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MTF Surgery Guide

MTF SurgeryMTF 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.

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Non-Binary Options For Bottom Surgery

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

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 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

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

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?

Board Certification: What You Need To Know 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

Gender Reassignment Surgery 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 HannaDr. 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. 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

MTF Surgery Surgeons Map

Surgery Spotlight: Orchiectomy

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

MTF Gender Reassignment Surgery Vaginoplasty 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: 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

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 SatterwhiteDr. Thomas Satterwhite

Board-certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco who works exclusively with trans and non-binary patients.

Dr. Drew MaranoDr. Drew Marano

Fellowship-trained gender surgeon in New York City who is passionate about Robotic Vaginoplasty and providing stellar care.

Orchiectomy Surgeons


Dr. Hope SherieDr. Hope Sherie

Dr. Sherie is a board-certified surgeon who has extensive training in MTF surgery procedures, including Orchiectomy. Based in Charlotte.

Dr. John WhiteheadDr. 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 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

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 DorafsharDr. Amir Dorafshar

Dr. Dorafshar is an internationally distinguished craniofacial surgeon who specializes in gender-affirming facial surgery and is based in Chicago.

Dr. Praful RamineniDr. 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 ChandlerDr. 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 LinDr. 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 PansritumDr. 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 RodchareonDr. 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.