(02-26-2015, 10:05 AM)aaron Wrote: I would like to add my feedback to this thread, having just left Schechter's s office for my consult for RFF phalloplasty.
Schechter tirelessly answered every tedious question I posed about the procedure, the mechanics and technicalities, complication potential, etc. He is very intelligent and confident in his and his team's abilities to perform this procedure. He did strongly advocate for RFF as opposed to other techniques, both for sensitivity and aesthetics. He backed his opinion with photographic results of the procedures, and I agreed with his opinion that, aesthetically, RFF results (from his surgical technique, specifically of course) appeared more natural".
He quoted complications of stricture and fistula at 40 percent, with 25 percent of those requiring additional surgery. Flap failure he said, was 1 percent. He refuses to operate on a smoker until at least 6 weeks after your quit date, and he prescribes urine tests from your doctor to prove that you have quit twice, the last test being 10 days prior to surgery.
He informed me that an optional procedure utilizing synthetic skin placed over the open arm donor site can be utilized to reduce scarring. 2 weeks after the synthetic skin is placed, the patient goes in for a surface layer be harvested from the thigh and laid on top of the RFF site.
He utilizes Doppler on the new penis while hospitalized to monitor circulation. Supra pubic catheter is used until tests indicate it is ok to void from new urethra.
This surgeon is genuine, sensitive to trans issues and aware of dysphoria. I truly believe in him and will be going through with surgery as soon as I am cleared as a non smoker for 6 plus weeks.
I left his office crying tears of joy. I felt my experience should be known.
Aaron
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Hello
Thanks for your experience .
I have a consult for rff this month. Were you pleased with his work ? How many has he performed ? Insurance coverage?
Thanks
Thanks