If you feel long-term distress about your gender identity or physical appearance, you should consult a:

Gender dysphoria specialist or psychologist

Endocrinologist (for hormone therapy)

Plastic & reconstructive surgeon experienced in gender surgeries

A multidisciplinary approach ensures the best outcomes — balancing emotional readiness, medical evaluation, and surgical planning.

 Do's:

Follow all the surgeon's and therapist's instructions closely.

Maintain hygiene and wound care to prevent infection.

Continue hormone therapy as advised.

Attend regular follow-ups for healing and counselling.

Eat a balanced diet rich in protein for recovery.

 Don'ts:

Avoid smoking and alcohol, which delay healing.

Do not perform strenuous activities for at least 4–6 weeks.

Avoid sexual activity until your surgeon approves.

Do not skip post-operative counselling or follow-ups.

 Recovery & Outlook

Initial recovery: 2–6 weeks (depending on procedure type).

Return to normal activities: 6–8 weeks.

Final results: Visible after 3–6 months.

Most individuals report significant improvements in mental well-being, self-confidence, and social integration post-surgery.

With compassionate Care and ongoing support, patients can enjoy a whole, authentic life aligned with their true gender identity.

 With VivaVel Health, international patients save up to 70% while receiving world-class, ethical, and compassionate gender-affirming Care from India's most experienced reconstructive surgeons.

 Why Choose VivaVel Health for Gender Change Surgery in India?

At VivaVel Health, we partner with India's best gender surgery specialists and inclusive healthcare centres to provide safe, respectful, and confidential support throughout your transition.

Expert Surgeons trained in gender-affirming procedures.

Comprehensive Care: surgery, counselling, hormone therapy, and aftercare.

Privacy & Dignity guaranteed.

Affordable, Transparent Packages.JCI & NABH Accredited Hospitals.

End-to-End Medical Tourism Assistance: visa, travel, accommodation, interpreters, and recovery support.

Compassionate Guidance: from consultation to post-surgical healing.

We believe every person deserves to live as their true self, and we are honoured to walk this journey with you.

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For this topic, our authors used some of the following resources:

Johns Hopkins Medicine | Gender Affirmation Surgeries

National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov) | Sex Reassignment Surgery in the Female-to-Male

Mayo Clinic | Feminizing surgery