Vaginal Stenosis and Robotic Peritoneal Flap Revision
Is Robotic Peritoneal Flap Revision the Best-In-Class Treatment?
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. More »
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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. 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 learn before getting started.
Get the information and tips you need to help you get the most out of your treatment.
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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.
Dr. Kriya Gishen
Dr. Kriya is a highly trained plastic and craniofacial surgeon in Beverly Hills who specializes in Facial Feminization Surgery, as well as Body Sculpting and Breast Augmentation.
Map of Vaginoplasty Surgeons
Dr. Chris McClung
Board-certified urologist with a 100% gender care focused practice in Columbus, Ohio. Highly experienced with Vaginoplasty and Orchiectomy.
Dr. Heidi Wittenberg
Experienced Urogynecologist in San Francisco who works exclusively with trans and non-binary patients, offering Orchiectomy, Vaginoplasty and Vulvoplasty.
Surgery Spotlight: Orchiectomy
Learn more about this surgery procedure that many trans women find necessary to reduce androgen production and lower HRT doses. More »
Dr. Hope Sherie is a board-certified surgeon in Charlotte who is an experienced provider of Orchiectomy.
Choosing a Vaginoplasty Technique
Understanding the different types of Vaginoplasty will help you make a more informed decision about which one is right for you. More »
Dr. Dany Hanna is a fellowship-trained Gender Surgeon in Dallas who works exclusively with trans and non-binary people.
Should I Consider Vulvoplasty?
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. More »
Dr. John Whitehead's Restore Medical Center is the only surgery practice in Miami that is 100% devoted to gender-affirming care.
Peritoneal Vaginoplasty
Peritoneal Vaginoplasty is a relatively new development in Gender Surgery but with decades-old origins in gynecology. While the technique offers many benefits there is a lack of long term data. More »
Dr.
Drew Marano is a fellowship-trained gender surgeon in New York City who is passionate about Robotic Peritoneal Vaginoplasty and providing stellar care.
Non-Binary Surgical Options
Historically, gender-affirming bottom surgery has been binary in nature. However, there's an increasing number of Gender Surgeons who offer individualized treatment options for non-binary people seeking bottom surgery. More »
Dr. Praful Ramineni has more than 15 years of experience as a plastic surgeon and is a sound choice for Nullification, Vaginoplasty and Facial Surgery.
Gender Surgery in Thailand
Thailand offers an unbeatable combination of highly experienced surgeons, state-of-the-art medical facilities, affordability, and warm hospitality. Find out why Thailand continues to top the list of surgery destinations for trans women year after year. More »
Dr. Kamol Pansritum is one of the most experienced Gender Surgeons in the world. He performs more than 200 Vaginoplasty surgeries a year in Bangkok.
Breast Augmentation 101
Breast Augmentation is a surgery procedure that transforms a masculine-looking chest into breasts that have a feminine shape and size. Using breast implants, Breast Augmentation can provide a female breast contour when hormone replacement therapy alone has proved insufficient for breast development. More »
Dr. Shahin Javaheri is a double board-certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco with close to 30 years of experience in facial, breast and body sculpting procedures.
Surgeon Experience Matters
There are significant differences between trans and cis chest measurements that have implications regarding breast implant selection and surgical approach. This underscores the importance of selecting a surgeon who has experience specifically with MTF Breast Augmentation. More »
Dr.
Scott Mosser is a highly experienced gender surgeon based in San Francisco who specializes in gender-affirming Breast Augmentation.
Breast Augmentation With Fat Transfer
On its own, fat grafting 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. More »
What Is Board Certification?
The concept of board certification is not particularly transparent to consumers. This is unfortunate because understanding what board-certified means is critical for patients. Here's what you need to know. More »