Facial and Bottom Surgery

Overview:  

• Feminizing surgery, also known as gender-affirming or gender-confirmation surgery, aligns the body with a person’s gender identity. 
• Surgical options include: 
• Bottom surgery (removal of testicles, or removal of both testicles and penis with creation of a vagina, labia, and clitoris) 
• Facial and body-contouring procedures 
• Surgeries can affect fertility, sexual sensations, and body perception. 

Why it’s done: 

Many individuals pursue gender affirming surgery to address the discomfort or distress caused by the mismatch between their gender identity and the sex assigned at birth, a condition known as gender dysphoria.  

For many, gender affirming surgery is a crucial and natural step in affirming their sense of self.  

Facial and Bottom Feminizing surgery options include: 

• Orchiectomy: Removal of the testicles. 
• Vaginoplasty: 
• Penectomy: Removal of the penis. 
• Removal of the testicles. 
• Creation of a vagina (vaginoplasty). 
• Creation of a clitoris (clitoroplasty). 
• Creation of labia (labioplasty). 
• Facial feminization surgery: Involves altering the jaw, chin, cheeks, forehead, nose, and areas around the eyes, ears, or lips to achieve a more feminine appearance. 
• Voice feminization therapy and surgery: Techniques to raise voice pitch. 
• Tracheal shave: Reduction of the Adam’s apple (thyroid cartilage). 
• Scalp hair transplant: Moving hair follicles from the back and sides of the head to balding areas. 
• Hair removal: Laser treatments or electrolysis to remove unwanted hair.