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Dr. Hope Sherie
Top Surgery Surgeon in North Carolina — Thousands of Procedures Performed
Board-certified cosmetic surgeon specializing in top surgery, offering advanced techniques in a private, trans-friendly surgical center.
Dr. Hope Sherie, MD, FACS is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon who has performed thousands of top surgery procedures for transmasculine and non-binary patients. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, she is widely known for her experience, surgical precision, and patient-centered approach to gender-affirming care. Patients travel from across North Carolina and beyond to seek top surgery with Dr. Sherie at her private, trans-friendly surgical center.
Dr. Sherie completed a one-year fellowship in transgender surgery sanctioned by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (2012–2013), with focused training in FTM top surgery and body masculinization. She also served in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps during medical school (1995–1999) and as an active-duty Air Force surgeon from 1999–2008, experience that contributes to her disciplined, detail-oriented surgical approach.
She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
Locally, Dr. Sherie works with the Charlotte Transgender Health Care Group and supports LGBTQ+ organizations including Time Out Youth and Charlotte Pride.
Top Surgery Techniques Offered
Dr. Sherie offers a full range of FTM and non-binary top surgery techniques, allowing each procedure to be tailored to the patient’s anatomy, goals, and preferences. Techniques include:
- Buttonhole Technique
- Double Incision with Nipple Grafts
- Peri-Areolar (Peri)
- Keyhole Top Surgery
- Inverted-T (Anchor) Technique
Dr. Sherie is especially known for her use of the Buttonhole Technique, which allows the nipple-areolar complex (NAC) to be resized and repositioned while remaining attached to a thin dermal pedicle. This approach preserves blood supply and nerve connections, helping many patients retain nipple sensation and pigmentation, while avoiding the additional incisions and potential complications associated with free nipple grafts.
Patients can further customize their results by choosing between straighter or more curved incision lines, depending on chest shape and aesthetic goals.
Top Surgery Results
Dr. Sherie’s goal is to create a natural, masculine chest contour that aligns with each patient’s identity and body. Her extensive experience and refined techniques allow for careful attention to nipple placement, scar positioning, and overall chest shape.
Additional before-and-after photos are available for patients to review during the consultation process.
Cost of Top Surgery
The cost of top surgery with Dr. Sherie typically ranges from $11,000 to $13,000, though total fees may fall between $10,000 and $18,500 depending on the surgical technique used, individual anatomy, and whether additional procedures are performed.
The surgical fee includes:
- Surgeon’s fees
- Operating room and facility fees
- Anesthesia
- Pre- and post-operative visits
Not included:
- Prescription medications
- Laboratory fees (if required)
- Post-operative medical supplies
- Additional compression garments or binders
Dr. Sherie does not accept insurance, but her office will provide procedure codes and documentation for patients who wish to submit claims independently.
Body Masculinization & VASER Liposuction
In addition to top surgery, Dr. Sherie offers high-definition VASER liposuction and body masculinization procedures that can be performed on their own or combined with top surgery.
Common treatment areas include:
- Chest
- Abdomen and waist (from underarms to hip bones)
- Back
- Hips and outer thighs
- Inner thighs
- Upper arms
High-definition muscle sculpting can also be performed on the abdomen (“six-pack” definition) and arms (deltoids) to enhance masculine contours.
Surgery Location & Out-of-Town Patients
All surgeries and post-operative visits take place at Dr. Sherie’s private, trans-friendly surgical center in South End Charlotte, providing continuity of care in a supportive and affirming environment.
For patients traveling from outside the Charlotte area, recovery packages are available and may include:
- Post-operative supplements
- Additional dressings and garments
- Assistance with lodging
- Optional overnight medical caregiver support
Booking Top Surgery
- Consultations are available in person or by phone. A $100 consultation fee applies and is credited toward the cost of surgery. Contact Dr. Sherie to schedule your in-person or phone consultation.
- Payment options include cash, credit cards, and checks. Medical financing is available through CareCredit and Alphaeon (additional fees may apply).
- In-house payment option: Dr. Sherie offers a flexible, layaway-style payment plan with no credit check. Quotes are honored for three months following consultation. A $1000 deposit is required to secure pricing and schedule surgery. Payments can be made in any amount, at any frequency, with the balance due 15 days prior to surgery. Patients may reschedule once or cancel up to 15 days before surgery without penalty.