Category Archives: Gender Affirming Care

Dr. Loren Schechter, a board-certified plastic surgeon and national and international expert in gender-affirmation surgery, joined Align's Dr. Thomas Satterwhite on Instagram Live to discuss common myths about gender-affirming surgery. Watch this informative discussion by clicking "play" on the video below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz7m-Yg4e1cCaption/subtitle instructions: To turn on subtitles, turn on closed captioning (CC icon), located at the bottom …

Previously, we discussed How to Get the Most Out of Your Surgical Consultation. But what about the actual surgery? Regardless of the gender-affirming procedure you are undergoing, being physically and mentally ready is crucial. Here’s how to ensure you’re fully prepared for your surgery and ready to begin your transformative journey: Before Your Surgery  Follow …

Preparing for surgery can be daunting. One of the first significant steps in your journey is the consultation with the surgeon, a conversation where you both discuss your goals and what steps can be taken to meet them. Being well-prepared and informed will not only help you feel more confident and comfortable but also feel …

Surgery is a major life decision for your loved one, and being a supportive partner, friend, or parent can make all the difference in their journey leading up to and recovery after surgery. One of the best things you can do to support your loved one is to help them prepare and make any arrangements …

For transgender, nonbinary and gender-expansive patients, choosing a gender-affirming can be one of the most important health decisions they will ever make. But how do you know the surgeon you choose is the right one for your embodiment goals? Below is a list of tips to help guide you in the decision-making process and find …

Align Surgical Associates’ active research program is unique among private surgical practices. We sat down recently with Align’s first research director, Dr. Arya Akhavan, to find out more: 1. Introduce yourself and tell me about your role. I’m a plastic surgeon who took a break from my residency training to dive fully into research. I …

Recently, Dr. Jedrzejewski and Dr. Safir hopped on Instagram Live to discuss the prevalence of post-surgical regret. In this conversation, Dr. Jedrzejewski shares details about a recent study she co-authored about surgical regret in gender-affirming surgery, and both doctors discuss common misconceptions. Check out the Instagram Live video below to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1q5V7teGfg Dr. Safir: …

It’s been an exciting year in the gender-affirming care and surgery space! With all the conferences we’ve attended, here are some quick takeaways from the team: The Align team out to dinner after a successful day at the 2023 USPATH Scientific Symposium!   Dr. Satterwhite: There are so many of us fighting for the well-being of our …