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FTM phalloplasty patient asks about therapy clearance

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

January 26, 2010

Hello I am trying to get an idea for the phalloplasty procedure early on and I have  a few questions about the FTM phalloplasty operation. How much could one expect to  pay for a full procedure? Is it required to consult with a therapist  before being aproved for the procedure?   Randy

Hi Randy,

We can consult without a therapist clearance, however, before you have irreversible surgery, you will need 2 letters of therapy clearance.  Phalloplasties have many variables including stand to void result, penile implant to provide penetration ability, orgasmic sensation versus somatic sensation (what you might feel on the abdominal wall).  So please confer with me and then we can provide a fee estimate.

All the best,

Harold M./ Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000

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Which is better a metoidioplasty or phalloplasty

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

Kristina from Macedonia writes:
Dear Kristina,
A metoidioplasty is a lot less expensive and
is very satisfying for many especially those who do not
desire penetrable sexually relations.
Your sensation should be preserved 100% which is
not always true for phalloplasties as there will
need to be a neural hook up. Also with phalloplasties
there is a disfiguring harvesting scar either
on the forearm, or back, or lower abdomen.
But if all works well, you wind up with a normal
adult sized phallus.
If you have a metoidioplasty, this could be later
converted into a phalloplasty, but better to go in the
right direction from the start.
Your call.
Harold Reed, M.D.

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