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Gender Affirming Surgery
Were You Born with a Physical Anatomy That isn’t True to You?
The sex we’re born with isn’t always compatible with the gender we identify with the most. In some cases, this dysphoria can lead to severe emotional trauma. Longwood Plastic Surgery specializes in a variety of gender-affirming procedures to help you dramatically improve your overall quality of life and feel comfortable in your own skin. Gender confirmation or re-assignment procedures are often considered reconstructive in nature and may be covered by your health insurance.
How Does A Gender Affirming Surgery Work?
At Longwood Plastic Surgery, we specialize specifically in breast reconstruction or “top surgery,” including subcutaneous mastectomy as well as breast augmentation, facial reconstruction such as rhinoplasty, and body contouring. LPS uses custom methods for treating each individual who walks through our door. In some cases, our skilled surgeons may take a multi-faceted approach to safely and effectively get you the results you want.
Our board-certified physicians and surgeons take the time to listen to your concerns and help customize a gender-affirming surgery plan according to your short and long-term goals. Longwood Plastic Surgery prides itself on treating each patient with compassion, understanding, respect, and privacy.
Am I a Good Candidate for Transgender Surgery?
If your physical sex and the gender which you identify with don’t align, Gender Affirming Surgery may be worth considering. The unique procedure can help reconstruct your facial and/or body anatomy to give you a look that more closely represents the contours you’d prefer. Patients diagnosed with gender dysphoria (regardless of their gender identity or the pronoun they use) may qualify for insurance-based procedures, including the initial consultation.
The ideal candidate for gender-affirming or transgender surgery of all types would be an otherwise healthy adult, both physically and mentally. Patients should have realistic expectations about what the procedure can and cannot do for them. Typically, non-smokers have the best results from any surgery. Your surgeon will be able to help determine your candidacy for Gender Affirming Surgery at the time of your consult.
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If you would like to schedule an in-person consultation, please fill out the form on this page or call (617) 383-6250 and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Longwood Plastic Surgery will reach out to you promptly.
