Trans women and men seeking surgery to help relieve their gender dysphoria often struggle to find the right blend of compassionate care and medical expertise. Dr. Meredith Vandegrift brings this essential combination to patients who need gender-affirming medical care in Long Island and the surrounding areas.
Learn more about transgender surgery in Long Island by contacting Dr. Vandegrift at (631) 935-0303.
The decision to pursue gender-affirming surgery can be complicated. Many patients grapple with a range of emotions as they undertake this exciting transition in their lives. You need an experienced and caring medical provider to help you navigate the process. The best results come from surgeons who are familiar with all the inherent difficulties and complexities involved in these procedures. Gender-affirming procedures, which may include surgeries like FTM top surgery and MTF breast augmentation, play a crucial role in the transition process and can significantly impact the well-being of individuals undergoing gender transition.
Dr. Vandegrift is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in Long Island, NY. Her surgical training under some of the nation’s preeminent leaders in cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery has prepared her to create beautiful aesthetic results when performing breast and chest augmentation procedures on transgender patients. Hormone therapy is often an essential prerequisite for surgery, helping individuals develop physical characteristics aligned with their identified gender during the transition process.
Dr. Vandegrift believes that every patient deserves access to compassionate, understanding care in a welcoming and understanding environment.
Dr. Meredith Vandegrift is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in breast and body rejuvenation that restores a youthful, supple appearance after pregnancy or weight loss.
While offering a full complement of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures including breast lift, tummy tuck, vaginal rejuvenation, and oncoplastic breast reduction, Dr. Vandegrift also has a special interest and expertise in both invasive and non-invasive facial rejuvenation. With a focus on keeping your look natural, she provides a holistic approach to each patient, specifically tailoring a treatment regimen that will leave you looking and feeling your absolute best.
Dr. Vandegrift offers many options for gender-affirming surgery, but one of the most requested procedures at her practice is breast or chest augmentation for male-to-female transitions. During this procedure, Dr. Vandegrift creates a breast mound and feminizes the chest contours using breast surgery techniques. Another important aspect of gender-affirming surgeries for MTF individuals is facial feminization, which involves modifying facial features to align with typical female aesthetics.
Patient input is critical to Dr. Vandegrift. She will work closely with you to understand your desired aesthetic outcome. Breast surgery offers many customization options, including implant size, shape, and type. By adjusting these variables, Dr. Vandegrift can create a body profile that aligns with your goals and complements your anatomy.
There are several different options for augmenting the chest and creating a breast mound. Dr. Vandegrift will explore your options and offer personalized recommendations to achieve your aesthetic goals. These may include the following.
Dr. Vandegrift will explain your options and help you understand your choices during your consultation appointment.
Female to male top surgery is another commonly requested option for gender confirmation, helping individuals align their physical appearance with their gender identity. A partial mastectomy is performed to remove breast tissue and create a masculine chest contour. There are many options for removing the breast tissue and creating a flatter chest. The approach Dr. Vandegrift will use is dependent on the amount of natural breast tissue.
This procedure is significant for both transgender men and transgender women, as it plays a crucial role in the gender transition process.
Dr. Vandegrift knows that communication is key to creating each patient’s desired results. She works closely with patients to understand their desired outcomes and to create a surgical plan to achieve these goals. Dr. Vandegrift and her team are dedicated to ensuring each patient feels comfortable, supported, and heard throughout the transition process.
Explore your options for gender-affirming top surgery at a consultation with Dr. Vandegrift. If you’re ready to learn more about gender-affirming surgery in Long Island, contact Dr. Vandegrift to schedule a consultation.
Health insurance coverage for gender affirmation surgery may vary. Talk with your provider to understand your coverage and options. Insurance coverage for top surgery and other gender-related surgical options can differ among providers and policies, reflecting the growing recognition of transgender healthcare needs.
The requirements for gender-affirming surgery depend on several different factors. If you’re considering this procedure, the best first step is to talk with your doctor. Dr. Vandegrift can help you understand any needed requirements and navigate the surgical process.
Technical skill is a critical factor for achieving the desired results after transgender top surgery, but it isn’t the only thing patients need for an ideal experience. Dr. Vandegrift offers patients a unique combination of surgical training, skill and considerate care. She partners with each patient to understand their unique needs and to create a surgical plan that actualizes these needs. Dr. Vandegrift’s practice is discreet, attentive, and non-judgmental. She has helped countless patients in Long Island with the gender-affirming surgical process.
Dr. Vandegrift’s customized approach to surgery makes it challenging to provide an accurate cost estimate without a consultation. You’ll receive detailed pricing for your procedure and information on payment and financing options during your consultation with Dr. Vandegrift.
Though a breast mound will be visible immediately after surgery, it can take time for this procedure’s full results to become visible. Swelling will diminish over time. As your body adjusts to the implants, they will begin to soften and settle into position, creating a more natural breast appearance. It can take six months or longer for the breast implants to drop and settle into their final positioning.
The amount of scarring after FTM top surgery will depend on the surgical approach Dr. Vandegrift uses for the procedure. Dr. Vandegrift works closely with each patient to plan the procedure, ensuring they have an accurate understanding of their expected results. Most of our patients are delighted by their new appearance and find comfort in knowing that their physical body more closely aligns with their gender identity.
Gender-affirming top surgery will permanently alter your chest appearance. In the case of male-to-female breast/chest augmentation, your chest will maintain its new contours unless you choose to have your breast implants removed. Results will change over time as you age, but revision procedures can help you maintain your new appearance and address any age-related changes that may occur.
Downtime requirements vary after gender confirmation surgery. Ask Dr. Vandegrift how much healing you can expect after your procedure.
Scarring is minimal after male-to-female top surgery. The natural breast contours camouflage scarring. Often, Dr. Vandegrift places the incisions for this procedure at the base of the breast, where the breast creases will hide them.