Female to Male (FTM) gender confirmation surgery can help when you want to change your body to have more typically male characteristics. These procedures are also known as masculinizing gender affirmation surgeries.
Gender confirmation surgery is one part of a holistic approach to transgender and gender-affirmation care that includes physical, emotional, and social aspects. Gender confirmation surgery plays a pivotal role in aligning one's physical appearance with gender identity. People who choose gender affirmation surgery often experience an improved quality of life and reduced gender dysphoria and psychological stress.
When receiving gender-affirmation care, a supportive healthcare team is crucial to fostering better outcomes and reducing adverse outcomes.
FTM gender confirmation procedures vary widely, encompassing top surgeries and bottom surgeries. Each procedure targets different aspects of masculinization and is chosen based on personal goals and health considerations.
Pre-surgical preparation involves thorough physical and psychological evaluations to ensure candidates are ready for the changes and challenges ahead. It is essential to be in optimal health, which might include lifestyle changes like quitting smoking or adjusting medications. Surgical outcomes are improved when a patient is a healthy weight and does not have any underlying health issues or conditions. Mental health support is equally important, as patients need to cope with the emotional impacts of such a life-changing experience.
Transgender patients often face challenges, such as bullying, discrimination, harassment, and gender dysphoria, that can affect mental health outcomes. The emotional and psychological aspects of transitioning can be difficult.
Building a supportive community of family, friends, and support groups can help and support you as you transition to your affirmed gender identity. Professional mental health support not only can help you with your emotional journey, but it may also be an insurance requirement if you are considering gender confirmation surgery.
FTM surgical procedures that can change the face and contour the body to have more typically male characteristics include:
Facial Masculinization
A series of facial reconstructive procedures that can add more masculine features to one’s face. Facial masculinization procedures include the cheek, forehead, jaw, and/or chin augmentation.
Chest Masculinization
Also known as “top surgery,” this is a procedure to give the chest a more masculine contour and appearance by removing breast tissue and resizing and replacing the nipples.
Buttock Masculinization
Removing fat from the buttock region can create a more masculine body contour. This is done through liposuction, which uses suction to remove fat from targeted areas of the body.
The recovery process for FTM surgeries involves both short-term and long-term adjustments. Initially, managing pain and healing is the focus, but over time, your priority will be adapting to changes in your new body and identity. Continued care and regular follow-up visits are crucial to monitor your health and maintain the results of a FTM surgery.
When choosing a surgeon for your gender confirmation surgery, begin with The Center for Gender Affirmation. Our team of world-renowned, board-certified plastic surgeons are distinguished for their superior knowledge, training, and experience with revolutionary procedures such as gender confirmation surgeries.
Our patients receive personalized care and support throughout the recovery process at our private, state-of-the-art surgical facility. The Center for Gender Affirmation is accredited according to the stringent standards of the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF). Explore our patient success stories and before-and-after photos to learn more about our transformative gender confirmation surgery results.