I had the unique opportunity of having a gentleman, on who I performed Top surgery 15 years ago, visit with me. Not only was it great to see him and how he was doing ( he was in the process of undergoing genital reassignment in South Korea), how good he looked, how much he appreciated his result, but it made me reflect on how far we have come! Not only … Read more
There are 7 things to know about FTM Top surgery if you are seriously considering undergoing this process: ONE: While fairly obvious, a trans man must have completed all the medical, psychosocial, and legal requisites to undergo FTM Top surgery. Board certified plastic surgeons will not proceed until these are completed. While this might be considered discrimination ( I have been accused of this!), it is for safety and well … Read more
It seems whenever controversy abounds, surrounding anything, obstacles arise, seemingly more and more of them. This is true for FTM TOP surgery. Today I will discuss what I have titled female to Male (FTM) TOP surgery; the current obstacles we face. This procedure is becoming more and more popular as courageous people are now coming forward with their new identity and seeking to make it a reality through the physical transformation … Read more
As with any surgery to alter appearance, FTM top surgery has to be done right. Birmingham, Alabama plastic surgeon, Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. stresses this; ” I was recently watching an episode of Shameless and saw a trans actor who had FTM top surgery. This brave soul was in a shirtless scene and proudly displayed his masculinized which presented horrific scars! I wish I could reach out to him to suggest a revision! This … Read more
Michael S. Beckenstein, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Birmingham, Alabama. He has years of experience and training performing both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, body and breast, and is dedicated to quality care and patient education.
Michael S. Beckenstein, MD
800 Saint Vincents Drive #610
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Phone: (205) 933-9308
