top surgery
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of top surgery
First recorded in 1990–95; cf. bottom surgery ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Jurin took the artistically composed photos that accompanied the announcement, which showed Cocona's scars from top surgery, while Chisa did their makeup.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
They moved to San Francisco in 2018 and began their gender transition, having top surgery in 2019 to remove breast tissue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
Shaped like the human form and available in four body types, CTOAN’s designs feature rolls and butt dimples, top surgery scars, and stretch marks.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025
Then they traced the scars of top surgery, asking their father to sew a line through the chest tissue that helped Man, 25, embody their transmasculine, genderqueer identity.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2024
Pax Enstad was 16 when he traveled with his family from their home in Bellingham to San Francisco to get top surgery, partially due to insurance issues and limited providers here.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 17, 2023
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