Individuals who are undergoing the process of transition each have their own unique goals and expectations. The process of transitioning will be different for each patient and involves care provided from a variety of health care professionals. Surgery plays a role in that process. Plastic surgeons have the ability to assist in a wide array of gender confirming procedures to include surgical and non-surgical facial procedures, breast and chest surgery, as well as genital surgery. Surgery aims to produce a successful cosmetic and functional result, with minimal complications, that align with the individual’s unique goals and thus, helps to alleviate gender dysphoria.
At Toronto Plastic Surgery, we have been involved in the care of patients undergoing transition procedures for over twenty years. Our staff is sensitive to the needs of the transgender community including their unique hopes, dreams, concerns and worries. You will find everyone you speak to on the phone and in person to be dedicated to your personalized care and comfortable recovery.
Raw Talk Podcast: “Trans Health: True to Self”
In April 2020, Dr. Brown spoke on Raw Talk Podcast about the Transition-Related Surgery Program, the first public hospital-based surgical program in Canada focused on providing safe and timely access to transition-related surgical care. His segment begins at the 28-minute mark.
Facial Procedures
Patients will often consider a variety of facial procedures as part of the process of transition. These procedures may be either surgical or non-surgical. The specific treatment plan will be tailored to the individual’s goals and needs. Examples of common procedures include:
- Alteration of scalp and facial hair patterns
- Adjustment of the facial structure through surgery on the facial skeleton or the use of facial implants
- Injectable fillers for facial contouring
- Laser therapy for hair removal, skin pigmentation, or improvement in skin texture
- Skin care program for skin health and appearance
Bottom Surgery
Genital surgery (also referred to as “bottom surgery”) is an involved procedure requiring the participation of several health care professionals. It is important that this be performed in a center with experience managing patients undergoing transition. This option is now available in the Province of Ontario at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto.
