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BMI and Top Surgery: Understanding the Clinical Framework
I was recently contacted by a prospective patient asking about BMI (Body Mass Index) cutoffs for top surgery. This is an important question that deserves a transparent and thorough explanation. What is BMI and why does it matter? BMI is a screening tool used by healthcare professionals to estimate body composition using height and weight. While it has well-documented limitations (it doesn't account for muscle mass, fat distribution, or individual health variations) it remains
Ioannis Ntanos
Jan 93 min read


A patient’s guide to top surgery in Athens
By Julian Stevens NB: This blog is based on my personal experiences as a patient of Dr Ioannis Ntanos, navigating his Athens practice. Any recommendations made as part of this blog are based on my personal opinion and do not constitute professional or medical advice. Congratulations! If you are reading this then you have either already had your first online consultation, or are considering whether or not you'd like to have top surgery with Dr Ioannis Ntanos in Athens. Well,
Julian Stevens
Nov 27, 20254 min read


Celebrating Two Years of The Top Surgery Podcast
As I reflect on the past two years of hosting The Top Surgery Podcast, I'm struck by the incredible conversations I've had with a diverse...
Ioannis Ntanos
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Notice anything different?
I'm thrilled to announce the launch of our redesigned website. After listening carefully to your feedback, we've made some improvements...
Ioannis Ntanos
Mar 21, 20252 min read


New system allows you to book your surgery with me directly
I am absolutely delighted to announce that, effective immediately, people who would like to book UK appointments can now do so directly,...
Ioannis Ntanos
Mar 21, 20252 min read


Ioannis Ntanos to deliver three presentations at WPATH 2024
The World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) conference is heading to Portugal this year for its 28th scientific...
Ioannis Ntanos
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Art and ethics of gender affirming surgery
After featuring a trans masculine guest on her show, A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber, Fliss Downes grew curious about the world...
Ioannis Ntanos
Jul 18, 20242 min read


Skin Focus with Bernard Ho
When it comes to Top Surgery, knowing how to prepare your skin beforehand, and how to look after it once you leave the clinic, are...
Ioannis Ntanos
Mar 5, 20243 min read


Chest awareness and top surgery
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This blog post provides an overview of some of the key information that trans men, non-binary...
Ioannis Ntanos
Oct 12, 20233 min read


The Ethics in Gender-Affirming Care
In a recent livestream interview, Mr Ioannis Ntanos shared his expertise on ethics and gender-affirming care.
Ioannis Ntanos
May 25, 20232 min read


Prepping for top surgery; here’s everything you need to know, by Ioannis Ntanos
A blog with useful information on how you can prepare for your top surgery
Ioannis Ntanos
Apr 28, 20235 min read


PSORIASIS AND TOP SURGERY by Jack and Dr Ioannis Ntanos
What is psoriasis and why does it happen? Psoriasis is an auto-immune condition, this is a condition in which the body's immune system...
Jack & Dr Ioannis Ntanos
Apr 21, 20236 min read


Guest Blog - 6 Tips to Get Fit for Top Surgery by Nikias Tomasiello
Top surgery is a life-changing experience, but also a major medical procedure that your body will need time – and resources – to recover...
Nikias Tomasiello
Apr 12, 20234 min read


Major Milestone reached as Mr Ntanos completes 500th case of Top Surgery
August saw a major milestone reached by leading top surgeon, Mr Ioannis Ntanos, as he performed his 500th case of gender affirming...
Ioannis Ntanos
Aug 6, 20221 min read


Why I do what I do
I had never until recently been asked the question by a patient.
This is my response.
Ioannis Ntanos
Apr 14, 20225 min read
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