Chest Surgery

Chest Masculinizing Surgery

Plastic surgeons at Michigan Medicine are proud to provide mastectomy and chest reconstruction surgery. To access this service, refer to the process below:

  • Fill out and return the Service Inquiry Form for CGSP
  • Meet with a fully licensed mental health clinician who is knowledgeable about gender identity, and who is able and willing to write a letter of support for this surgery. Contact us if you need a referral to such a clinician. 
  • Ensure that your therapist sends a letter of support for mastectomy and chest reconstruction to: CGSP, 4250 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. The letter may also be faxed to 734-998-2152. The letter must come directly from the therapist to CGSP via mail or fax. If your therapist does not have experience writing letters of support for medical intervention for transgender people, please encourage your therapist to contact us before writing the letter.
  • What to Expect: Mastectomy and Chest Reconstruction at Michigan Medicine

Breast Augmentation Surgery

Plastic surgeons at Michigan Medicine are proud to provide breast augmentation surgery. To access this surgery, refer to the process below:

  • Fill out and return the Service Inquiry Form for CGSP
  • Meet with a fully licensed mental health clinician who is knowledgeable about gender identity, and who is able and willing to write a letter of support for breast augmentation surgery. Contact us if you need a referral to such a clinician. 
  • Ensure that your therapist sends a letter of support for breast augmentation to: CGSP, 4250 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. The letter may also be faxed to 734-998-2152. The letter must come directly from the therapist to CGSP via mail or fax. If your therapist does not have experience writing letters of support for medical intervention for transgender people, please encourage your therapist to contact us before writing the letter.

Please note that breast augmentation surgery is not currently covered by insurance. Both the consultation with a plastic surgeon and the surgery are self-pay. Please note that before you can schedule your consultation appointment with Plastic Surgery, you will need to be completely smoke-free and nicotine-free for at least 2 months. We cannot schedule your consultation appointment if you smoke or vape any substance or use/consume any nicotine-containing products.