Category Archives: Phalloplasty

Phalloplasty scars vary depending on the surgical technique used and the donor site selected. These scars include both the donor site (where tissue is taken) and the surgical site itself, though donor site scars are typically the most visible and most commonly discussed. In general, scars may appear as linear or graft-pattern marks on areas …

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 …

Radial forearm phalloplasty (RFF) has long been regarded as the benchmark technique in microvascular phalloplasty, particularly for gender-affirming genital reconstruction. Despite the emergence of alternative donor sites such as the anterolateral thigh (ALT) or latissimus dorsi, RFF continues to set the standard due to its unmatched reliability, versatility, and functional outcomes. Microsurgical Reliability and Vascular …

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 …

Dr. Dev Gurjala, a board-certified plastic surgeon, hosted an Instagram Live discussion on surgical innovation and single-scar phalloplasty, addressing pre- and post-op concerns and answering frequently asked questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_z2uuAFcdECaption/subtitle instructions: To turn on subtitles, turn on closed captioning (CC icon), located at the bottom right of the video. To change the language, go to settings …

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 …