top surgery

[ top sur-juh-ree ]

noun

1. the surgical alteration of a transgender person’s chest, usually through double mastectomy or breast augmentation, to align with their gender identity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of top surgery¹

First recorded in 1990–95; bottom surgery ( def )

Example Sentences

For example, when Chaz has his top surgery, Elia is pretty unflappable.

From The Daily Beast