Transgender reassignment surgery, which may also be called gender reassignment surgery or sex reassignment surgery, consists of various surgical procedures which are able to change the construction of the genitals from the person’s assigned gender to the genitals typically associated with the gender the transgender patient identifies and lives as. Having reassignment surgery allows a patient to feel more authentic and truer to who they are inside.
What to Know About Male to Female Surgery
There are several procedures associated with male to female transgender reassignment surgery. These include an orchiectomy, which is removal of the testes, and a penectomy, which is removal of the penis. Other surgeries include a vaginoplasty, which creates a vagina, or feminizing genitoplasty, which corrects other irregularities with the genitals.
Other procedures that are available for male to female patients include breast implants, facial feminization surgery, body feminization surgery, and usage of feminizing hormone therapy. Every patient is going to have their own needs around transition and will choose the procedures that work best for them and how they see themselves.
The Basics of Female to Male Surgery
With a transgender male, the surgeries available involve the creation of a penis, often by metoidioplasty, phalloplasty, or centurion surgery. There are also surgeries that create a scrotum, which is called scrotoplasty. Additional surgeries are available to remove the ovaries and uterus. Some surgeries are able to be done together, while others may not be. Each surgeon is going to have their own guidelines and preferences.
Transitioning from female to male often involves other surgeries and procedures. Hormone replacement therapy provides extra testosterone to the body to make it more masculine in appearance. Chest surgery is also common and involves removing the breasts to create a more male appearing chest. Body masculinization and face masculinization procedures may also be chosen by some transmen. These surgeries can help add extra masculinity to a body or face that isn’t quite masculine enough for the person in question.
If you, or someone you know, are considering transgender reassignment surgery, it’s important to be informed, know what you want, and find a professional surgeon who can offer great results. You can learn more about all of these things courtesy of the International Center for Transgender Care. If you’d like to find out more or contact an expert, you can do so at www.TheTransCenter.com.
