What to Expect Before and After Transman Surgery

The psychological distress you face when your sex assigned at birth differs from your gender identity (gender incongruence) can negatively affect your life. Luckily, technological advancements in the medical sector can help you fix the condition and live happily.

What Is Masculinizing Surgery?

Masculinizing surgery, also called gender-affirming surgery, involves several surgical procedures that alter your anatomical traits to gain more masculine physical characteristics as a trans man.

How Do You Know You’re a Good Candidate for Transmasculine Surgery?

Transmasculine surgery is a good option for you if you have been:

• Diagnosed with extreme gender dysphoria
• Under the care of a therapist who can recommend you to undergo surgery.
• Proven mature enough to make consent, especially 18 years and above.
• On testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for at least one year without achieving your desires.

How to Prepare for Transmasculine Surgery

Meet with a board-certified surgeon who can discuss your options, the type of anesthesia, and what to expect after surgery. The surgeon will request a letter of recommendation from your therapist and recommend you get lab testing or a medical evaluation.

How Transman Surgery Is Performed

The transman surgery can involve several procedures, starting with top surgery performed on the chest to remove breast tissue.

The other procedure is the transman bottom surgery which involves constructing a male genitalia. Surgeons may use methods like phalloplasty to create a penis and urethra with tissues from your forearm or thigh. Otherwise, the surgeon may use the metoidioplasty to make it longer. Additionally, the surgeon can do facial masculinization.

What to Expect After the Surgery

After surgery, you may experience bruising, swelling, and changes in sensation. Contact the surgeon if the pain gets worse, your fever is over 38.5° C (101.3° F), you start bleeding from your incision, or you have difficulty breathing.

Find a Professional Surgeon for Your Transformation

Transmasculine surgery requires more professionalism to achieve your goals. The International Center for Transgender Care has board-certified surgeons that can help you reclaim your masculine characteristics. Contact us now!