How much does it cost to transition male-to-female?

Sexual reassignment surgery (SRS, or GRS for ‘gender’) for trans women and trans femme people costs upwards of around $30,000, which many will find a daunting check to write, but the benefits will completely outweigh the costs. Other surgeries such as top surgery will cost between $9000 to $10,000.

How long does male-to-female bottom surgery take to heal?

All patients are unique, and postoperative instructions are individualized to the patient. In general, six weeks is necessary for most of the healing to take place. Nearly all patients can return to their usual activities with no restrictions by 3 months postoperatively.

How long does it take to fully transition from male-to-female?

Some of the physical changes begin in as little as a month, though it may take as long as 5 years to see the maximum effect. For example, men transitioning to women can expect A-cup and occasionally larger breasts to fully grow within 2 to 3 years.

What does MTF bottom surgery?

MTF bottom surgery creates female genitalia with function and feeling. This might require several steps or operations. These can include: Penile skin inversion vaginoplasty, with or without scrotal skin grafting.

What is Metoidioplasty surgery?

A metoidioplasty is a type of gender affirmation surgery, also referred to as a “bottom surgery” or a “meta.” The procedure uses the tissue from your clitoris to create a neophallus, literally a “new penis.” Before the surgery, you should be on hormonal substitution therapy for at least one year.

How does a man turn into a woman?

In male to female surgery, the testicles and most of the penis are removed and the urethra is cut shorter. Some of the skin is used to fashion a largely functional vagina. A “neoclitoris” that allows sensation can be created from parts of the penis. Men retain their prostates.