Current Concepts in Feminizing Gender Surgery.

Area of Science:

• Medical Science
• Surgical Procedures
• Gender Affirming Care

Background:

• Transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals often experience gender dysphoria.
• Advances in healthcare and societal acceptance have increased access to gender-affirming care.
• The World Professional Association for Transgender Health provides global guidelines for care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review key terminology and standards of care in gender-affirming procedures.
• To provide an overview of various feminizing gender-affirming surgical options.
• To educate healthcare professionals on preoperative guidelines and surgical techniques.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature and professional guidelines.
• Discussion of established surgical techniques for facial, chest, and genital feminization.
• Integration of preoperative mental health and hormonal treatment considerations.

Main Results:

• Feminizing surgeries include facial, chest (mammaplasty), and genital (vaginoplasty) procedures.
• Key steps and anatomical considerations are crucial for successful outcomes.
• Understanding major risks and complications, particularly for vaginoplasty, is essential.

Conclusions:

• Appropriate preoperative mental health and hormonal treatment are vital.
• A range of surgical options exist for facial, chest, and genital feminization.
• Knowledge of surgical anatomy and potential complications ensures safe and effective gender-affirming care.