INTRODUCTION:

It was earlier also known as gender reassignment surgery. These procedures are performed for transgender person to conform their physical and sexual characteristics in harmony with their identified gender.
It comprises of usually a staged and multi-disciplinary approach.

PROCEDURES:

Includes various procedures for correction of masculine facial features to feminine form and vice- versa.

1. TOP SURGERIES:

   Procedures done to enhance the shape and contour of breast tissue and chest wall for intended female form.
   In males, mastectomy procedures may be required to create a mopre masculine appearance of the chest

2. BOTTOM SURGERIES:

   Procedures to transform the male genitalia to female form and vice- versa.

RISKS:

1. 1. Infection
   2. Bleeding
   3. Swelling
   4. Multiple procedures
   5. The final outcome may not be in harmony with the desired form.