Dr. Laurel Chandler
Gender-Affirming Breast Augmentation in Connecticut
Dr. Laurel Chandler, MD is a Harvard fellowship-trained and board-certified plastic surgeon who has received specialty training in gender-affirming breast surgery. During both her residency and fellowship training, Dr. Chandler worked with established gender surgeons to learn the aesthetic nuances of transgender Breast Augmentation. Based in Darien, Connecticut, Dr. Chandler provides individualized care for a diverse range of patients, up to 90% of whom are transgender and non-binary.
Education and Training:
- M.D., University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont
- Six-year plastic surgery residency, Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School
- Fellowship training in aesthetic surgery, Harvard Medical School
Professional Memberships:
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
During her plastic surgery residency, Dr. Chandler gained significant experience with Gender Affirming Surgery while working with Dr. Jonathan Keith, founder of the Rutgers Center for Transgender Health. She subsequently completed an additional year of fellowship training at Harvard Medical School, which included training with Dr. Richard Bartlett and Dr. Adam Tobias, who both have many years experience performing gender-affirming surgery.
MTF Top Surgery Connecticut
Because there are important differences between trans and cis chest measurements, having a surgeon who is well-versed in transgender Breast Augmentation is a must. Dr. Chandler has the necessary training and experience to be able to properly advise transgender patients about implant sizes and profiles. At your consultation, Dr. Chandler will take precise measurements of your breast and chest dimensions and you'll have the opportunity to try out different sizes of implants to help determine which implants would be best suited to your needs. Implants can be placed in the subglandular (above the muscle) or submuscular (below the muscle) plane and Dr. Chandler will explain the pros and cons of each technique.
MTF Breast Augmentation is done on an outpatient basis, so you'll
be able to go home the same day of surgery. After surgery, you'll
wear a supportive soft surgical bra, avoiding underwire bras for
4-6 weeks.
Dr. Chandler also offers Body Feminization to further define your feminine curves. Excess fat from the abdomen, "love handles" and mid back is removed with liposuction, and some of the extracted fat can be transferred to areas, such as the thighs and buttocks, where curves can be augmented.
Dr. Chandler operates at Norwalk Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center, Stamford Hospital and Norwalk Ambulatory Surgery Center. To ensure that all patients feel welcomed, Dr. Chandler's practice has a gender-affirming intake form and staff have received sensitivity training.
Costs & Accepted Forms of Payment
Exact pricing for your surgery can only be determined following a
consultation. Dr. Chandler accepts cash, credit card, check,
medical financing (ex. CareCredit), employer/private health
insurance and Connecticut Medicaid (Husky).
Surgery Requirements
- Dr. Chandler follows WPATH guidelines in screening patients regarding suitability for surgery. One support letter from a qualified mental health professional is required for insurance coverage.
- No BMI limit
- Smoking cessation
Booking a Consultation
Dr. Chandler offers phone, virtual and in-person consultations for
a fee of $200. Surgery dates are booked 2-3 months after
consultation.
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