MTF Surgery Guide
MTF Surgery provides comprehensive patient education for trans women and non-binary individuals seeking "Male-to-Female" Surgery procedures, including Vaginoplasty, Orchiectomy and Facial Feminization. Learn all about MTF Surgery, find resources and connect with the amazing surgeons dedicated to trans surgical care. Use our free resources to find the procedure and Surgeon that are right for you.
Looking for a Surgeon To Perform Your MTF Gender Reassignment Surgery? MTF Surgery's partner surgeons offer the full spectrum of male-to-female surgeries, including:
- Orchiectomy
- Vulvoplasty
- Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty
- Peritoneal Vaginoplasty
- Rectosigmoid Vaginoplasty & Sigma-Lead
- Breast Augmentation
- Body Sculpting / Body Feminization
- Facial Feminization Surgery
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Non-Binary Options For Bottom Surgery
Historically, gender-affirming bottom surgery has been binary in nature: Male to Female or Female to Male. However, there's an increasing number of Gender Surgeons who offer individualized treatment options for non-binary people seeking bottom surgery. Read more »
The Role of Fat Transfer in Breast Augmentation
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation on its own is limited in how much breast volume it can contribute. However, used in conjunction with breast implants, Fat Transfer can play an important role in chest feminization for transfeminine individuals. Read more »
Vaginal Stenosis and Robotic Peritoneal Flap Revision
Vaginal stenosis is one of the most common complications following gender-affirming Vaginoplasty surgery. Vaginal stenosis is characterized by a narrowing and/or shortening or total closure of the vaginal canal. This loss of girth and depth can make sexual intercourse difficult and painful. In some cases, vaginal stenosis can be managed through regular dilation but surgical repair is often necessary. The emerging best practice for surgically correcting vaginal stenosis is a robotic approach using a peritoneal flap. Read more »
Use It or Lose It: The Importance of Dilation Following Vaginoplasty
Post-operative vaginal dilation is an integral part of the initial surgery recovery and the regular maintenance of the neo-vagina. Dilation may not be pleasant but it's essential to follow your surgeon's dilation protocol in order to prevent loss of depth of your new vagina. Read more »
A Patient's Guide to Pre-Operative Hair Removal for Vaginoplasty
Pre-operative hair removal is considered a medical necessity for most forms of Vaginoplasty and there's a lot to understand before starting treatment. Get info and tips here. Read more »
Board Certified: What Does It Mean?
Understanding board certification is critical for patients. Here's what you need to know about board certification. Read more »
Introduction to Gender Reassignment Surgery in Thailand
Find out why Thailand continues to top the list of surgery destinations for trans women year after year. Read more »
Featured Surgeons
Dr. Dany Hanna
Fellowship-trained Gender Surgeon based in Dallas who works exclusively with trans and non-binary people, offering gender-affirming genital surgeries.
Dr. Scott Mosser
Dr. Mosser is a highly experienced gender surgeon based in San Francisco who specializes in Breast Augmentation and Body Feminization.
Map of Vaginoplasty Surgeons
Surgery Spotlight: Orchiectomy
Learn more about this surgery procedure that many trans women find necessary to reduce androgen production and lower HRT doses. Read more »
What Patients Need To Know Before Choosing a Vaginoplasty Technique
Understanding the basics of Penile Inversion and Rectosigmoid Vaginoplasty will help you make a more informed decision about which technique is right for you. Read more »
Vulvoplasty: Assessing an Alternative to Vaginoplasty
Vulvoplasty is an alternative to Vaginoplasty that has the look and function female genitalia but without the creation of a vaginal canal. Vulvoplasty is requested by a growing number of patients. Read more »
Old Approach, New Application: Peritoneal Pull-Through Vaginoplasty
Peritoneal Pull-Through Vaginoplasty is a relatively new development in Gender Confirmation Surgery but with decades-old origins in gynecology. While Peritoneal Vaginoplasty offers many benefits the lack of long-term data is a concern. Read more »
Vaginoplasty Surgeons
Dr. Thomas Satterwhite
Board-certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco who works exclusively with trans and non-binary patients.
Dr. Drew Marano
Fellowship-trained gender surgeon in New York City who is passionate about Robotic Vaginoplasty and providing stellar care.
Orchiectomy Surgeons
Dr. Hope Sherie
Dr. Sherie is a board-certified surgeon who has extensive training in MTF surgery procedures, including Orchiectomy. Based in Charlotte.
Dr. John Whitehead
Experienced Vaginoplasty surgeon known for his exceptional surgical skills as well as his great bedside manner and communication style.
Breast Augmentation 101
MTF Breast Augmentation is a surgery procedure that transforms a masculine-looking chest into breasts that have a feminine shape and size. Using breast implants, MTF Breast Augmentation can provide a female breast contour when hormone replacement therapy alone has proved insufficient for breast development. Read more »
Why Your Surgeon Needs Experience With Trans Breast Augmentation
There are significant differences between trans and cis chest measurements that have implications concerning breast implant selection and surgical approach, underlying the importance of selecting a surgeon who has experience specifically with Trans Breast Augmentation. Read more »
FFS Surgeons
Dr. Amir Dorafshar
Dr. Dorafshar is an internationally distinguished craniofacial surgeon who specializes in gender-affirming facial surgery and is based in Chicago.
Dr. Praful Ramineni
With more than 15 years of working as a plastic surgeon, Dr. Ramineni is an experienced choice for natural-looking Facial Feminization outcomes.
Breast / Body Feminization Surgeons
Dr. Laurel Chandler
Dr. Chandler is a Harvard fellowship-trained plastic surgeon who has received specialty training in gender-affirming breast and facial surgery.
Dr. Walter Lin
Dr. Lin is a fellowship-trained Plastic Surgeon who performs gender-affirming Breast Augmentation for at the Buncke Clinic/San Francisco Transgender Institute.
Surgeons in Thailand
Dr. Kamol Pansritum
Dr. Kamol is recognized as one of the most experienced GRS Surgeons in the world. He currently performs more than 200 MTF reassignment surgeries a year. Bangkok, Thailand.
Dr. Pichet Rodchareon
Dr. Pichet is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Bangkok who is considered one of top SRS and FFS surgeons in Thailand. His training includes cranio and maxillo facial surgery.