Surgical Procedures:
There are several procedures involved with a male to female gender reassignment, some of which can be performed at the same time. How many procedures you have done at the same time will depend on your own wishes along with the recommendations of your surgeon.
Orchiectomy (removal of the testicles)
An orchiectomy is a quick procedure and is often performed as part of a more comprehensive reassignment process. It is imperative to understand that without testicles the male hormone testosterone will not be produced.
Penectomy (removal of the penis)
This procedure can be performed as a single procedure or as part of the gender reassignment process should you want to create female genitals. During the penectomy, the urethra will be shortened and redirected.
Vaginoplasty (creating a vagina)
A vaginoplasty is used to create a vagina and is often done by using the skin of the penis and turning it inside out to create the walls of the vagina. The specifics depend on the size of the penis and the surgeon's techniques. During this procedure, it is also common to alter the urethra by is shortening and repositioning it so that it functions as it would in a female body.
A vaginoplasty is done to improve the function of the body part and should not be confused with labiaplasty, which is more of an aesthetic change. While performing a vaginoplasty, it is common to include a labiaplasty and clitoroplasty to create female genitals that are aesthetic, minimally scarred, and sensitive to sexual arousal.
Facial Feminisation
The techniques used to feminise a face vary based on the client’s facial structure and features, with the following procedures used:
- Brow lift
- Face lift
- Otoplasty (ear pinning)
- Rhinoplasty (nose surgery)
- Tracheal shave (reducing the size of the Adam’s Apple)
Body Contouring
The techniques used vary from client to client, with the following procedures used:
- Liposuction
- Tummy tuck
- Breast augmentation
- Buttock implant