April 15, 2012
April 15, 2012 My name is Newt and I am a FTM. I have been on hormone therapy for approximately 4 years now. I would like to get the reassignment surgery done, but I would like to get some more information first, please? Here are my questions: 1) What is the total cost to get [...]
January 13, 2012
January 5, 2012 Dear Dr. Reed, No, I only wish to have breast surgury. I do not want a full conversion. I want a mastectomy with nipple replacement. I viewed the photos on your web page and they look great. It is exactly what I would like for surgery. Specific_Questions: I was wondering the cost [...]
May 9, 2011
May 3, 2011 I am on hormones, received a name change and is currently living as a man Specific_Questions: am I able to get the top and bottom surgery done at the same tome or within a week of each other if I am from out of town? Jason Good morning Jason, We do not [...]
April 24, 2011
April 24, 2011 Hello, I’m trying to find out what I need to do to have my chest done; I want to go from female to male but I do not want the bottom surgery done. Do I need to be on hormones or see a therapist? I’m interested in having the surgery done in [...]
August 1, 2010
Hi Dr. Reed, I’m a casting producer with Pie Town Productions, a television production company based in Los Angeles, California. During my research, I came across your information and specialization in this area and wanted to touch base with you. Our company is currently in the early stages of developing a documentary-style series that would [...]
Filed under:
Feminizing vaginoplasty,
FTM,
FTM chest,
Labiaplasty,
male chest reconstruction,
metoidioplasty,
MTF,
MTF Grants,
sex change,
subcutaneous mastectomy,
Vaginoplasty by Dr_Reed
December 12, 2009
Dear Laurie, Read the letter and this is the classic example of how a letter of endorsement should not be written. This type of letter is in fact seen when a therapist feels a certain obligation to say something but in fact has deep seated reservations about making any written commitment. This is akin to [...]
November 15, 2009
I followed a GLBT advocate and counsellor. My talk on sexuality included as per syllabus from Dr. Clark… Medical factors related to sexuality and sexual functioning Objectives: · Define the DSM sexual disorders, and discuss the following in relation to it: symptoms, factors increasing susceptibility, and prevention. · Describe how surgical procedures, such as a [...]
Filed under:
Feminizing vaginoplasty,
FTM,
FTM chest,
male chest reconstruction,
metoidioplasty,
MTF,
phalloplasty,
sex change,
Testicular Implants,
Vaginoplasty,
Vaginoplasty revision by Dr_Reed
August 27, 2009
possible phalloplasty. Dr. Reed, I have been on T since Jan 2008. I am looking into having a hestorectomy, but also want to have both top and bottom surgery as well. Specific_Questions: I am on psychratric medications. Seroquel, Methylphenidate ER, Methylphenidate, and Lexapro. Would these medications be a complication? Armando Hi Armando, Thank you for [...]
August 23, 2009
Good morning Mariah, We would not recommend any surgery be done until a patient is over 18 years of age, unless there is some very strong compelling reason, and then your parents would need to be a part of the decision making process. Have a restful Sunday, Harold M. Reed, M.D. 305-865-2000
July 19, 2009
To Tara at Tarareources.net Dear Tara, This is to advise you that we have not been able to offer grants, which had been solely based upon testicular donation, for over 2 years. That project was concluded by the research lab. We do offer individual consideration for needy people only. However, without any contingency funds to [...]
Filed under:
breast implants,
Feminizing vaginoplasty,
FTM,
FTM chest,
male chest reconstruction,
metoidioplasty,
MTF,
MTF Grants,
sex change,
subcutaneous mastectomy,
Vaginoplasty by Dr_Reed