Trans Post - Op

Patients often report manageable pain, sometimes only requiring non-opioid pain relievers like Tylenol shortly after waking. Recovery often involves temporary "Penrose drains" to remove excess fluid, which are typically removed within three days. Bottom Surgery (Genital Reconstruction):

This involves creating a vaginal canal and external genitalia. Post-op care typically includes a long-term dilation schedule to maintain the depth and width of the new canal. Outcomes and Satisfaction trans post op

Initial recovery includes managing swelling, bruising, and discomfort from medical devices like pumps or semi-hard stents (required for 4–5 weeks post-op). Sexual pleasure remains possible, though it may be experienced differently than before. Patients often report manageable pain

Regret regarding gender-affirming surgery is statistically rare: ranging from 0.06% to 0.47% .

Studies have found exceptionally low regret rates, ranging from 0.06% to 0.47% .