Gender-Affirming Surgery

Types of Gender Affirming Surgeries

MTF (Male-to-Female) Surgeries

For those transitioning from male to female (MtF), here are some common procedures performed to achieve the desired feminine physique:

• Breast Augmentation: Treatments like breast implants or fat grafting creates a fuller, more natural-looking breasts aligned with female body shape.
• Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS): A set of procedures designed to soften and feminize facial features.
  • Forehead Reconstruction: Adjusting the brow to create a smoother, more feminine appearance. This can include type 1, type 2, type 3, and Type K procedures based on individual needs.
  • Nose Feminization (Rhinoplasty): Reshaping the nose to create a more pointed feminine-like contour.
  • Dimple Creation: Individuals with too much fat in cheeks require facial reconstruction. This treatment removes excess fat and creates dimples on cheek or chin for your beautiful feminine smile.
  • Lip Augmentation/Lip Lift: Adding volume to the lips or adjusting their shape for perfect pout.
  • V-Line Surgery: Creating a more heart-shaped, feminine jawline.
  • Tracheal Shave (Adam’s Apple Correction): Reducing the prominence of the Adam’s apple for a smoother neck appearance.
• Genital Surgeries:
  • Vulvaplasty: Creation of female genitalia, including labia and clitoral structures.
  • Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty: The most common form of genital reassignment surgery, creating a vaginal opening using penile tissue.
  • Peri-sanctuary Peritoneal Vaginoplasty (PPV): A more advanced version of vaginoplasty, using the peritoneal lining for a more natural result.
  • Sigma Lead SRS: A variation of vaginoplasty using the colon for the creation of a neo-vagina.
  • Sigmoid Colon Vaginoplasty: Another advanced technique using the sigmoid colon to create a neo-vagina.
  • Corrective SRS: Additional surgeries to improve the outcomes of earlier genital procedures.
  • Orchiectomy (Removal of Testes): Removal of the testes, often performed in conjunction with other genital surgeries.

FTM (Female-to-Male) Surgeries

For those transitioning from female to male (FtM), below are the treatment that helps achieve a masculine body:

• Chest Masculinization (Top Surgery): Removal of breast tissue to create a more sculpted masculine chest.
  • Keyhole Surgery: For individuals with smaller chest a small incision is made around the areola to remove breast tissues.
  • Mastectomy: Those who have a large chest, they undergo double incisions around the chest to remove breast tissue.
  • Liposuction: Individuals who have good skin elasticity and very minimal breast tissue, often undergo liposuction to remove excess fat and get a flatter appearance.
• Nipple Grafting helps enhance the masculine chest feature while preserving the sensation.
• Bottom Surgery:
  • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Removal of the uterus and ovaries.
  • Vaginectomy: Removal of the vagina.
  • Urethral Extension/Elongation: Creating a masculine-appearing urethra.
  • Scrotoplasty and Testicular Implants: Creation of a scrotum and insertion of implants to create a realistic appearance.
  • Phalloplasty: Creation of a penis using tissue from other areas of the body (abdominal flap, forearm flap).
  • Metoidioplasty: A procedure that uses existing clitoral tissue to create a small phallus.
• Facial Masculine Surgeries: Procedures such as beard and mustache hair transplants are performed to enhance the masculine feature more adequately.

Recovery and Aftercare

The recovery process after gender-affirming surgery is a crucial phase in your transition. While the timeline for healing varies from person-to-person, most individuals can expect to take several weeks to months for full recovery, depending on the type of surgery.

You will receive detailed instructions on aftercare, including how to care for surgical sites, manage pain, and avoid complications. Regular follow-up appointments are essential to ensure your recovery is progressing smoothly.
Adjusting to your new body and experiencing the changes that come with surgery can be overwhelming. Our team is here for you every step of the way; supporting YOU for YOUR BEST.