Kase was aching to be seen as someone who isn't feminine. Coming out as trans non-binary helped them feel more in control of themself, but having breasts was physically and emotionally restricting. Gender-affirming top surgery allowed Kase to outwardly express what they already knew on the inside and become their most authentic self.
Finally, I am aligned.
Finally, this burden is removed.
Now I am just free.
It felt like my body was betraying me because I didn’t align with how I saw myself in my head.
I’d wear a sports bra or a binder, and it was incredibly uncomfortable so getting top surgery was the biggest relief of my life.
Top surgery solved my relationship with myself, but it didn’t solve the way the world views me. I hope telling my story helps with that.
Gender Affirming Plastic Surgery can include one procedure or a combination of procedures depending on the patient’s desired outcome. Kase had one procedure done to remove their breasts.
What Kase learned discussing their options and the risks associated with their procedure.
Dr. Tenenbaum is a board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeon based in St. Louis, MO. She’s been a member of The Aesthetic Society since 2014.