How Much Does Top Surgery Cost?
In general, the cost of FTM Top Surgery ranges from $6000–$10,000 USD. This may or may not include consultation fees, hidden fees and medical supplies.
If you plan to pay out-of-pocket for Top Surgery, knowing about the cost of the procedure and related fees will help you plan accordingly and schedule your surgery date.
The cost of Top Surgery will depend on several factors including the Surgeon you choose. Don't assume that a Surgeon who charges the highest fee is the best. Geographic location greatly influences a surgeon's fee. For example, Surgeons located in big cities where practice expenses are higher tend to charge more for their services.
The type of Top Surgery also influences cost. Typically, but not always, the Keyhole and Peri-areolar procedures are less expensive than the Double Incision method, by as much as $2000 USD.
A down payment is usually required to secure a surgery date. The amount of this down payment varies by Surgeon but usually ranges between $500–2000 and up to 50% of the total Top Surgery cost.
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What About Hidden Fees?
Surgeons who charge a consultation fee often credit that expense to the final cost of your surgery.
In addition to the Surgeon's fee, you'll also be paying the Anesthesiologist's fee, facility fees and potentially pathology and other medical test fees. Be sure to get clear information about the total cost of Top Surgery from the Surgeons you consult with.
You'll also incur costs for post-operative items such as a surgical compression vest, medications, scar care products and other medical supplies. If you'll be traveling to see your surgeon, you'll need to factor in costs associated with transportation (including getting to and from your pre- and post-op appointments), accommodations, parking and food.
Top Surgery Price List by Surgeon
The table below is a sampling of the approximate cost of Top Surgery organized by surgeon. In almost all cases, you'll need a consultation with a Surgeon to determine the exact cost. Pricing is USD unless otherwise marked.
| Surgeon | Location | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Various surgeons | Philippines | $2700 |
| Dr. Kamol Pansritum | Thailand | $3000–7000 - Keyhole, Peri-areolar, Double Incision |
| Mexico, various surgeons | Mexico | $3000–3500 |
| Dr. Aleh Stasevich | Belarus | $3500–5000 |
| Dr. Cori Agarwal | Utah | $4000–6000 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Guy Trengove–Jones | Virginia | $4350 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Jaime Caloca | Mexico | $4500 |
| Dr. Craig A. Blum | South Carolina | $5500 - Double Incision |
| Dr. June Chen | Utah | $6500 |
| Dr. Steven Robinson | Ohio | $4600 |
| Dr. John Attwood | Maine | $5000 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Craig Hurst | Arizona | $5500 |
| Dr. Cassidy Mitchell | Nebraska | $5600 |
| Dr. Janet Turkle | Indiana | $5700 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Enrique Silberblatt | Virginia | $5700 |
| Dr. Eric Emerson | North Carolina | $5800–7100 - Peri-areolar, Double Incision |
| Dr. Kenneth Wolf | Michigan | $5900 - Keyhole, Double Incision w/o nipple grafts; $6400 Double Incision w/ nipple grafts |
| Dr. Drew Schnitt | Florida | $5995 and up - Double Incision, Peri-areolar, Keyhole, Inverted-T |
| Dr. Gregory Swank | North Carolina | $6400–7500 - Double Incision, Inverted-T, Peri-areolar, Keyhole |
| Dr. Melanie Prince | Arkansas | $6500 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Tracy Kayan | Minnesota | $6500 - $7500 - Double Incision, Keyhole |
| Dr. Glenn Davis | North Carolina | $6500 |
| Dr. Vishal Kapoor | California | $6500 - Keyhole w/ nipple reduction |
| Surgeon | Location | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ben Childers | California | $6525 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Alan Dulin | Texas | $6750 and up - Double Incision, Double Incision w/ Liposuction, Keyhole and Peri-areolar |
| Dr. Peter Raphael | Texas | $6750 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Christine Mcginn | Pennsylvania | $6800 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Russell Sassani | Florida | $6800 - Peri-areolar, $8250–9500 - Double Incision |
| Dr. John Zinsser | Virginia | $6840 - Double Incision, Keyhole, Peri-areolar |
| Dr. Hugh McLean | ON, Canada | $7000 CAD - Double Incision |
| Dr. Kathy Rumer | Pennsylvania | $7000 |
| Dr. Jeffrey Rockmore | New York | $7100 |
| Dr. David Jansen | Louisiana | $7475 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Gil Kryger | California | $7700 |
| Dr. Daniel Medalie | Ohio | $8000–$9000 - Double Incision, Peri-areolar, Keyhole, Inverted-T |
| Dr. Michelle Lee | California | $8000–$12,000 - Double Incision, Peri-areolar, Keyhole, Inverted-T and Buttonhole, Non-binary Breast Reduction |
| Dr. Usha Rajagopal | California | $8000–$12,000 - Keyhole, Peri–areolar, Double Incision, Inverted-T |
| Dr. Brian Eichenberg | California | $8000 |
| Dr. Joseph Shin | New Hampshire | $8000 - Keyhole |
| Dr. Matthew Stanwix | Virginia | $8000 |
| Dr. Scott Mosser | California | $8000–9000 - Keyhole, Peri-areolar, Double Incision, Inverted-T. Military discount available. |
| Australia, various surgeons | Australia | $8000–12,000 - Keyhole, Peri-areolar, Double Incision |
| Dr. Gregory Pastrick | Tennessee | $8100 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Sheldon Lincenberg | Georgia | $8400–$8600 - Double Incision, Inverted-T, Lollipop, Peri-areolar, Keyhole |
| Dr. Joel Beck | North Carolina | $8500–$9500 - Double Incision, Keyhole, Peri-areolar |
| Dr. Craig Jonov | Washington | $8500 - Double Incision. Keyhole, Peri-areolar |
| Dr. Alvina Won | Washington | $8500–$9500 - Double Incision, Keyhole |
| Dr. Javad Sajan | Washington | $8500 - Double Incision, Inverted-T, Peri–areolar, Keyhole |
| Dr. Winfield Hartley | Colorado | $8500 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Geoffrey D. Stiller | Washington | $8500 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Josef Hadeed | California | $8500–10,500 - Keyhole, Peri-areolar, Double Incision |
| Dr. Dustin Reid | Austin, Texas | $9000–12,000 - Double Incision, Peri-areolar, Keyhole |
| Dr. Elliot Jacobs | Florida | $9000–16,000 - Minimal Scar, Keyhole, Double Incision |
| Dr. Paul Costas | Massachusetts | $9000 |
| Dr. Loren Schechter | Illinois | $9000–12,000 - Peri-areolar, Double Incision |
| Dr. Alison Shore | Illinois | $9000 - Double Incision w/ lipo |
| Dr. Sidhbh Gallagher | Florida | $9300 |
| Dr. Lorelei Grunwaldt | Pennsylvania | $9500 + anesthesia and facility fees - Double Incision, Peri-areolar, Keyhole |
| Dr. Hope Sherie | North Carolina | $9500–15,000 Double Incision, Keyhole, Peri-areolar, Inverted-T. 10% military discount available. No Hidden Fees. |
| Dr. Tony Mangubat | Washington | $10,350 - Double Incision, Keyhole, Peri-areolar, Inverted-T, Buttonhole |
| Dr. Gary Alter | California | $10,500 |
| Dr. Charles Garramone | Florida | $10,500 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Richard Tholen | Minnesota | $10,700 - Keyhole, $14,000 - Peri-areolar, Double Incision |
| Dr. Douglas Gervais | Minnesota | $10,700 - Keyhole, $14,000 - Peri-areolar, Double Incision |
| Dr. Kathleen Armstrong and Dr. Nadim Joukhadar | Mississauga, Canada | $10,900 +HST |
| Dr. Paul Weiss | New York | $11,000 - Double Incision |
| Dr. Paul Steinwald | Colorado | $11,500–16,000 - Double Incision, Inverted–T, Peri-areolar, Keyhole |
| Dr. Richard Bartlett | Massachusetts | $11,900 - $15,130 |
Cheapest FTM Top Surgery?
Top Surgery doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg! There are numerous experienced surgeons who charge less for Top Surgery than you might think. You can also save a ton of money by having surgery closer to home, reducing your travel and accommodations costs.
Insurance Coverage for Top Surgery
Some Surgeons in the U.S. accept insurance but not all insurance policies cover Top Surgery. However, insurance coverage is sometimes possible even when an insurance policy explicity denies coverage for gender-affirming surgeries. More about insurance coverage for Top Surgery »
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Last updated: 10/21/24
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