involves bilateral mastectomy to remove breast tissue, creating a flatter, more masculine chest contour. For transfeminine individuals, breast augmentation is performed to achieve feminine chest proportions. Dr. Aycock will tailor the procedure to meet your specific gender-affirming goals and anatomical needs. During your consultation, she’ll discuss the most suitable surgical approach for you.

For transmasculine individuals, various techniques can be used, depending on chest size and shape. These may include double incision, peri-areolar, or keyhole techniques. For transfeminine individuals, breast augmentation involves placing implants or using fat transfer to enhance chest volume and shape. Dr. Aycock will prioritize your safety and comfort throughout the entire process. Afterward, you’ll receive detailed instructions to support your healing and recovery.

Candidates for
TOP SURGERY

  • Are at least 18 years of age
  • Have not been an active smoker within the past 6 months
  • Have a BMI under 35
  • Have good overall health
  • Have a persistent and well-documented gender identity consistent with WPATH guidelines
  • Have undergone therapy and have stable mental health
  • Have realistic expectations about outcomes

Ideal candidates are transgender or non-binary individuals who are seeking to align their physical appearance with their gender identity. Dr. Aycock will listen to your individual needs and goals, ensuring that top surgery is the right step for you.

UNSURE TOP SURGERY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Aycock to discuss your goals.

TOP SURGERY RESULTS

“Each person has a different ideal and their own individual anatomy. I listen to you and your body to find options for beautiful and natural results.”
– Joyce Aycock, MD
Top Surgery Before and After - Joyce Aycock Patient 12 - 3/4 View Right Facing
Top Surgery Before and After - Joyce Aycock Patient 5 - 3/4 View Right Facing
5/5

I am one week post-op from top surgery, and I cannot contain the about of euphoria that I feel when I look into the mirror, so I hope that this post does my appreciation justice. Let me start by saying that Dr. Aycock and her team of specialist are the right mix of professional and personal. Kiana and Tracy take their time getting to know you and allow you to feel yourself from the minute you start your paperwork on the first day. They help you through every step, and are easy to reach. As a trans-man, this world is not so kind and welcoming, and they both made me feel like I was there to confirm how I considered my body to be. I had done some research for a few weeks before I selected a surgeon. I wanted to make sure that my surgeon had experience with the top surgery technique, accepted insurance, and understood why top surgery was in alignment with who I am. Dr. Aycock listened carefully to how I saw my true body, and she constructed it as if she had a picture into my mind. I look at myself now, and everything about my chest is exactly how we discussed. The surgical center made me feel welcomed as well. Sometimes your surgeon is great, and the facility is rather day to day medical, but not with this team. It seems like Dr. Aycock has a wonderful relationship with the surgical facility staff, and her nurse and anesthesiologist were amazing. You can tell that Dr. Aycock has surrounded herself with the best-and that says a lot about the humanity of a doctor. I am so excited about my journey forward with my perfect chest. I just text a friend after my appointment that my chest is now my favorite body part, and let me tell you, my chest has always been the part of me that has caused huge amounts of dysphoria and discomfort. To all my trans family out there considering top surgery, go with Dr. Aycock. 100% compassion, 100% professionalism, 100% gender euphoria.

5/5

Dr Joyce Aycock and her staff were an absolute joy to work with for my gender affirmation procedure. I recently came in for a small revision for a top surgery procedure I had in the Spring of 2021 and each visit was quick, easy, and immensely informative. Tracey and the rest of the staff were always so welcoming and kind, so I always felt comfortable walking into the office. Dr Aycock truly did a fantastic job for the first procedure, so there were only slight aesthetic fixes I wanted to revise. Given that it was an in office procedure under local anesthesia, I was a bit nervous going in, but Dr Aycock and her surgical assistant Kiana were amazing and quickly eased my nerves throughout the whole process. I truly can’t thank them all enough for helping me with this element of my medical transition and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a plastic surgeon and staff that truly cares for and listens to their patients!

5/5

Dr. Aycock and her team were absolutely incredible. She did my top-surgery and I could not be more pleased. She continued to mention results may not be perfect but she really did get as close to perfect as she could have. I was at a higher risk for complications and have experienced none. I’m truly surprised she’s not more well-known when it comes to top-surgeons. Also surprised at the amount of posts talking about poor bed-side manner. I don’t know about y’all but I came to her for results not a friendly conversation. And not only did I get mind-blowing results but she was incredibly friendly along with the rest of her team. She continued to check-in, made sure I was comfortable, and let me know I could contact her at any time for any reason. Anyone looking for a top-surgeon I would 100 percent recommend Dr. Aycock. The nipple placement was perfect and completely even, the incisions perfectly shaped my pectoral muscles, and I cannot wait to live out my future with a new freedom and absolutely no regrets. Thank you so much Dr. Aycock.

5/5

I had top surgery with Dr. Aycock May 2024. I could not be happier with my results. She and her team were professional and thoughtful throughout the entire process. She took my goals into account and delivered an excellent outcome. I am now over a year post-op and my incisions have healed well. My incisions and nipple grafts are largely symmetrical and I had no complications during the healing process. It can be challenging to find providers who are sympathetic and respectful to transgender individuals and Dr. Aycock made me feel welcome during the whole process. Many surgeons are not present in the operating room during induction but Dr. Aycock was present the entire time. She even made sure to massage the skin near my IV when anesthesia pushed the propofol. As a healthcare worker and patient, these small details are not something I forget and things that I take with me into my own practice. Thank you so much to Dr. Aycock and her team for taking such good care of me.

5/5

These guys were absolutely amazing. I had top surgery done with Dr. Aycock and it was genuinely the most wonderful experience. This was the first time I’ve ever had surgery before and they were so comforting and helpful through the whole process. Any time I had irrational anxiety about my recovery, they were always there to soothe my nerves and give me helpful advice. My recovery went so smoothly, like insanely smooth, thanks to Dr. Aycock and the team. I’m sooooo pleased with my results as well. One of the big things when I was shopping around for a surgeon was the results and they had some of the best. My scars are so thin, I know they’re going to heal wonderfully. I didn’t have to have drains as well, which took off like a whole week of recovery, so major win there! Being trans masculine can be pretty nerve wracking when it comes to medical stuff and they made it such a pleasurable experience. I cannot recommend them enough.

5/5

Dr. Aycock and her team were amazing to work with! Her team is so kind and outgoing. Every appointment went by like a breeze, all questions answered and very informative. Many insurances are accepted and operation scheduling is super easy! Unlike many other surgeons who have a long wait list spanning months to years, I was able to have my operation scheduled and done quickly! The new office is located in a wonderful area (Rose Medical Center) with free valet parking, a parking garage and off-street spots. Overall, I truly am happy that I picked Dr. Aycock to be the surgeon for my top surgery. I'm almost two months post-operation and now live each day to the fullest, my dysphoria/insecurities about my chest no longer plaguing me each day.

5/5

I had my top surgery (FTM) with Dr. Aycock this March. Everyone on the team made the process as smooth and comfortable as possible. Being my first surgery, I was a little anxious about it but Tracy, Kianna, and Dr. Aycock took the time to not only answer any questions I had, but give me a full run down of the process before, during, and after surgery. Any concerns or questions I had post-op, the team always had a quick response, and promptly got me in to the the doctor. Finding a surgeon for these kinds of procedures that also takes insurance can be tricky, but never did I feel like I was settling! I would absolutely recommend anyone to Dr. Aycock’s practice.

5/5

Dr. Aycock and her team are amazing. She completed my Top Surgery, and I am ecstatic with the results. She shaped me proportionally and evenly. Her office has always been accepting and respectful of my pronouns and name. They are always happy and fun when I come in too. Tracy is excellent as she helped me sort out a billing issue, which was extremely helpful as I was cash pay. The whole process has been easier and quicker than expected with her team. I'm grateful for all of them and glad they were part of my journey.

5/5

I am nonbinary and got top surgery with Dr. Aycock in September 2024. As a trans person I am so incredibly grateful for my experience with her and her team! Her staff was the best part of the experience, they were so kind and friendly and respectful. Dr. Ayock and her team made the whole process easy and comfortable, and on top of that, my results are incredible. Great nipple placement and great incision lines, and I was lucky to have such an easy healing experience as well. Anyone who is trans or nonbinary, I believe this is a great and safe place if you're looking to get top surgery.

5/5

Doctor Aycock did a wonderful job with my surgery. I had top surgery with her about a month ago and the results are great. The scars are symmetrical and I had no issues with my nipple grafts. She is personable and clearly cares about her patients outcomes. Her attention to detail is emphasized by her surgical results. Her communication style is straight forward and direct. Typically, I am not one to leave reviews, but I feel that the service and care I received with Dr. Aycock and her team was phenomenal.

5/5

Highly recommend Dr. Aycock’s services. I had FTM top surgery last March, and the process was simple and quick with Dr. Aycock and her incredible staff. Everyone from the initial consultation to the surgery itself was inclusive and gender affirming, and they all made working with my health insurance a breeze. Not only was the process simple, but the results are amazing! Dr. Aycock is the best at what she does.

5/5

Dr. Aycock performed a double mastectomy on my transgender son, and the results were amazing! Not to mention how supportive she and her staff were around this life-changing surgery. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

5/5

Top surgery done through Dr. A and she was amazing. Perfect healing process and minimal scarring. I recommend everyone to her for key hole.

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FAQ ABOUT TOP SURGERY

The healing process following top surgery can take several months, with noticeable improvement in swelling and bruising within the first few weeks. However, complete healing and final results may take up to a year or more, depending on individual healing factors.

A top surgery procedure, performed under general anesthesia in a surgical setting, generally starts at approximately $10,500, with the final cost influenced by the complexity and extent of your unique needs. We believe in complete transparency, so during your consultation, Dr. Aycock’s team will provide a detailed quote and discuss all financial options, including our financing solutions, to ensure you feel confident moving forward.

Preparation for top surgery involves following your surgeon’s preoperative instructions, which could include lifestyle modifications, medication adjustments, and arranging for postoperative care. It is also essential to communicate openly with your healthcare team and address any concerns you may have before surgery.

Yes, top surgery can be combined with other gender-affirming procedures, such as body contouring, to achieve comprehensive gender affirmation. Your surgeon can discuss the possibility of combining procedures during the consultation.

During the consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your medical history, discuss your goals and concerns, and conduct a physical examination to determine your most suitable surgical approach. They will also explain the procedure, potential risks, and expected outcomes to help you make an informed decision.

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CONTACT DR. JOYCE AYCOCK FOR TOP SURGERY IN DENVER

We offer patients in Denver the information they need to feel well informed and decide if Dr. Aycock is the plastic surgeon for them.

Schedule a consultation to visit our Denver, Colorado office, located in east Denver at the Rose Medical Center. You can also give us a call (720) 634-7400 to discuss your options, goals, and expectations and determine whether this procedure is right for you. Empower yourself to embrace your body and improve your quality of life with personalized care and tailored solutions.