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Vaginoplasty typically takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks for initial healing and up to 12 months or more to achieve full recovery. Many patients are surprised by how manageable the early stages of recovery feel when they know what to expect. At Align Surgical Associates, our skilled surgeons exclusively perform gender-affirming surgery and provide individualized …

Vaginoplasty is a gender-affirming surgery that creates a vaginal canal through re-arranging tissue in the genital area [4]. It can be a life-changing procedure for many transgender women and nonbinary individuals, helping them feel more aligned with their gender identity. After surgery, proper healing and long-term success depend heavily on following post-op care instructions. One …

Drs. Dev Gurjala and Michael Safir of Align Surgical Associates recently hosted an Instagram Live session focused on single scar phalloplasty (SSP) and microvascular phalloplasties, and how to know which is the right procedure for you. Throughout the discussion, both surgeons clarify what SSP and microvascular phalloplasties entail and answer the most common concerns patients …

This guide will walk you through the steps of vaginoplasty dilation. Dilation becomes easier with time, and having a regular routine helps your body heal well. Editor’s note: In our article, we may use terms that are culturally outdated, as many of our patients still rely on them when searching for information. We want to ensure we remain …

Dr. Michael Safir of Align Surgical Associates recently hosted an Instagram Live session focused on metoidioplasty, a gender-affirming procedure. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Safir clarifies what metoidioplasty entails, how to prepare for candidacy, and the most common concerns patients express. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cp5rvT4vSU Caption/subtitle instructions: To turn on subtitles, turn on closed captioning (CC icon), located at …

Hi everyone. I hope everyone's having a great day. My name is Dr. Brianna Jedrzejewski. I'm a board eligible plastic and reconstructive surgeon with Align Surgical in San Francisco, California. Thank you for joining our Instagram live today. I want to let you know we've turned off the comments  to avoid any potential harmful commentary, …

For many transgender men and nonbinary individuals, phalloplasty is an important and affirming step in aligning their physical body with their gender identity. While traditional approaches to phalloplasty have evolved significantly over time, they often come with visible scars that can carry both physical and emotional weight. That is where Single Scar Phalloplasty (SSP) offers …

If you’re exploring gender-affirming surgery, you’ve likely come across vaginoplasty—a procedure that creates a vaginal canal. But what if you’re told there’s insufficient tissue for the standard approach? Or perhaps you’ve already undergone vaginoplasty, but the resulting vaginal canal is too short or narrow? This is where robotic vaginoplasty can make a significant difference. What …

Dr. Satterwhite and Dr. Safir recently co-hosted an Instagram Live to discuss traditional and robotic vaginoplasty, the right candidate for each approach, and things to know about each procedure. Check out the on-demand recording below to learn more! https://youtu.be/uSrYIwgGynQ For more information about each procedural approach, visit our vaginoplasty and robotic vaginoplasty pages. Dr. Satterwhite: …

By Dr. Michael Safir, reconstructive urologist, Los Angeles office What is microvascular phalloplasty, and how does it differ from other genital reconstructive surgeries? Microvascular phalloplasty is a surgical technique used to construct a neophallus, or new penis, using tissue from the patient's body, such as the forearm, thigh, or abdomen. This approach is distinguished by: …

What is single-scar phalloplasty? Phalloplasty is a complex gender-affirming procedure that creates or reconstructs a penis for transgender men. This type of surgery has a lot of parts to it, and it may come with complications, which makes it a challenging procedure to do well in medicine. Phalloplasties have traditionally required patients to accept a …

By Dr. John Henry Pang, plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Dr. Thomas Satterwhite, plastic surgeon We are excited to begin offering a new option in genital (bottom) surgery: robotic peritoneal pull-through – or “PPT” – in 2024. We know that this procedure is generating a lot of buzz right now, which means there is also …