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Techniques for FTM subcutaneous mastectomy (top surgery)

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Semin Plast Surg. 2011 August; 25(3): 229–244. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1281493 PMCID: PMC3312187 Aesthetic and Functional Genital and Perineal Surgery: Male Guest EditorsChristopher J. Salgado, M.D.Stan J. Monstrey, M.D., Ph.D. Sex Reassignment Surgery in the Female-to-Male Transsexual Stan J. Monstrey, M.D., Ph.D.,1 Peter Ceulemans, M.D.,1 and Piet Hoebeke, M.D., Ph.D.2 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, …

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Interested in metoidioplasty with urethral extension, and testicular implants, wishes to keep vagina

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April 1, 2012 I am interested in the Metoidioplasty procedure with Urethral lengthening and Testicular implants. I will have Cigna Health Insurance in the next few weeks. Cigna currently covers Gential Surgery for FTM with the necessary documents. They do not cover Testicular implants though. Are you able to work with Cigna health insurance regarding …

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TV production studio seeks help with transgender documentary

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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 …

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FTM needs some advice before male chest reconstruction and metoidioplasty/

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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 …

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Grants replaced by “Individual Consideration”

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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 …

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Male Chest Reconstuction (subcutaneous mastetcomy)

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The periareolar approach is good for size A breast, and will inevitably produce some (hopefully transient) wrinkles as a larger circle is worked into a smaller circle.  The smaller circle being the down sized areolar or pigmented shield that surrounds the nipple.  A way of minimizing  wrinkling is the leave the areolar halfway in size …

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Male Chest Reconstruction

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Yes, we do male chest reconstruction surgery. While we will endeavor to utilize the smallest incisions possible, and strive for reasons of concealment to make those incisions along anatomical skin folds or planes if at all possible, a consultation would be required to best advise you. We cannot do breasts larger than a C in …

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Assistance for FTM surgery?, male chest reconstruction

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To bad there isn’t any money for those of us who would like to FtM. I  have been suffering my entire life in the wrong body. I do have my  PCP and other doctor behind me for what I want only my insurance  won’t let it happen [all I want at the moment is my …

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