Transitioning from male to female is an unusual and courageous path with surgical treatments. Trans women experience this process in their own unique way. This experience starts with feeling like a woman and continues with the desire to look like a woman.

There are many alternatives for trans women who want to look like their true identity. However, surgical treatments, with their permanent and effective results, are distinguished from others because they provide a more satisfying appearance for trans women. While making this crucial decision to transition from male to female may seem easy, for many it takes time to take action. In this blog post, we will discuss the surgical treatment process for MTF trans women.

Benefits of Surgical Treatments for Transgender Women

Understanding what these surgical treatments, which we can also call feminization in general terms, mean for troans women and their benefits is an important issue that also illuminates the process. Deciding to undergo surgical treatment is an important process and requires sensitivity. Understanding the benefits can help you in the decision-making process.

Here are the main benefits of surgical treatments:

• Surgical feminization procedures provide transgender women with a look as close to their expectations as possible.
• The results are permanent and natural when performed by skilled surgeons.
• The combination of different surgical treatments is much more effective.
• It rebuilds trans women’s self-confidence and self-esteem.
• The quality of life of transgender women who have an appearance in accordance with their true identity in their daily lives improves.

Why is it difficult to decide to have surgical treatment?

It is still not easy to decide on surgical procedures with their numerous benefits. Each stage of this long and patient journey is undoubtedly very special. The inspiring struggle of transgender women is certainly one of the things that makes it special. However, for some reasons, deciding on surgical treatments for transgender women can be difficult, which delays the process:

• Permanent results are often attractive, but for some people the lack of reversibility can be confusing.
• The time required for recovery is another reason for confusion.
• The idea of a surgical procedure can be frightening at first.
• The occurrence of various side effects such as pain and pain may discourage people.
• Environmental pressure can also be a challenging situation for people.

These reasons mentioned above may affect people in making a decision. Feminization is a process that should be well thought out. If you have decided on the process, we congratulate you! Because you are taking a serious step in the journey of being yourself. At this point, it is important to find an experienced surgeon and a reputable clinic that can understand your expectations about the surgical procedure. This will allay your fears about the process and make you feel safe.

7 steps to Control the MTF Surgical Procedure Process

1. Find a reputable surgeon

Surgical procedures can really improve quality of life, but in some cases they also carry great risks. Finding a qualified and experienced surgeon during this time is important to feel safe and for the best results. The important point here is to find a board-certified doctor for each surgery you are planning.

2. Consider voice feminization if it makes you feel better

Your voice is already great just the way it is, just like you! But a voice that matches your true identity can really be your dream. If you have such a dream, a specialized surgeon can give you the voice of your dreams by shortening your vocal cords. Before this procedure, your doctor will ask you to work with a voice coach before surgery for more effective results.

The average cost of this procedure is the most affordable in Turkey. The average cost of voice feminization in Turkey ranges between 1,000 dollars and 1,500 dollars.
Recovery after voice feminization surgery usually takes 6 months, although it varies from person to person.

The main side effect of voice feminization surgery is the shortening of your airways, which can make deep breathing difficult.

3. Achieve a more feminine neck by shrinking the Adam’s Apple

The procedure to reduce the Adam’s apple is called tracheal shaving. During this procedure, a surgeon will carefully remove some of the cartilage that makes up your Adam’s apple under anesthesia. After your procedure, stay upright as much as possible for the first 4 weeks for the best and fastest recovery.

The cost of tracheal shaving in Turkey is approximately 1000 dollars, which is affordable compared to most countries. The swelling that may occur after surgery resolves after about 3-4 weeks, but at least 1 year is required for final results. It is normal to experience side effects such as swelling, bruising, scarring, infection, changes in voice and swallowing. These side effects go away on their own.

4. Consider Facial Feminization to boost your self-confidence

Facial feminization surgery, or FFS for short, is the latest in a series of narrowly comprehensive procedures that target every area of the face. During FFS, a surgeon will correct and reshape your forehead, brow, chin and jaw in line with your expectations. After surgery, you will find your face with traditionally feminine features. It usually takes 2-3 weeks to recover after FFS.

5. You can have more feminine body contours with breast augmentation

Having a curvier physique as a trans woman can make you feel more confident. If you want to have breast implants, you can discuss the surgical process with a plastic surgeon. Usually, your surgeon will perform your surgery under general anesthesia and you can go home the same day.

The surgery is generally safe, but no surgery is completely risk-free. After breast augmentation, you may experience discomfort, scar tissue, changes in nipple and breast sensation, infection, changes in implant position, or implant leakage or rupture. However, in these cases, contacting your surgeon will help you solve these problems.

6. Have your testicles removed to stop testosterone

With a procedure called orchiectomy, your surgeon removes your testicles without touching your penis. After the surgery, your body no longer produces testosterone, which makes the MTF process easier. Your surgeon will offer you a choice of appropriate anesthesia and you can usually go home the same day.

Recovery takes 2 to 3 weeks. Although it is usually a safe procedure, you may experience some side effects. These include low sexual desire, low muscle mass, fatigue, depression, hot flushes, erectile dysfunction and osteoporosis. However, it will go away with time.

7. Evaluate vaginoplasty

For some trans women, having a vagina reinforces true identity and the transition process. During vaginoplasty, the surgeon transforms your penis and scrotum tissue into a vagina, clitoris and labia. After your surgery, you can have sex and orgasm. However, the results of this surgery are irreversible. At this point, it is necessary to evaluate the process well and understand what this transformation means for you.

The recovery process after vaginoplasty surgery will take about 3 months.
There are several risks of having a vaginoplasty. You may experience nerve damage, vaginal stenosis, short vaginal length or fistula. Also, you may not like the appearance of your new vagina. However, this appearance can be corrected with plastic surgery.

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