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MTF Surgery Guide

MTF Surgery MTF Surgery provides comprehensive patient education for trans women and non-binary individuals seeking "Male-to-Female" Surgery procedures, including Vaginoplasty, Orchiectomy and Facial Feminization. Learn all about MTF Surgery, find resources and connect with the amazing surgeons dedicated to trans surgical care. Use our free resources to find the procedure and Surgeon that are right for you.

Looking for a Surgeon To Perform Your MTF Gender Reassignment Surgery? MTF Surgery's partner surgeons offer the full spectrum of male-to-female surgeries, including:

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Board Certified: What Does It Mean?

Board Certification: What You Need To Know Understanding board certification is critical for patients. Here's what you need to know about board certification. Read more »


Introduction to Gender Reassignment Surgery in Thailand

Gender Reassignment Surgery Thailand Find out why Thailand continues to top the list of surgery destinations for trans women year after year. Read more »

Non-Binary Options For Bottom Surgery

Non-Binary Options For Bottom Surgery Historically, gender-affirming bottom surgery has been binary in nature: Male to Female or Female to Male. However, there's an increasing number of Gender Surgeons who offer individualized treatment options for non-binary people seeking bottom surgery. Read more »


The Role of Fat Transfer in Breast Augmentation

The Role of Fat Transfer in Breast Augmentation Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation on its own is limited in how much breast volume it can contribute. However, used in conjunction with breast implants, Fat Transfer can play an important role in chest feminization for transfeminine individuals. Read more »


A Patient's Guide to Pre-Operative Hair Removal for Vaginoplasty

A Patient's Guide to Pre-Operative Hair Removal for Vaginoplasty Pre-operative hair removal is considered a medical necessity for most forms of Vaginoplasty and there's a lot to understand before starting treatment. Get info and tips here. Read more »


Use It or Lose It: The Importance of Dilation Following Vaginoplasty

Use It or Lose It: The Importance of Dilation Following Vaginoplasty Post-operative vaginal dilation is an integral part of the initial surgery recovery and the regular maintenance of the neo-vagina. Dilation may not be pleasant but it's essential to follow your surgeon's dilation protocol in order to prevent loss of depth of your new vagina. Read more »

Featured Surgeons


Dr. Kathy Rumer

Dr. Kathy Rumer

An expert in GRS, Dr. Rumer performs 200-250 male-to-female gender reassignment surgeries per year. She offers the full range of MTF Surgery procedures.

Dr. Scott Mosser

Dr. Scott Mosser

Dr. Mosser is a board certified surgeon based in San Francisco who specializes in MTF/N Breast Augmentation and Body Feminization for transfeminine folks.


Map of Vaginoplasty Surgeons

MTF Surgery Surgeons Map

Surgery Spotlight: Orchiectomy

Orchiectomy Learn more about this surgery procedure that many trans women find necessary to reduce androgen production and lower HRT doses. Read more »

What Patients Need To Know Before Choosing a Vaginoplasty Technique

MTF Gender Reassignment Surgery Vaginoplasty Understanding the basics of Penile Inversion and Rectosigmoid Vaginoplasty will help you make a more informed decision about which technique is right for you. Read more »

Vulvoplasty: Assessing an Alternative to Vaginoplasty

Vulvoplasty: Assessing an Alternative to Vaginoplasty Vulvoplasty is an alternative to Vaginoplasty that has the look and function female genitalia but without the creation of a vaginal canal. Vulvoplasty is requested by a growing number of patients. Read more »

Old Approach, New Application: Peritoneal Pull-Through Vaginoplasty

Old Approach, New Application: Peritoneal Pull-Through Vaginoplasty Peritoneal Pull-Through Vaginoplasty is a relatively new development in Gender Confirmation Surgery but with decades-old origins in gynecology. While Peritoneal Vaginoplasty offers many benefits the lack of long-term data is a concern. Read more »

Orchiectomy Surgeons


Dr. Heidi WittenbergDr. Heidi Wittenberg

Experienced Urogynecologist in San Francisco who works exclusively with trans patients, offering Orchiectomy, Vaginoplasty and Vulvoplasty.

Dr. Hope SherieDr. Hope Sherie

Dr. Sherie is a board-certified surgeon who has extensive training in MTF surgery procedures, including Orchiectomy. Based in Charlotte.

Vaginoplasty Surgeons


Dr. Toby MeltzerDr. Toby Meltzer

Performing MTF Surgery since 1993 and has completed over 4000 gender affirming surgeries. Scottsdale, Arizona, and Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Thomas SatterwhiteDr. Thomas Satterwhite

Board-certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco who works exclusively with trans patients, experienced with Vaginoplasty, Facial Feminization and Breast Augmentation.

Breast Augmentation 101

MTF Breast Augmentation MTF Breast Augmentation is a surgery procedure that transforms a masculine-looking chest into breasts that have a feminine shape and size. Using breast implants, MTF Breast Augmentation can provide a female breast contour when hormone replacement therapy alone has proved insufficient for breast development. Read more »

Why Your Surgeon Needs Experience With Trans Breast Augmentation

Why Your Surgeon Needs Experience With Trans Breast Augmentation There are significant differences between trans and cis chest measurements that have implications concerning breast implant selection and surgical approach, underlying the importance of selecting a surgeon who has experience specifically with Trans Breast Augmentation. Read more »

Breast / Body Feminization Surgeons


Dr. Laurel ChandlerDr. Laurel Chandler

Dr. Chandler is a Harvard fellowship-trained plastic surgeon who has received specialty training in gender-affirming breast and facial surgery.

Dr. Clifford King

Dr. Clifford King

Dr. King is a board-certified plastic surgeon who offers MTF breast augmentation for clients in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest. Read more »

FFS Surgeons


Dr. Joel BeckDr. Joel Beck

Dr. Beck is a board certified plastic surgeon in Charlotte NC who has been offering Feminization surgeries since 2003.

Dr. Eric BensimonDr. Eric Bensimon

With over 15 years of FFS experience, Dr. Bensimon is one of the world's elite Facial Feminization surgeons. Montreal, Canada.