If you are transitioning, we offer a range of supportive resources to help you understand the many facets of this critical journey, including what to expect during the surgery, insurance questions, and the recovery process.
Insurance for transgender surgery
Some health insurance companies cover treatments for transgender patients. While certain surgeries are covered, several types of documentation are required to gain approval for any procedure, which include:
- A letter from your primary care physician
- Documentation and the facts about the pending transition
- A letter from a qualified mental health professional testifying to your “gender dysphoria”
- Additional documents related to transitioning such as court documents or other relevant documents
With the exception of top surgery, most of the treatments are considered cosmetic, unfortunately. Our team at SVIA Liu Plastic Surgery are very willing to submit claims on your behalf and create a paper trail documenting your surgical plan. You have the option of accessing the many credit resources to assist you with financing your journey to a body that matches your identity. Dr. Liu and his team will do everything they can to assist you with the paperwork so that you can move forward with your procedure – and your life. Please visit our Financing page to learn more or speak with our patient coordinator.
Recovery
All TG surgeries involve a period of recovery, which varies, depending on the surgeries performed. We have provided a brief outline of recovery time for MTF and FTM surgeries.
- MTF breast surgery: TG breast augmentation is performed with ultimate skill at our practice. Our process involves determining the ideal size, shape, and projection to match your frame, and reflects your personal desires for your figure. The recovery time is typically about one to two weeks before you can return to work (based on your individual healing time), with a full recovery generally achieved within about six weeks and continuing to improve with time as the scars fade.
FTM top surgery: You can expect a recovery time of about two weeks to recover from FTM top surgery. The surgical technique used will impact the length of your recovery. Double incision FTM top surgery takes a bit longer for recovery than the technique called “Keyhole top surgery,” which involves an incision along the bottom of the areola to remove breast tissues and may include liposuction to remove any remaining fat.
Additional support for your journey
THE WORLD PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR TRANSGENDER HEALTH (WPATH)
Read more about THE WORLD PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR TRANSGENDER HEALTH (WPATH)
THE TRANSGENDER LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND (TLDEF)
Read more about THE TRANSGENDER LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND (TLDEF)
