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FTM Surgery Guide

FTM SurgeryFTM Surgery refers to "female to male" surgery, a collection of gender-affirming surgery procedures for trans masculine people. Top Surgery, or Chest Masculinization, is the most common FTM Surgery procedure and for many, it's the only surgical step taken in gender transition. Other surgeries include Hysterectomy, as well as the genital reconstructive or "bottom surgery" procedures, Metoidioplasty and Phalloplasty.

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The First Trans Phalloplasty

The World's First Trans Phalloplasty - Michael DillonAs a surgical technique, Phalloplasty has come a long way since it was first performed in the 1940s. What must it have been like for that first Phalloplasty patient to undergo the surgery, without any peer support, Facebook groups or academic studies to quell fears and uncertainty? Without a doubt, he must have been a determined and courageous man. So, who was he? Take a few minutes to learn about trans trailblazer Michael Dillon and the origins of Phalloplasty.

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Is Body Masculinization Surgery Worth It?

Body Masculinization SurgeryWhile many trans men are satisfied with the body shape changes that are acquired through hormone therapy, others don't achieve the level of masculinization desired, which can negatively affect body image, self-esteem and confidence. Body Masculinization Surgery provides a solution for masculinizing body shape when diet and exercise fall short.

Vaginectomy Explained

VaginectomyVaginectomy is a FTM Surgery procedure that removes the vagina and closes the vaginal opening. Many surgeons believe that Vaginectomy reduces complications with bottom surgery and have made the procedure standard when performing Urethral Lengthening. Here's important information for those who are considering bottom surgery with UL and need more information about Vaginectomy.

What Is Facial Masculinization Surgery?

Facial Masculinization Surgery Facial Masculinization Surgery (FMS) is a group of surgeries that masculinize facial features for trans men who feel they didn't get enough masculinization from Testosterone.

Dr. Drew Marano

Dr. Drew Marano

Fellowship-trained gender surgeon in New York City, Top to Bottom Surgeries.

Dr. Scott Mosser

Dr. Scott Mosser

Board certified, 14+ years performing FTM/N Top Surgery, San Francisco.

Dr. Mark Youssef FTM Top Surgery Los Angeles
Dr. Mark Youssef FTM Top Surgery Los Angeles
Dr. Mark Youssef FTM Top Surgery Los Angeles

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FTM Top Surgery

Top Surgery includes bilateral mastectomy (removal of the breasts) and male chest contouring, and is one of the most frequent FTM Surgeries performed. Top Surgery is also sometimes referred to as male chest reconstruction or simply, chest surgery.

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is a gender reassignment procedure for transsexual men that removes the uterus, and may also include the removal of the cervix as well as the ovaries and Fallopian Tubes (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.)

Dr. Javad Sajan

Dr. Javad Sajan

Voted Best Surgeon in Seattle (2016 & 2017), uses the Informed Consent model.

Dr. John Whitehead

Dr. John Whitehead

Trained by longtime Gender Surgeon Dr. Reed; Hysto and Top Surgery in Miami.

Metoidioplasty

Metoidioplasty, also known as meto or meta, and sometimes spelled "metaoidioplasty", is a FTM Surgery that releases the testosterone-enlarged clitoral tissue from its position and moves it forward to more closely approximate the position of a penis.

FTM Phalloplasty

Phalloplasty is a surgery that constructs a penis using a tissue graft. Like Metoidioplasty, Phalloplasty may or may not also include: Vaginectomy, Urethroplasty and Scrotoplasty. Glansplasty and implantation of an erectile device are also optional.

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New Penile Implants for Trans Men in Development
Move over, Zephyr! A new patent indicates that Coloplast A/S is actively developing an erectile implant specifically for trans men. Also, Boston Scientific is developing a new implant—that has an electric motor!

Anatomy of the Reconstructed Urethra Post-Phalloplasty

Dr. Dany Hanna

Dr. Dany Hanna

Fellowship-trained Gender Surgeon and Urologist - Metoidioplasty in Dallas.

Dr. Gabriel Del Corral

Dr. Gabriel Del Corral

Fellowship-trained Microsurgeon offering Phalloplasty and Top Surgery.