[Masculinizing mastectomy with nipple-areola graft autotransplantation for female-to-male transsexualism].

[OBJECTIVE] To develop the method of masculinizing mammoplasty with nipple grafting female-to-male transsexuals with BMI >30 kg/m, large breast volume and severe ptosis.

[MATERIAL AND METHODS] There were 114 mastectomies in 57 patients with nipple grafting technique. The methods of areola grafting and scar design were modified to improve aesthetic results. Inclusion criteria were BMI >30 kg/m, breast size B+ and severe ptosis (Regnault grade ≥2). Anonymous survey for evaluation of aesthetic outcome and quality of life was performed a year after surgery.

[RESULTS] Postoperative complications included hematoma (5.2%), seroma (7.9%), tangential graft necrosis (9.6%), wound dehiscence (0.8%), ligature-induced inflammation (1.7%), scar hypertrophy (12.2%). Three patients (5.2%) developed nipple hypersensivity in long-term postoperative period. Three patients (5.2%) required redo urgent surgery for hematoma. Additional surgical correction of scar hypertrophy was performed in 4 patients (7%). In a year after surgery, patients rated aesthetic postoperative result as 4.45 out of 5 scores.

[CONCLUSION] Masculinizing mammoplasty with areola autotransplantation is preferable for FtM transsexuals with large breast volume and severe ptosis. This surgery ensures a good aesthetic result with minimal secondary corrections and complication rate.