Dr. Steinwald’s surgical approach further evolved over time – and now can usually be performed as a single step – but always has applied the principles of standard breast reduction, to develop and refine an “extreme version” of this otherwise tried-and-true approach to “reduction mammaplasty”: leaving the nipple attached for blood flow and sensation purposes, but also creating a predictable, aesthetically pleasing masculine contour.

Trans-men were thrilled when they realized that they could get plastic surgery quality recontouring and scarring as an affordable, comfortable and safe procedure, and avoid the potentially disappointing sequelae and complications associated with the more commonly practiced double-incision free-nipple grafting, or “keyhole”/pursestring methods. He has pioneered and refined his surgical approach over the years, usually performing dramatic transformations in a single surgical stage, and continues to develop further modifications for appropriate patients to minimize incisions and downtime whenever possible.

He has also been truly amazed and inspired by the courageous nature and positive attitude of his trans-men patients, and their empowerment and gratitude in the post-operative period. It has been an honor and privilege to play such an important role in the journey of each of his patients. Ultimately, not only was his first transgender patient’s life “changed for good” by this first meeting (and the revolutionary surgical technique that resulted), Dr. Steinwald’s was as well. We can’t wait to meet you, hear your story and assist in your “gender affirmation” via Denver FTM Top Surgery as well.

Paul M. Steinwald, MD, is one of few plastic surgeons in the Denver area who is double-board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, including recent recertifications. He underwent advanced plastic surgery training in San Francisco, and continued to introduce many modern innovations to his private practice thereafter, but none more important than his revolutionary techniques in FTM/Top Surgery chest masculinization.