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Under 18 Top Surgery - mekhrice - 12-21-2015
I'm currently under 18 and hoping that I can get my surgery under 18. My current plan is a bit ambitious, but I was wondering if it was at all possible. My parents are very unsupportive of my transition and I'm considering emancipation as an option in the next couple of months. I was wondering if I could get my surgery at seventeen if I was emancipated, had a sign off from a mental health professional, had the funds, but haven't started HRT or testosterone or anything of that sort (I live in the USA). Thanks!
RE: Under 18 Top Surgery - Joshua - 12-22-2015
Good question. (Sorry to hear that you have unsupportive parents!) I can see this working, especially with the mental health signoff. I think it would depend on the surgeon. Do you have a surgeon in mind already?
RE: Under 18 Top Surgery - mekhrice - 12-24-2015
(12-22-2015, 01:10 PM)Joshua Wrote: Good question. (Sorry to hear that you have unsupportive parents!) I can see this working, especially with the mental health signoff. I think it would depend on the surgeon. Do you have a surgeon in mind already?
I don't have a surgeon in mind yet... I do plan on researching that soon. I'm hoping to find one on the West Coast, preferably farther north, so I don't have to fly. Do you know of any who will operate on emancipated minors?
RE: Under 18 Top Surgery - Joshua - 12-28-2015
Check with Dr. Mosser. While he has a 18+ policy, there may be wiggle room there for someone who is emancipated. (After all, emancipation means you are legally an adult.)
Also see: List of California Surgeons.