What is Sex (Gender) Reassignment Surgery?
This surgery can be performed both in the form of gender reassignment from female to male and gender reassignment from male to female. Therefore, many different details are changed. Genital area, uterus, testicles, vocal cord, breast, facial lines, etc. Different processes are carried out at many points. At the end of all these, the person achieves the desired gender.
The physical gender of the person sometimes compels him/her to be forced and unable to live as he/she feels. While the person feels their emotional and spiritual gender differently, their physical gender is different. It is a difficult and troublesome process that causes the formation of psychological problems. It reduces the patient's quality of life and keeps the patient socially in the background. With this surgery, it is possible for the patient to feel better and to live life as he/she wants during this difficult process. No trace of previous gender is allowed to remain.
Which Procedures Are Used in Gender Reassignment Surgery?
Procedures applied for gender reassignment from female to male:
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A flatter and masculine breast is obtained with mastectomy.
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With hysterectomy, menstrual bleeding is prevented.
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With genital reconstruction, the vagina is removed and the urethra is lengthened. A sufficiently large penis is obtained. Testicular prostheses are used to obtain a more aesthetic appearance.
Procedures applied for gender reassignment from male to female:
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Hormone therapy is applied and the breast of the person is enlarged. At the same time, breast aesthetics is also applied.
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The clitoris and vulva are formed and the urethra is shortened. A vagina is created to ensure sexual intercourse.
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With facial aesthetics, the masculine appearance is eliminated and more feminine lines are obtained.
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The vocal cords are operated and a desired tone is obtained.
How Long Does Gender Reassignment Surgery Take?
In addition to the surgeries, documents and official approvals must be obtained. Operations begin with the completion of the approvals. It may take some time to obtain the documents. When this official process is completed, the proceedings begin. Then, uterine surgery, vocal cord surgery, chest surgery, testicular surgery are performed. A very detailed surgery is performed and the process is applied according to the patient's wishes.
What are the Conditions for Gender Reassignment Surgery in Turkey?
There are some conditions in order to perform gender reassignment surgery in Turkey. These conditions are listed as follows:
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Being over 18 years old
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Court's permission
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Single
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The fact that gender reassignment has become mandatory in terms of mental health
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Lack of reproductive ability
Our patients coming from abroad are required to obtain a permission to have this surgery in their country.
Recovery Period After Gender Reassignment Surgery?
The recovery process after sex reassignment surgery may differ from patient to patient. It is a serious process and many different operations are applied. There are separate difficulties in gender reassignment processes from male to female and female to male. The patient should lie still for a while after the operations.
Especially those who have passed from a female body to a male body should be much more careful. Because in this operation, breasts are removed. The healing process of the removed breasts can be difficult and long. The operation must be performed very carefully and under the right conditions.
At the end of all surgeries, the patient gets the body they want and feels better. Patients can live their lives as they want, and patients' self-confidence increases. It also makes them feel better socially.
Cost of Gender Reassignment Surgery?
The prices of sex reassignment surgery in İzmir, Turkey may vary depending on which procedures will be applied to the patient, in what way and in what direction.
