Feminisation or masculinisation, especially of the face but also of the body, are of great interest to trans men and women. While trans men achieve a traditionally masculine appearance through hormone therapy, this is not always the case for trans women, especially if...
What is gender identity? What is the difference between gender and sex? Is gender expression the same as sexual orientation? What is transsexuality? What about a non-binary person? Gender identity is a fundamental aspect of the human experience, and to understand it...
Gender transition is a process whereby transgender people seek to align their physical and social appearance with their gender identity. This means that people who were identified as male at birth may seek a more feminine (male to female) appearance, or that people...
At IM GENDER we make every effort to provide information and support to all those who seek replies to their queries about gender affirming surgery. Through this article, we provide you with a detailed explanation of this procedure, its implications and what you can...
Gender affirmation surgery is an important procedure for many transgender people who wish to align their bodies with their gender identity. However, this procedure has been commonly referred to as a "sex change". This term, although widely used, has now been rejected...
Feminizing genitoplasty, also known as trans vaginoplasty, is a form of gender affirmation surgery that has not only an aesthetic but also a functional focus. In addition to genital appearance, it is important to consider the function of the newly created vagina in...
Most people consider having children at some point in their lives. For many, starting a family can be an important goal for their fulfilment and happiness. In the case of transgender persons who wish to opt for biological offspring, it is advisable that this question...
Phalloplasty for gender affirmation is, after mastectomy, the most requested gender affirmation surgery for trans men. The men considering this surgery are doing so at a younger and younger age. According to the data available to IM GENDER, while in 2003 the average...
For some transgender people, gender affirmation surgery can play an important role in their transition. For transgender men, one of the most common surgical options is phalloplasty, a procedure designed to create male external genitalia. But what does phalloplasty...
FSS surgery (Facial Feminisation Surgery) is one of the fastest growing types of surgery among trans women, especially among those who started their transition at a more mature age. The female face has certain features that differentiate it from the male face. For...
Many trans women seek facial surgery to soften certain features of their face in order to feel more comfortable with their appearance. This is requested mainly by women, aged 30 and over, who started their transition later in life. In addition to surgical techniques,...
Bilateral subcutaneous mastectomy is a surgical procedure that is part of the gender affirmation process for many transgender or non-binary people. This surgery involves the removal of breast tissue and fatty tissue from both breasts with the aim of creating a more...
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