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Gender reassignment surgery, what is gender reassignment surgery.

Gender reassignment surgery, confirmation surgery or sex reassignment surgery means a variety of procedures that allow people transition to their self-identified gender. These surgical treatments modify a physical person’s appearance and sexual characteristics to approach their identified gender.

The most common treatments are feminization surgeries are vaginoplasty, breast augmentation or facial aesthetic procedures. In the cases FTM, phalloplasty, breast reduction or facial masculinization operations are the most demanded surgeries.

Our gender affirming treatments and procedures

We offer a wide range of gender confirmation procedures to help our patients to achieve the results they are looking for, supporting and providing professional advice throughout the transformation process.

Feminisation surgery

MTF Vaginoplasty

Facial feminization

BREAST AUGMENTATION

MTF body surgery

FEMINIZING VOICE SURGERY

AESTHETIC MEDICINE

Masculinisation surgery.

Phalloplasty

Metoidioplasty

FTM top surgery

FTM Hysterectomy

Body Masculinization

OTHER MASCULINIZATION SURGERIES

Before and after gender-affirming surgery results.

Knowing the results of some sex reassignment surgeries could be helpful to make a decision and to have an idea about what to expect.

Dr. Ivan Mañero, a reference

Dr. Ivan Mañero, reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgeon, is an international leader in gender affirmation surgery (ies) for trans people. He has been performing and perfecting gender reassignment surgeries for more than two decades, both inside and outside our borders.

His professionalism has led him to be internationally known and sought after, participating and moderating events in conferences. From the beginning of his professional career, he has always advocated for specialized and sensitive care for trans people. However, in the beginning, he had to deal with other peers who did not understand why a specialist like him cared about this matter.

A pioneer in unique surgical techniques for gender reassignment, Dr. Ivan Mañero has collaborated with various administrations to ensure that this type of a surgeries re included within the public health service in Spain. . In order to be able to offer greater and better care to trans people who require it.

The IM GENDER team, led by Dr Ivan Mañero, is a leading international reference in sex reassignment surgery and genital reassignment surgery.

World leader in gender reassignment surgery

The IM GENDER Gender Unit opened its doors over twenty years ago and has become an international benchmark in Gender Reassignment Surgery. IM GENDER has cared for more than 3,000 trans people who have decided to carry out some treatment or surgical procedure at the Unit, whether genital affirmation surgery – vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty -, body surgery – mastectomy, breast augmentation, feminizing liposculpture, among others -, facial surgery – facial feminization, thyroplasty, masculinization of features, etc.- or other plastic surgery procedures.

IM GENDER offers all the advantages of IM CLINIC, a pioneering clinic for its concept of understanding healthcare in a global and personalized way. Our clinic confers differentiating characteristics that allow us to offer a high quality of care.

At IM GENDER you will find a clear commitment to the most cutting-edge and reliable technology, with technologically cutting-edge operating rooms and the most innovative equipment in the sector. All this, added to a medical team expert in gender surgery with more than two decades of experience led by Dr. Ivan Mañero, the most recognized plastic surgeon specialized in gender reassignment surgery in Europe and even internationally. In addition, Dr. Mañero was a pioneer in unique/specific surgical techniques for genital affirmation, such as vaginoplasty with graft.

The entire human team that makes up IM GENDER, from Patient Care to medical, health professionals, psychologists and physiotherapists, are trained in health care based on human rights, respect and privacy of all patients. Our goal is to offer all the necessary information before, during and after the surgery through close treatment and personalized attention.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

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THEIR EXPERIENCE COULD BE YOURS

Meet IM GENDER’s true stars and learn about their personal experiences, from preoperative consultations to postoperative follow-up care. Discover how our comprehensive approach to gender-affirming surgery, (ies) coupled with our psychological support and family guidance, has made a difference in their lives.

At IM GENDER, we understand that every patient’s journey is unique, and we are committed to providing personalised care that caters to individual needs. Our testimonials are a testament to our dedication to patient satisfaction, and we are proud to share the stories of our satisfied clients with you.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our services, team, and testimonials. Our team is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have and to help you start your journey towards gender affirmation.

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IM CLINIC  FACILITIES

IM GENDER is the Gender Unit at IM CLINIC, one of the most advanced sex reassignment surgery centers Internationally. A new concept of clinic born from our commitment to experience in the field. IM GENDER is a team of highly qualified professionals, who all believe in the same philosophy of exquisite patient care.

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Transgender Surgery in Barcelona

At the barnaclinic+ Gender Identity Unit , we offer you what you have always dreamed of, adapting your sex to your gender . A team of leading professionals in each of the specialities involved in the gender confirmation process . We offer you transgender surgery in Barcelona , a journey in which we will help you confirm your identity.

A team specialized in Transgender Surgery at your disposal

We know how important it is for you to have confidence in your surgeon and in the people who will accompany you in this process . For this reason, our team of professionals, doctors, nurses and administrative staff will be at your disposal to answer your questions and allay your fears.

Our doctors are specialists in gender confirmation and have years of experience in transgender surgery , they are international references in the use of the latest surgical techniques , with the best results in women and men . You will also have at your disposal a nursing team trained and experienced in accompanying people like you. In addition, in our patient care team, we have a group of people specifically for you. We understand your fears and we will accompany you on this journey that will lead you to achieve the result you have always dreamed of .

The best professionals, are ready to offer you all the treatments and surgeries for gender confirmation in Barcelona. In 24 hours you can talk to the surgeon who will be your surgeon.

SHALL WE TALK?

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

VAGINOPLASTY

VAGINAL COSMETIC SURGERY

BODY FEMINISATION

FACIAL FEMINISATION

VOCAL FEMINISATION

HYSTERECTOMY AND ANNEXECTOMY

FACIAL MASCULINISATION

Colpocleisis, preservation of fertility.

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TRANSGENDER SURGERIES IN BARCELONA

- Duration of surgery: 2-3 hours

- Anaesthesia: General

- Days of hospitalisation: 6

- Return to your country: 7 days

- Return to work: 4-6 weeks

- Sexual intercourse: 2 months

TREATMENT PLAN AND PRICE

BREAST AUMENTATION

- Days of hospitalisation: 1

- Return to your country: 5 days

- Return to work: 5-6 weeks

FEMINIZING RHINOPLASTY

- Hospitalisation: 1-2 days

- Return to your country: 5-7 days

- Nasal packing: 2 days

- Nasal splint: Between 5-7 days

- Real results: Visible from the first month, definitive in one year.

GLOTTOPLASTY + LAVA TECHNIQUE

- Duration of surgery: 1-3 hours

- Days of hospitalisation: 2-3

- Return to your country: 7-10 days

- Absolute vocal rest: 1 week to 10 days

- Review: 1 week after surgery - Quarterly for 1 year

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- Duration of surgery: 2-4 hours (+ recovery time)

- Days of hospitalization: 1-2

- Return to work: 2-3 weeks

- Relative rest period: 4-6 weeks

BARNACLINIC+ STORIES

“I have had vaginoplasty surgery by Dr Mauricio Raigosa. I am very happy with his surgery, and the dilatations... everything was great. The treatment of the whole team of surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses was great. All were very attentive. If I could rate a review it would be five stars. Thank you very much Don Mauricio for curing my gender dysphoria”

"I was also very satisfied with my operation with Dr Mauricio. I am very happy. Thank you."

Gabriela Spencer

"I was operated on by Dr. Mauricio Raigosa two years ago and I am delighted! Thank you doctor. I had my first orgasm after 3 months"

Angie Otero

“I am operated by Dr Mauricio Raigosa and I am very happy. Many pleasurable orgasms, I can climax. The best thing I have been able to do”

Victoria Motos

WE ACCOMPANY YOU THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS

A patient manager will receive your request and will contact you in your language within 24 hours .

You will speak by video conference with your surgeon or the team that will perform your operation.

We will plan with you the treatment plan , the trip and the stay in Barcelona.

We will organise the trip in the most comfortable way for you , we will offer you accommodation options near the hospital, in the centre of Barcelona.

Throughout the whole process, our team will be at your disposal to accompany you and answer any questions you may have in your language.

After the intervention, we will remain at your disposal and will follow up regularly.

Receive your treatment plan within 48h

Let barnaclinic+ accompany you on this journey. Our team of experts in transgender surgery in Barcelona is at your disposal.

We will send you your treatment plan within 24 - 48 hours.

WHY HAVE SURGERY AT BARNACLINIC+?

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Our surgeons, medical specialists, nurses and patient care staff are specialised in the treatment and care of patients like you. Our surgeons are international leaders in gender confirmation . They have extensive clinical, care and research experience in the different types of transgender surgery.

THE HOSPITAL CLÍNIC DE BARCELONA GROUP

barnaclínic+ is part of the Hospital Clínic Group of Barcelona, a university centre with more than 100 years of history that combines teaching, research and care of the highest level . Tradition and innovation are at your disposal.

THE BEST FACILITIES, THE BEST TECHNOLOGY

The Hospital Clínic Group in Barcelona has been chosen several times as the best hospital in Spain and one of the best in the world . This is due to the quality of its care, the level of excellence of its professionals, and the fact that it has the latest and best technology in state-of-the-art facilities.

IN THE CENTRE OF BARCELONA

barnaclínic+ is located in the centre of Barcelona , in the Eixample district. Around our hospital, you will find all the services you need for maximum comfort. Well-connected to the airport, from barnaclínic+ you will be able to visit any part of the city with ease.

PERSONALISED ATTENTION

We have a Patient Care Service that will be at your disposal throughout the entire process. A team of professionals dedicated exclusively to caring for patients like you, who speak your language and who will answer any questions you may have at any time.

EXPERT TEAM ON GENDER CONFIRMATION CONTACT

Mauricio Raigosa García

Plastic Surgeon

Isabel Vilaseca González

ENT Surgeon

Eduardo Lehrer

Francisco Javier Cuesta González

Maxillofacial surgeon

Carles Martí Pagès

Ada Cabero Roset

Speech therapist

Ariel Glickman

Gynecologic surgeon

Eduardo Bataller Sánchez

Gynecologist

Clara Viñals Domènech

Endocrinologist

Antonio Jesús Blanco Carrasco

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Gender Reassignment Surgery

Despite the numerous benefits that gender reassignment surgery offers to individuals who undergo it, it has been consistently overlooked by a significant portion of society and the medical community. Some of the main reasons for this include a lack of knowledge about the correct techniques or not knowing how to effectively apply them.

Transgenderism affects an increasingly notable part of the population. Some of the most common surgeries include breast augmentation, vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, Adam’s apple reduction, or facial feminization. Thanks to these treatments, transgender individuals can enhance and affirm their personal identity. Dr. Javier Collado will seek the best solution for each patient, and together with his medical team, they will choose the best techniques to achieve optimal results.

Gender Reassignment Surgery with top professionals

Gender reassignment surgery is completely irreversible, and therefore, the patient will fully assume the gender role they identify with. It is particularly important for the patient to receive continuous psychological support that allows them to accept their new identity. Key considerations include:

• Role Acceptance: It is recommended that the patient assumes the desired gender role for a minimum of one year continuously.
• Psychological Treatment and Assessment: Professionals will diagnose whether it is a genuine case of transgenderism.
• Hormone Treatment and Gender Reassignment Surgery: An endocrinologist will prescribe hormone therapy, allowing the person to experience the changes of their desired gender.

Specialists in Gender Reassignment Surgeries.

Some of the most notable benefits of gender reassignment directly impact the mental health of each patient. These include:

• Psychological happiness.
• Reduction of mental stress.
• Facilitation of fitting in and being accepted in society.
• Increased self-confidence.
• Reduction of gender dysphoria.

The patient is admitted 24 hours before. After the surgery (which lasts about 4 hours), you will remain in bed for 5 days and be discharged the next day. In total, you will be hospitalized for 7 days.

During the 6 months following the surgery, the patient must dilate the vagina once a day for at least 15 minutes. This can be done using a vaginal dilator or through gentle intercourse.

Hormone therapy should be suspended 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after the surgery to prevent venous thrombosis issues.

According to various studies, more than 85% of those who have undergone the surgery experience orgasms within a year of the procedure. Unless complications arise, the satisfaction rate among those who have been operated on is very high.

I am totally delighted with Dr. Javier Collado. I had a rhinoseptoplasty, and the result is impressive! I would put myself in his hands again without hesitation. A thousand thanks for changing my life.

He completely convinced me of the blepharoplasty surgery that I needed to undergo. In the consultation, he cleared all my doubts and fears. Dr. Javier Collado is very professional and empathetic.

I needed a realistic explanation of the tummy tuck treatment I was considering, and he explained the entire process in detail and in an understandable way.

The best experience of my life. I couldn’t have received better treatment from Dr. Javier Collado and his team. They were very kind and attentive to details. I underwent gender reassignment surgery and felt no pain at all. It’s impressive how well he left me.

Thank you very much to the entire team and especially to Dr. Javier Collado. Fast, efficient, humble, and detail-oriented in his work. The best doctor you could have.

I underwent ultrasonic rhinoplasty recently, and I had a lot of uncertainty about the process and, most importantly, the result. The doctor spoke to me with a great deal of honesty from the beginning about what could be done for me. I appreciated the transparency in his communication and the opportunity he gave me to express myself. I also want to highlight the professionalism, both from him and his entire team; they are an excellent group of professionals with unquestionable human qualities. I felt very supported and calm throughout the experience. Thank you very much.

Two weeks ago, I underwent a rhinoplasty and a breast augmentation. The result has been natural and elegant. I highly recommend Dr. Javier Collado and his team for their kindness and attention throughout the entire process of the surgery.

I could not be happier and more at ease after the breast augmentation surgery with Dr. Collado. From the beginning, he understood my expectations, giving me a result that, just a few days after the surgery, has not caused any complications. Moreover, Julia and Raquel are very decisive and attentive in resolving any questions you may have at any time. In short, I have felt in the best hands at all times.

An excellent professional, he conveys security and confidence to the patient when placing yourself in his hands. Perfect results.

He is an excellent professional. At all times, he shares his point of view in the most natural way possible. He conveys a lot of peace and confidence. Thank you, you have changed my life.

Very happy with the result. Javier and his entire team are excellent professionals. Furthermore, the treatment has been unbeatable and very close from the first moment. I had many doubts about whether to have surgery or not and I have to say that I regret not having done it sooner, since the result is fantastic and I have not had any pain. I had a rhinoplasty, I definitely recommend it 100%.

Dr. Collado has restored my happiness. He has blessed hands and what he touches he turns into beauty. Thank you doctor for giving me back the desire to fight, I loved your work. When I look in the mirror, I am very happy. Thank you.

A month ago Javier changed my life, he performed a mastopexy on me and I am the happiest.

As soon as you meet him you know that he is the one who has to operate on you.

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Vaginoplasty

Vaginoplasty is the surgical technique that allows the creation of a neovagina in an anatomical position and with a minimum depth that allows normal and full sexual relations.

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Vaginoplasty in spain.

This sex reassignment surgery from male to female can be carried out in two different ways, although the most common is Penile Skin Inversion (PSI). Generally, in any transsexual patient who, meeting the standards of care, decides to undergo a vaginoplasty, this will be the first technique to be considered. A Sigma-colon interponate can also be performed.

The surgeon will determine which is the most appropriate technique for the patient, always taking into account her specific characteristics.

Spain is a leader in clinical research based on the most advanced procedures, pioneering in genital, plastic and aesthetic surgery, making them one of the most important treatments in Spain.

VidasPrime puts at your disposal  prestigious doctors  with extensive experience in this surgery who apply the most successful techniques being performed in Asia, specifically in Thailand.

You will achieve excellent aesthetic and functional results.

We know how important it is to take this step to start a full life, so we want to be by your side and offer you support at all times during this process. In addition, we offer you quick access to  our clinics  without waiting lists.

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Treatment characteristics

Who is this treatment for.

This surgical procedure is suitable for adult transgender women with documented gender dysphoria who have undergone the necessary psychological evaluations and hormonal treatments to reach the final transition stage.

Before the gender reassignment intervention is performed, the following requirements need to be met, as the changes the patient undergoes are irreversible:

• Being of full legal age.
•  Have undergone hormonal therapy for a minimum period of 9 months before the gender reassignment intervention.
• Maintain contact with a psychologist who can rule out the existence of a transitory psychological condition and who certifies that the patient suffers a real process of transsexuality.
• Have a certificate processed by a psychiatrist that confirms the diagnosis of transsexuality. This is a necessary legal requirement to carry out the surgical procedure.
• Sign an informed consent that states the irreversibility of the surgery as well as the possible complications resulting from it.

How is the procedure carried out?

Penile Skin Inversion (PSI)  consists of:

• Making an incision in the midline of the penis.
• The testicles and spermatic cords are removed.
• The skin of the penis is used to build the vaginal walls.
• The vaginal cavity is built between the bladder and the rectum.
• The urethral canal is redirected and the erectile tissue is removed.
• The skin of the scrotum is used to create the vaginal lips.
• Part of the glans (with blood vessels and nerve endings intact) is used to build the clitoris, which will be sensitive and erogenous.

For the more complex vaginoplasty  (Sigma-colon interponate),  which is performed with the intestine, an incision is made in the abdomen through which approximately 15 cm of the large intestine is removed and placed in the perineal area. The rest of the operation, after reconnecting the intestine for proper function, is carried out in the same way as the previous one.

After your time in the recovery room, you will be taken to the ward, where you will remain for 7 to 10 days.

On the ward you will receive the necessary care and rehabilitation to facilitate your discharge and return home.

During your stay in the hospital and for a few weeks after discharge, you will wear a catheter for urination.

What is the result of the treatment?

After Vaginoplasty and recovery, the patient will have a functional, anatomical, aesthetically similar vagina to any woman.

The vagina will allow you to maintain satisfactory sexual activity, with a depth of penetration of at least 10-12 cm, excellent sensitivity and normal urinary function.

The vulva will be covered by the labia minora and majora.

What recovery time do I need in Spain?

If everything goes well, you could return to home after your 15-day check-up, but if possible, it would be recommendable to stay in Spain for three or four weeks in order to monitor your recovery.

You should be fully recovered within two to three months.

Relevant information

• Transformation according to your sexual identity
• Increased self-confidence
• Emotional stability
• Fully functional vagina
• Positive sexual function
• Reaction to the anesthesia
• Blood clots
• Urinary retention

Treatment itinerary

Before treatment.

• Check that you have prepared all the personal documentation (credit card, cash, passport, Identity Card…), medical (reports, prescriptions, images…) and travel (confirmation of accommodation booking, travel tickets…)​.
• If you take medication of any kind not related to the surgery, do not forget to take with you the necessary amount for your stay in Spain, as well as the medical prescription that will allow you to travel with it without problems.​

During treatment

• Once you are in Spain, you will have to make an appointment with your specialist. During this visit, the doctor will open your medical record (for which you will be asked to provide all your medical documentation), perform a physical examination and tell you if any further tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis.
• If it is not necessary and everything is confirmed, your doctor will tell you when you must go to the preoperative study and will confirm the time of admission for the day of your surgery.
• If the surgeon has told you to stop taking any medication a few days before the surgery, such as anticoagulants, please do not forget to follow the exact instructions given by the doctor or you will not be able to have the operation!.
• The same goes for any fasting that the doctor indicates, if you do not comply – You will not be able to have the surgery either.

After treatment

• After your surgery, you must rest and not exert yourself or play sports for at least the first week following surgery. After approximately three or four weeks (depending on the surgery performed), you will have to contact the professional who supervises the hormonation to readjust it.
• You should follow the instructions given to you by your doctor and the expert physiotherapists to start walking; do not forget that you will need to use crutches so as not to overload the joint and you should avoid any physical overexertion such as from running, carrying weight, sudden rotations or doing impact sports.
• Remember that your recovery time will vary depending on your age, your physical condition, your lifestyle habits and your attitude.
• Keep in mind that your successful recovery also depends on you!.

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Transgender Surgery in Spain

Transgender Surgery in Spain is the most suitable option to achieve harmony between gender and sex, adapting the genitals from birth to the desired sex. Make your dream come true. We will help your body represent who you are both inside and out.

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When considering your transgender surgery, we know that trust in the surgeon who will perform the operation is fundamental. In this case, the doctor will put himself in your shoes, ask you all the necessary questions to understand your fears and help you achieve the result you have always expected. Empathy and mutual trust between doctor and patient is the number one step in undergoing sex change surgery.

Doctors pioneering in the field of European techniques who have achieved the best and most successful results in men and women. Sex change surgeons have specific training in this type of procedure.

We understand your fears and help you achieve the result you have always expected.

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Vaginoplasty, facial feminization, body feminization, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, facial masculinization, bilateral subcutaneous mastectomy, sex reassignment surgeries in spain, vaginoplasty plan.

Duration of intervention: 1-3 h.

Hospitalization: 5 days.

Anesthesia: General.

Return to work: 4-6 weeks.

Special cares: 3 months without sexual relations.

Mastectomy plan

Hospitalization: Outpatient.

Return to work: 7-10 days.

Special cares: Compression waistcoat 4-6 weeks.

Breast Augmentation plan

Return to work: 4-6 days.

Special cares: Special compression bra 4-6 weeks.

Facial Feminization plan

Hospitalization: 1-3 days.

Return to work: 10 days.

Special cares: Special bandage or brace.

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IM CLINIC Cosmetic clinic in Barcelona, Spain

About IM CLINIC

Based in Barcelona, the IM CLINIC is among the top 5 gender reassignment surgery clinics in the world. They specialise in male to female (MTF) surgery, female to male (FTM) surgery, bottom surgery, top surgery, vaginoplasty, phalloplasty and other gender-affirming (transgender) surgeries. The founder and CEO of the clinic is Dr Ivan Mañero, a world-famous gender-affirming and cosmetic surgeon with over 20 years experience of in delivering first-rate care.

If you are looking for quality, personalization and innovation based in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, then look no further. Unlike other clinics, IM CLINIC has its own surgery rooms meaning the team can stay in the surgery room with you as long as needed to achieve the desired results.

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In 2023 , there is a high demand for gender-affirming surgeries. Recent data shows a 25% increase in interest for MTF surgery, highlighting the changing landscape of accessible and affordable care.

Sex reassignment surgery is a procedure enabling individuals to transition to their self-identified gender, typically involving hormone therapy. Male-to-female (MTF) reassignment surgery includes 'top' and 'bottom' surgeries, as well as facial feminization. In some places, like India, it's on the rise due to affordable costs, with an average MTF surgery cost of $2438 to $6095 .

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You might be wondering why hormone therapy is necessary in male to female surgery. Read on to discover all the details.

In hormone therapy , female hormones like estrogen and progesterone are injected into male bodies to foster a more feminine appearance. Anti-androgens are incorporated due to higher male androgen production. Male-to-female transgender hormone therapy costs approximately $30 per month, with therapist visits averaging around $100 .

Let's read ahead to what male to female gender reassignment surgery costs.  

What does MTF top surgery cost?

Breast augmentation and implant surgery is the initial step in the male to female gender reassignment process. Through this transformative procedure, one can effortlessly obtain the desired breast size. This method encompasses both the insertion and placement of implants, ensuring a comprehensive augmentation. The cost for this procedure may fluctuate in accordance with the chosen hospital and surgeon.

The MTF Breast augmentation surgery cost is given below:    

What is the male to female (MtF) bottom surgery cost?

The cost of male-to-female (MtF) bottom surgery, a vital step in the journey of gender affirmation, can vary depending on several factors. These factors may include the specific type of surgery chosen, the geographic location of the surgical facility, and individual healthcare providers' fees. 

Here, we provide an overview of the estimated costs for common MtF bottom surgeries :

What is included in facial feminization surgery and its cost?

Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS), a transformative cosmetic procedure, aims to soften and reshape male facial characteristics into more feminine features. This comprehensive surgery involves a series of procedures, including lip and cheekbone augmentation, hairline adjustment to reduce forehead size, and sculpting of the jaw and chin. The goal is to harmonize and enhance facial traits for a more feminine appearance.

The total Male to Female Feminization surgery cost may go up from $9,000 to $12,000. 

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If you're curious about the expenses of male-to-female sex reassignment surgery across various countries, let's explore further. Keep reading to find out more.

Factors affecting the cost of male to female surgery

The number of surgical procedures performed for gender reassignment is on the rise. With the surge in cases, the male-to-female surgery cost is also becoming more affordable and nominal in Asian countries compared to other nations. However, a few factors still affect the total cost of surgery.

• Lack of insurance coverage from major companies
• Pre and post-operative charges
• Pre-operative counseling charges (if required)
• Hormonal Therapy charges
• Hospital charges
• Doctor’s fee for all the different treatments
• Higher costs or prices for cosmetic surgery procedures such as facial feminization surgery.

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Insurance and Financing for MTF Surgeries Gender-affirming surgeries, such as those involved in male-to-female (MTF) transitions, often come with associated costs. Understanding your options for insurance coverage and financing can greatly aid in managing these expenses.

• Insurance Coverage: Review your policy for coverage of gender-affirming surgeries.
• Medicaid and Medicare: Some states offer coverage through these programs.
• Out-of-Pocket Costs: Plan for co-payments, deductibles, and uncovered services.
• Financing Options: Explore personal loans, medical financing, and crowdfunding.
• Consultation with Experts: Seek guidance from experienced healthcare providers.

1.) How long does a male to female transition take? Some of the transitions may take less than a month and some can take even years. It mostly depends on the mental and physical health of the person and what kind of treatment you are involved in.

2.) How long does it take to grow breasts on estrogen?

The estimated time is 2 to 6 months to grow breasts through estrogen. It also depends on factors like fatty tissue levels, body genetics, etc.

3.) How long does it take to recover from male to female surgery?

It takes an average of 2 to 8 weeks to recover from male to female transition surgery. However, penectomy and vaginoplasty are major surgeries that need more care and usually take longer to recover.

4.) Can I undergo MTF transition without surgery?

Yes, many individuals choose to undergo MTF hormone therapy and other non-surgical procedures to achieve their desired gender expression without surgery. It's essential to discuss your options with a healthcare provider.

5.) What is the typical duration of hormone therapy for MTF transition?

The duration of hormone therapy varies from person to person. Typically, individuals undergo hormone therapy for an extended period, often lifelong, to maintain their desired physical and emotional changes. Your healthcare provider can provide more personalized guidance.

6.) Is voice training or therapy necessary for MTF individuals?

Voice training or therapy is a valuable option for MTF individuals looking to feminize their voices. While not mandatory, many find it helpful in achieving a more feminine vocal quality. It's a personal choice based on individual goals.

7.) What mental health support is available during the MTF transition process?

Mental health support, including therapy and counseling, is highly recommended during the MTF transition. It can help individuals cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of the journey.

8.) How can I choose the right surgeon for MTF surgeries?

Selecting the right surgeon is crucial for successful MTF surgeries. Research, read reviews, and consult with multiple surgeons to find one with experience and expertise in gender-affirming procedures. It's essential to feel comfortable and confident with your chosen surgeon.

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I'm a 56 year old transgender female and I was taking hormones but had to stop because I just couldn't afford them anymore. I want to take the Opill birth control because of the progestin in it to help increase my breast size even though it will take time. My question to you is will taking the Opill birth control hurt me if I take it long term or will I be fine.

Starting the Opill birth control for breast enlargement can be risky. Use of birth control pills for a long time can cause problems such as high chances of blood clots, weight change, and emotional state. The hormone progestin in the pill can affect my levels of hormones. There are also claims that birth control pills made of progestin can affect the production of hormones. Consult your healthcare provider to make a safe decision and avoid risking negative consequences. 

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I am 22 years male. I have gender identity issues. I feel like I don’t fit to this gender.

It is a common thing for lots of people­ to feel they do not be­long to the gender the­y were given at birth. This is calle­d gender dysphoria. The signs might include­ feeling weird about your body, clothe­s, or pronouns people use for you. This happe­ns because your gende­r identity does not match the se­x you were marked at birth. Spe­aking to a therapist who gets gende­r identity can help you in finding ways to feel good and supporte­d. 

Will those who are transgender have children?

Transgende­r individuals face challenges in naturally conce­iving due to medical aspects. Those­ assigned female at birth and on hormone­ therapy may have lower fe­rtility. Those assigned male at birth typically cannot ge­t pregnant. Preserving e­ggs or sperm before transitioning may he­lp those wanting biological kids later. Consulting fertility e­xperts can help transge­nder people de­siring parenthood.

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Going from girl to boy occurs when pe­ople take hormones and have­ operations. The total cost depe­nds on what treatments are chose­n. After, problems could be infe­ctions, scars, and fertility changes. Talking to a transgende­r doctor regarding options and risks is crucial.

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Transgender women who have had hormonal treatment and/or surgery may notice a drop in sperm count and fertility as a side effect of the process. But this scenario, when became the case, is an exception. Effective relationships between transgender women who wish to have a baby and a reproductive endocrinologist or fertility specialist are of utmost importance as they will provide them with advice and the needed support.

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Spain passes law allowing anyone over 16 to change registered gender

Legislation will also ban conversion therapy, introduce menstrual leave and ease abortion limits

Spain’s parliament has approved new legislation that will allow anyone over 16 to change their legally registered gender, ease abortion limits for those aged 16 and 17, and make the country the first in Europe to introduce paid menstrual leave.

The new transgender law – which was passed despite protests from feminist groups, warnings from opposition parties, and amid tensions between different wings of the Socialist-led coalition government – means that anyone aged over 16 will be able to change their gender on official documents without medical supervision.

However, a judge will need to authorise the change for minors aged between 12 and 14, while those aged between 14 and 16 will need the consent of their parents or guardians. No such changes will be available to those under the age of 12.

The law will also see a ban on conversion therapy – punishable by hefty fines – and an end to public subsidies for groups that “incite or promote LGBTIphobia”.

The new abortion legislation does away with a a 2015 measure, introduced by the conservative People’s party (PP), which requires women aged 16 and 17 to obtain parental consent for abortions. It also scraps the current three-day period of reflection for those seeking a termination, and aims to make it far easier for women to access abortion in public hospitals and clinics.

Thursday’s vote introduces up to five days of menstrual leave for women who have incapacitating periods. According to the Spanish Gynaecological and Obstetric Society, a third of women experience dysmenorrhoea, or painful menstruation. Accompanying measures include the free provision of free sanitary products in schools, prisons and women’s centres to tackle “period poverty”.

Spain ’s equality minister, Irene Montero, began her speech to congress on Thursday by thanking Spain’s LGBTQ+ community and trans collectives for helping to get the law passed – and for “saving many lives” in the absence of government intervention.

Montero, who belongs to the Socialists’ junior coalition partners, the far-left, anti-austerity Podemos partner, said the new law was about the state guaranteeing basic rights.

“This is a law that recognises trans people’s right to freely decide their gender identity, she said. “It stops trans realities being treated as abnormalities. Trans people aren’t sick people; they’re people – full stop. They are who they are – full stop. Trans women are women – full stop. From today, the state recognises that.”

However, the PP accused the government of introducing more ill-considered legislation in the wake of the botched “only-yes-means-yes” sexual consent law that has allowed some convicted sex offenders to have their sentences retrospectively reduced. The Socialists have promised to correct the “undesired effects” of that law, angering their partners in Podemos, which pushed the new consent legislation and still defends it.

Before the trans law passed by 191 votes in favour, 60 against and with 91 abstentions, the PP warned the government it was going too far, too fast.

“We all know of other countries that have backtracked on their ‘trans laws’ because they now know that they got ahead of themselves and that that caused a lot of suffering,” said a party spokesperson, María Jesús Moro. “Let’s not have the same thing here.”

She added: “We don’t want to see a new and unbearable rollcall of victims just days after this new law comes into effect. We don’t want a remake of the ‘only-yes-means-yes’ law.”

However, the new law was welcomed by Uge Sangil, the head of FELGBTI+, Spain’s largest LGBTQ+ organisation.

“We’re celebrating the fact this law has passed after eight years of tireless work to obtain rights for the trans community,” Sangil told Agence France-Presse outside parliament.

“We’re winning human rights with the free determination of gender … From today, our lives will change because we are not ill.”

In recent years, several European nations that pioneered transgender legislation have had second thoughts.

Among those to have reimposed restrictions are Sweden and Finland, while in the UK, Westminster last month blocked a Scottish trans rights law similar to Spain’s.

The bitter dispute over transgender issues played a role in Wednesday’s shock resignation of Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon.

Although she had championed the law, Sturgeon became entangled in a major row over transgender women entering all-female prisons, after a rape case that caused a public outcry.

A year ago, Sweden decided to halt hormone therapy for minors except in very rare cases.

In December, it limited mastectomies for girls wanting to transition, to a research setting, citing the need for “caution”.

The decision followed moves by Finland, which decided to restrict gender reassignment hormone treatment for similar reasons in 2020.

Agence France-Presse contributed to this report

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Traveling for Gender-Affirming Surgery in Another Country: Things to consider

Medical tourism, or traveling to another country in order to have surgery or access healthcare, is a growing trend in recent years. For those of us in the trans community, traveling abroad may be the only way to get the care we need with professionals we can trust. 

No surgery is totally risk-free. International travel, plus our trans status, often makes medical tourism even more complex. Here are some important considerations.

Potential advantages

If you live in an area of the world where it's illegal or impossible to obtain gender-affirming care, you may simply have to travel elsewhere. Surgeons who are highly-skilled or experienced in the type of procedure you need may be located in another country. Or, you may live in a country where you'd have to wait years before you can access gender-affirming surgery.

Certain procedure types and professional services may be less expensive if you travel elsewhere; this can be especially true for folks who do not have health insurance, or whose health insurance plan does not cover gender-affirming surgery, and will need to pay out-of-pocket.

3. Quality of care

Depending on where you live, you may be able to access a better quality of care in other areas of the world, with surgeons and healthcare professionals who are more experienced working with trans patients.

Potential risks

1. disease & infection.

All surgeries come with some risk of complications. While antibiotic resistance is a global concern and can affect anyone of any age in any country, you are more likely to get an antibiotic infection in certain countries. If you have a weakened immune system, you are at higher risk.

2. Quality of care

Some countries' requirements for maintaining a medical license are less than what may be required in your home country or other areas of the world.

3. Language/accessibility challenges

If you do not speak the language where you're traveling, you may encounter additional stress and challenges getting around, understanding what your healthcare providers are telling you, or advocating for yourself as a patient.

4. Air travel

Flying after surgery may increase your risk for developing a blood clot due to changes in atmospheric pressure. Plus, air travel following a surgery can be fairly uncomfortable, especially very long flights. Your surgeon may require you to wait at least 10 days or longer before flying to reduce risk. And for many trans folks, air travel in general can be challenging and stressful, especially if your name or gender marker does not match that of your passport or other IDs. ( This helpful guide helps prepare you for air travel, covering topics like IDs, airport body scanners, pat-downs, and more.)

5. Continuing care in your home country

In the event you have a surgical complication after your return, you'll be far away from the surgeon who performed your surgery, which may make necessary treatments more complicated or expensive. Depending on the type of surgery you had, a complication will likely mean you have to disclose your trans/non-binary status to medical providers in your home country, which may create an unsafe situation for you.

Tips to minimize risks

1. research your provider and facility.

• Ask your surgeon and medical team what credentials they have, as well as who credentials doctors and providers in your destination country.
• Ask your surgeon or medical team any and all questions you have, especially around their experience working with trans patients traveling internationally. Ask if they can share tips or recommendations that can make your overall experience—travel, pre-op, post-op, lodging—a little easier.
• Check to see if your provider speaks your native language, or what sort of translation services are available. You may also want to download and test different language translation apps on your smartphone ahead of time.
• Reviews and testimonials can be misleading, and easily made up for a website. If possible, try to connect online with other former patients of your chosen provider. Some online message boards allow you to communicate with authenticated former patients. Closed, private groups on social media may also be helpful to learn from others' experiences.
• In some countries, there can be marked differences between certain types of facilities (such as a public vs. private hospital.) Ideally, you'll want a facility that is internationally accredited for providing safe, high-quality care.

2. Research your destination country's LGBTQ+ policies

• The LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index provides information on LGBTQ+ rights country by country, including whether or not that country recognizes trans identities, to determine which countries are the safest and least safe for LGBTQ+ travelers.
• Research your destination country thoroughly by checking out local laws and current events as it relates to trans people. Learn your rights as a trans traveler in that area.

3. Plan well in advance

• Research if you need a special visa in order to enter your destination country.
• If you are planning to change your passport or other legal IDs before traveling (name and/or gender marker), give yourself several months to research your country's policies, submit paperwork, and wait for approval.
• If you have health insurance and feel safe discussing your trans status, speak with your provider to see what—if anything—may be covered by your plan. You'll also want to find out how your surgery may affect your coverage in the future.
• Research basic accommodation needs, such as: Where will you stay? What amenities are provided? Will you be traveling with a family member, friend, or loved one to help care for you? What kind of food is nearby, and can they deliver? How will you pass your time while recovering? While you're healing and cleared to go outside, are there things to do nearby?
• Be sure you allow enough time in your travel plans and money in your budget to receive follow-up care. You may need to stay in your destination country for a longer period of time, which means additional expenses for lodging, travel/airfare, food, etc. Ask your provider when follow-ups take place and how long after your procedure they anticipate you'll be able to return home.
• Consider how you'll contact loved ones while traveling and recovering.

4. Prepare your medical records and needs

• Pack a travel health kit with any prescriptions, including over-the-counter medicines, you may need. Always bring enough medicine to last the duration of your trip, plus a few extra days in case of unexpected delays.
• Pack a list of all the medicines you take: list their names, generic alternatives, dosages, and how often you take them. If you have any known allergies, list this as well.
• Bring copies of your medical records with you from your primary care physician, as well as the results of any lab tests that may have been done related to your procedure.
• You may need to translate all of these records into another language, depending on what language you speak and what provider you are seeing.

5. Arrange for post-op and follow-up care

• You'll want to make sure you know exactly where you'll be staying and who will be caring for you immediately following your procedure. Arrange this care ahead of time, if possible.
• Have a plan for when you return to your home country: what providers are trans-competent and safe for you to see in the event you need follow-up care?
• Medical issues can arise several years after your surgery has been completed. Once post-op, ask your your surgeon's office for complete documentation of all the medical care you received.
• If traveling back to your home country by air, you'll want to plan to get up frequently and walk the aisles of the airplane to help with blood flow and reduce the risk of blood clots. Ask your healthcare provider if they recommend wearing compression socks on the flight.

Related reading

• Dr. Mosser and the Gender Confirmation Center: "Surgery Outside the US"
• Unclockable: "Traveling While Trans: Here Are 9 Ways to Make Air Travel Less Stressful"
• National Center for Transgender Equality: Know Your Rights – Healthcare
• National Center for Transgender Equality: Know Your Rights – Airport Security
• National Center for Transgender Equality: Know Your Rights – Passports
• GLAD: "Trans ID Project: Updating your passport"

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A new law will allow people 16 and older to change their registered gender without undergoing psychological and medical evaluations to show gender dysphoria.

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The Spanish government on Thursday approved a law allowing people 16 and older to change their legally registered gender without undergoing psychological and medical evaluations to show gender dysphoria, becoming one of the few countries to allow such gender change by self-declaration.

Spain’s minister of equality, Irene Montero, said on the Parliament floor on Thursday that the new law recognized transgender people’s right to free determination and prevented being transgender from being treated as a pathology.

“Trans people are not ill people,” she said. “They are people, full stop.”

Spain is among the first countries to pass such a law, following countries like Denmark and Argentina . Similar proposals have divided public opinion elsewhere. Last month, Britain’s government overruled Scotland’s Parliament for the first time, blocking legislation that would have allowed transgender people to have the gender with which they identify legally recognized by making a declaration. The plan would have removed a requirement for “evidence of a diagnosis of gender dysphoria.”

Spanish lawmakers on Thursday also gave final approval to a law that gives women paid time off if they are diagnosed with severe menstrual pain , becoming the first country in Europe to do so. They also extended access to abortion to minors 16 and older without the consent of a parent or guardian.

The gender law has created friction between the right and the left but also within the Socialist Party, Spain’s biggest liberal party.

Víctor Gutiérrez, the L.G.B.T. secretary of the Socialist Party, praised it, writing on Twitter that it was a “law that improves the life of millions of people.”

But Carmen Calvo, a prominent Socialist politician and the former deputy prime minister, abstained from voting on the law, and a Socialist senator said on Twitter that lawmakers should reject it in the name of feminism and socialism.

“Laws that are being called off in other countries must not be imposed by the will of a minority,” Feministas Socialistas, an association of socialist feminists, said in a statement.

But for transgender rights activists, it was a belated victory.

“The Calvary is over,” Mar Cambrollé Jurado, a transgender rights activist, wrote on Twitter. “Today is a historic day for trans people.”

Under the new law, children between 14 and 16 will be able to legally change their gender in the civil registry if they are accompanied by their parents or a legal guardian, and those between 12 and 14 will need a judge’s authorization.

After the initial request for a legal gender change, the applicant will need to ratify their decision within three months.

The law also banned conversion therapies intended to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Emma Bubola is a reporter based in London. More about Emma Bubola

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What is Gender Reassignment Surgery in Spain (SRS)?

Gender Reassignment Surgery in Spain, also known as, Sex reassignment surgery in Spain or Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain or Sex Change Surgery in Spain or SRS in Spain, Genital Reconstruction in Spain, Sex Change in Spain, Sex reassignment in Spain or Gender Reassignment in Spain is surgical procedure that changes a person’s sexual structure in Spain, of both function and appearance from Female to male in Spain or male to female in Spain. Medically known by different names as masculinizing in Spain or feminizing in Spain, vaginoplasty in Spain or penectomy in Spain, orchiectomy in Spain, genioplasty in Spain, phalloplasty in Spain and/or metoidioplasty in Spain depending on the assigned gender and intended gender. Sex Change Surgery in Spain is taken advantage by transgender individuals (referred to as Transgender Surgery in Spain by few ) to shift from their biological gender to their identified sex as a treatment for a condition known as gender dysphoria in Spain.

Who Can Undergo Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain?

Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain can also be performed on a person who is identified as transgenders, who can be referred to as transsexuals in Spain after Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain. The Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain can only be performed on an Individual who is mentally healthy, which is determined only through mental health evaluation conducted before the Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain. Mainly for Individuals, who have gender dysphoria in Spain, medical condition also known as gender identity disorder in Spain.

A Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain can help to decrease feeling of distress related to gender dysphoria .

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Things to remember in Spain for Gender Reassignment Surgery?

First step for gender reassignment surgery in Spain is evaluation of patient’s mental health in Spain conducted by a mental health specialist in Spain or a certified psychologist in Spain who is experienced in dealing with the gender issues he/she will help the patient in Spain to determine whether treatment for gender dysphoria is required or not in Spain.

Before undergoing gender reassignment surgery procedure in Spain , patient also needs to undergo hormone therapy.

Hormone therapy is important before gender reassignment surgery in Spain to ease a patient’s feelings of gender confusion to relieve distress symptoms caused by gender dysphoria in Spain .

Gender reassignment surgery in Spain is done to form new penis or by using penis and scrotum in Spain to re construct vagina and vulva.

Risks and Complications of Sex Change Surgery in Spain

Sex Change Surgery in Spain is a major procedure which comes with significant complications and risks in Spain. Plastic surgeon for Sex Change Surgery in Spain explains the patient, risks and limitations before Sex Change Surgery in Spain and even before patient provides consent for Sex Change Surgery in Spain .

Few risks and complications of Sex Change Surgery in Spain are mainly due to hormone therapy in Spain which includes:

• Infertility in Spain
• High blood pressure in Spain
• Heart disease in Spain
• Sleep apnea in Spain
• Tumors affecting pituitary gland in Spain
• High levels of liver enzymes in Spain
• Uncontrolled weight gain in Spain
• Anxiety in Spain
• Blood clots in Spain
• Feelings of uncertainty and confusion

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Steps for: Female To Male Sex Reassignment Surgery in Spain, also called, Female To Male in Spain, FTM in Spain, FTX in Spain, FTM SRS in Spain, Female To Male SRS in Spain

Disclaimer* Purpose of this blog is to provide basic information on Gender reassignment surgery in Spain to clients who are looking for medical tourism from Spain . In Spain word has been used as an example but might not have reference to options available in Spain.

Step 1: Masculinization in Spain Or Mastectomy in Spain

Mastectomy in Spain or masculinization of the torso in Spain is procedure through which breast tissues and mammary glands are removed in Spain

The 2 surgical techniques used for Masculinization in Spain Or Mastectomy in Spain:

Subcutaneous in spain or periareolar mastectomy in spain:.

• As part of gender reassignment surgery in Spain, Small incisions following the bottom line of each nipple’s areolas in Spain.
• Resection of excess skin, tissues, and glands through small incisions in Spain.
• Closure of incisions in Spain.

Double incision bilateral mastectomy with nipple grafts in Spain:

This technique will be recommended by your plastic surgeon for gender reassignment surgery in Spain, if patient has excess mammary glands and tissues.

• Incision along line of each areola in order to completely remove nipple in Spain.
• Sub-pectoral incision on each side of torso in Spain.
• Removal of skin between the nipple in Spain and sub pectoral incision in Spain and at the same time, resection of mammary glands and tissues in Spain.
• Closure of sub-pectoral incision in Spain.

Attachment of nipple to the natural location on male torso in Spain.

Step 2: Metaiodoplasty for Gender Reassignment Surgery in Spain

Metoidioplasty in Spain is a procedure used by experienced and best Plastic Surgeon for Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain to obtain a more masculine appearance of genitals.

Depending on your requirement you can to undergo metoidioplasty in Spain, an alternative ( Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain ) to phalloplasty.

metoidioplasty techniques used Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain:

• Creation of a penis through lengthening of clitoris (metoidioplasty in Spain).
• Lengthening urethra (neourethra in Spain);
• Closure of vaginal cavity (vaginectomy in Spain).
• Creation of of scrotum (scrotoplasty in Spain and insertion of testicular implants) or bifid scrotum in Spain (insertion of testicular implants into labia majora of vulva).

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Step 3: Phalloplasty for Gender Reassignment Surgery in Spain

Phalloplasty in Spain is considered very important surgical procedure in masculinization process during Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain for genitals.

Phalloplasty in Spain mainly includes removal of flap of skin from region of patient`s body to create phallus. During Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain skin flap has to be taken from the forearm.

Phalloplasty in Spain – Forearm skin flap

Expected results for phalloplasty in spain:.

• Creation of male genitalia in Spain which includes a glans, medium-sized phallus and scrotum.
• Construction of penile urethra in Spain, which allows patient you to urinate in standing position .
• Possibility of sexual relations with penetration after Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain which is followed by insertion of penile implant and erogenous zones for orgasm and sexual pleasure .

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Step 4: Construction of Urethra during Sex Change Surgery in Spain

Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain, it involves construction of urethra and is surgical procedure that can be performed either along with phalloplasty in Spain or during second visit performed after phalloplasty.

Your plastic surgeon will be able to guide you when construction of urethra in Spain can be done. Procedure for construction of urethra during Female to male SRS in Spain is an important step as it allows patient`s urine to flow through tip of phallus, making it possible for patient to urinate standing up . For more details Contact us.

Important information:

Testicular implants in Spain cannot be inserted at same time as that of construction of urethra in Spain can be performed after 6 months.

Step 5: Insertion of Testicular Implants In Spain during Sex Change Surgery in Spain

Insertion of testicular implant or testicular implants in Spain is procedure with insertion of 1 or 2 gel filled testicular implants in Spain into the scrotum which provides the genitals masculine appearance .

Step 6: Insertion of Penile Implant in Spain during Sex Surgery in Spain

Insertion of the implant in Spain inside phallus that was formed / created during patient`s phalloplasty in Spain and allows for pleasurable sexual intercourse including penetration .

Step 7: Surgeries in Spain for Masculinization of Face and Body

Few of these Sex reassignment procedures can be performed in Spain along with other procedures of gender reassignment in Spain, discuss the options with Plastic Surgeon for Sex reassignment Surgery in Spain.

Facial surgeries:

• Blepharoplasty in Spain
• Face lift in Spain
• Forehead lift (forehead wrinkle reduction)
• Rhinoplasty in Spain
• Otoplasty in Spain

Body surgeries:

• Abdominoplasty in Spain
• Thigh lift in Spain
• Liposuction in Spain
• Belt lipectomy in Spain
• Arm lift in Spain

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Step 8: Other Corrective Surgeries in Spain after Sex Reassignment Surgery

After sex reassignment surgery in Spain, other corrective surgeries to improve aesthetic appearance of genitals in Spain or for better functionality

• Masculinization of torso – Nipple correction in Spain
• Secondary Phalloplasty in Spain
• Genital scar revision in Spain
• Masculinization of torso – Torso scar removal in Spain

Definitions in Spain`s perspective

• Assigned gender in Spain – refers to initial assignment of person as female or male at birth in Spain. Assigned Gender is based on physical sex characteristic which are visible and also based on child’s genitalia.
• Gender reassignment in Spain – Gender reassignment refers to official change of gender in Spain.
• Gender dysphoria in Spain – Gender Dysphoria is a descriptive term in Spain which refers to a person’s discontent with assigned gender .
• Transgender in Spain – Transgender is an individual in Spain identified as having different gender from their assigned gender .
• Transsexual in Spain – Transsexual is an individual in Spain who has undergone, transition from female to male SRS or male to female SRS who has undergone genital surgery in Spain (sex reassignment surgery in Spain).

Cost of Sex Reassignment Surgery In Spain

The cost of Sex reassignment surgery in Spain could be discussed after free consultation with best Plastic Surgeon for FTM SRS in Spain . It is very difficult to explain cost of gender reassignment surgery in Spain or cost of Genital Reconstruction Surgery in Spain or cost of Sex Change Surgery in Spain or cost of SRS in Spain or cost of FTM in Spain or cost of Female to MALE in Spain.

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Gender confirmation surgery (GCS), known clinically as genitoplasty, are procedures that surgically confirm a person's gender by altering the genitalia and other physical features to align with their desired physical characteristics. Gender confirmation surgeries are also called gender affirmation procedures. These are both respectful terms.

Gender dysphoria , an experience of misalignment between gender and sex, is becoming more widely diagnosed.  People diagnosed with gender dysphoria are often referred to as "transgender," though one does not necessarily need to experience gender dysphoria to be a member of the transgender community. It is important to note there is controversy around the gender dysphoria diagnosis. Many disapprove of it, noting that the diagnosis suggests that being transgender is an illness.

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Transfeminine Transition

Transfeminine is a term inclusive of trans women and non-binary trans people assigned male at birth.

Gender confirmation procedures that a transfeminine person may undergo include:

• Penectomy is the surgical removal of external male genitalia.
• Orchiectomy is the surgical removal of the testes.
• Vaginoplasty is the surgical creation of a vagina.
• Feminizing genitoplasty creates internal female genitalia.
• Breast implants create breasts.
• Gluteoplasty increases buttock volume.
• Chondrolaryngoplasty is a procedure on the throat that can minimize the appearance of Adam's apple .

Feminizing hormones are commonly used for at least 12 months prior to breast augmentation to maximize breast growth and achieve a better surgical outcome. They are also often used for approximately 12 months prior to feminizing genital surgeries.

Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is often done to soften the lines of the face. FFS can include softening the brow line, rhinoplasty (nose job), smoothing the jaw and forehead, and altering the cheekbones. Each person is unique and the procedures that are done are based on the individual's need and budget,

Transmasculine is a term inclusive of trans men and non-binary trans people assigned female at birth.

Gender confirmation procedures that a transmasculine person may undergo include:

• Masculinizing genitoplasty is the surgical creation of external genitalia. This procedure uses the tissue of the labia to create a penis.
• Phalloplasty is the surgical construction of a penis using a skin graft from the forearm, thigh, or upper back.
• Metoidioplasty is the creation of a penis from the hormonally enlarged clitoris.
• Scrotoplasty is the creation of a scrotum.

Procedures that change the genitalia are performed with other procedures, which may be extensive.

The change to a masculine appearance may also include hormone therapy with testosterone, a mastectomy (surgical removal of the breasts), hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus), and perhaps additional cosmetic procedures intended to masculinize the appearance.

Paying For Gender Confirmation Surgery

Medicare and some health insurance providers in the United States may cover a portion of the cost of gender confirmation surgery.

It is unlawful to discriminate or withhold healthcare based on sex or gender. However, many plans do have exclusions.

For most transgender individuals, the burden of financing the procedure(s) is the main difficulty in obtaining treatment. The cost of transitioning can often exceed $100,000 in the United States, depending upon the procedures needed.

A typical genitoplasty alone averages about $18,000. Rhinoplasty, or a nose job, averaged $5,409 in 2019.  

Traveling Abroad for GCS

Some patients seek gender confirmation surgery overseas, as the procedures can be less expensive in some other countries. It is important to remember that traveling to a foreign country for surgery, also known as surgery tourism, can be very risky.

Regardless of where the surgery will be performed, it is essential that your surgeon is skilled in the procedure being performed and that your surgery will be performed in a reputable facility that offers high-quality care.

When choosing a surgeon , it is important to do your research, whether the surgery is performed in the U.S. or elsewhere. Talk to people who have already had the procedure and ask about their experience and their surgeon.

Before and after photos don't tell the whole story, and can easily be altered, so consider asking for a patient reference with whom you can speak.

It is important to remember that surgeons have specialties and to stick with your surgeon's specialty. For example, you may choose to have one surgeon perform a genitoplasty, but another to perform facial surgeries. This may result in more expenses, but it can result in a better outcome.

A Word From Verywell

Gender confirmation surgery is very complex, and the procedures that one person needs to achieve their desired result can be very different from what another person wants.

Each individual's goals for their appearance will be different. For example, one individual may feel strongly that breast implants are essential to having a desirable and feminine appearance, while a different person may not feel that breast size is a concern. A personalized approach is essential to satisfaction because personal appearance is so highly individualized.

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Gender-affirming care encompasses a broad range of psychological, behavioral and medical treatments for transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people.

The care is designed to “support and affirm an individual’s gender identity” when it is at odds with the sex they were assigned at birth, as defined by the World Health Organization.

What is gender-affirming surgery?

Gender-affirming surgery refers to the surgical and cosmetic procedures that give transgender and nonbinary people “the physical appearance and functional abilities of the gender they know themselves to be,” according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. It is sometimes called gender reassignment surgery.

There are three main types of gender-affirming surgeries, per the Cleveland Clinic:

Top surgery , in which a surgeon either removes a person’s breast tissue for a more traditionally masculine appearance or shapes a person’s breast tissue for a more traditionally feminine appearance. 

Bottom surgery , or the reconstruction of the genitals to better align with a person’s gender identity.

Facial feminization or masculinization surgery , in which the bones and soft tissue of a person’s face are transformed for either a more traditionally masculine or feminine appearance.   

Some people who undergo gender-affirming surgeries also use specific hormone therapies. A trans woman or nonbinary person on feminizing hormone therapy, for example, takes estrogen that’s paired with a substance that blocks testosterone. And a trans man or nonbinary person on masculinizing hormone therapy takes testosterone.

Gender-affirming surgeries and treatments are the recommended course of treatment for gender dysphoria by the American Medical Association. Gender dysphoria is defined as “clinically significant distress or impairment related to gender incongruence, which may include desire to change primary and/or secondary sex characteristics,” according to the American Psychiatric Association.

Some LGBTQ+ advocates and medical professionals feel that gender dysphoria shouldn't be treated as a mental disorder, and worry that gender dysphoria’s inclusion in the DSM-5 — the authoritative source on recognized mental health disorders for the psychiatric industry — stigmatizes trans and nonbinary people.

How much does gender-affirming surgery cost?

Gender-affirming surgery can cost between $6,900 and $63,400 depending on the precise procedure, according to a 2022 study published in The Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics.

Out-of-pocket costs can vary dramatically, though, depending on whether you have insurance and whether your insurance company covers gender-affirming surgeries.

There are also costs associated with the surgery that may not be represented in these estimates. Additional costs may include:

Surgeons fees

Hospital fees

Consultation fees

Insurance copays

The cost of psychiatric care or therapy, as most insurance companies and surgeons require at least one referral letter prior to the surgery. An hour of therapy can cost between $65 and $250, according to Good Therapy, an online platform for therapists and counselors. 

Time off work. After bottom surgery, you can expect to miss six weeks of work while recovering. Most people miss around two weeks of work after top surgery. 

Miscellaneous goods that’ll help you recover. For example, after bottom surgery, you might need to invest in a shower stool, waterproof bed sheets, cheap underwear and sanitary towels. Top surgery patients may need, depending on the procedure, a mastectomy pillow, chest binder and baggy clothes.

Is gender-affirming surgery covered by insurance?

It’s illegal for any federally funded health insurance program to deny coverage on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation or sexual characteristics, per Section 1557, a section of the Affordable Care Act. Section 1557 doesn’t apply to private insurance companies, though, and several U.S. states have passed laws banning gender-affirming care.

The following states have banned gender-affirming surgery for people under 18 years old, according to the Human Rights Campaign: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia. In four of these states — Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Indiana — court injunctions are currently ensuring access to care.

And these states have either passed laws — or have governors who issued executive orders — protecting access to gender-affirming surgery, according to the Movement Advancement Project, a public policy nonprofit: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington, D.C.

But even if your state has enshrined protections for gender-affirming care, some private insurance companies may consider surgeries “cosmetic” and therefore “not medically necessary,” according to the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund. If you have private insurance or are insured through your employer, contact your insurance company and see if they cover gender-affirming care. Also, ask about any documentation the insurance company requires for coverage.

The Williams Institute estimates that 14% of trans Americans currently enrolled in Medicaid live in states where such coverage is banned, while another 27% of trans Americans live in states where coverage is “uncertain,” because their state laws are “silent or unclear on coverage for gender-affirming care.”

Because of Section 1557, Medicaid is federally banned from denying coverage on the basis of sex or gender; among the roughly 1.3 million transgender Americans, around 276,000 have Medicaid coverage, according to a 2022 report from the Williams Institute.

How to pay for gender-affirming surgery

If your private insurance company won’t cover gender-affirming care, and you’re unable to obtain coverage through the federal marketplace, consider these sources:

Online personal loan.

Credit union personal loan.

Credit card.

CareCredit.

Home equity line of credit.

Family loan.

There are also several nonprofits that offer financial assistance for gender-affirmation surgeries. Those organizations include:

Point of Pride , which offers grants and scholarships to trans and nonbinary people seeking gender-affirming surgery and care.

The Jim Collins Foundation , which raises money to fund gender-affirming surgeries. 

Genderbands , which offers grants for gender-affirming surgeries and care. 

Black Transmen Inc. , which funds gender-affirming surgeries for Black trans men. 

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