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Gender Reassignment

Female to male gender reassignment breast surgery involves making a cut (incision) across the breast to remove all the glandular tissue, fat and skin. The nipples are reduced in size and reapplied in a masculine position as grafts. The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia (you will sleep through it) and will take 2-4 hours.
 
Male to female gender reassignment breast surgery involves a breast augmentation using a silicone implant. An incision is made in the breast fold for implant access. The implant is inserted under chest skin and muscle. The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and will take 2 hours.
 
You will probably stay in hospital 1 night and will need to arrange for someone else to drive you home. You may need to take some medication for pain relief for several days. You will probably be able to return to work after about 1 week depending on your job. It will take several months for the scars to fade.

This page was last updated at 12:29PM on November 23, 2023.