Genitourinary reconstructive surgery is complex. Questions surrounding surgery frequently arise. This section of the website regularly updates the common questions asked. It provides answers and information for patients after surgery. 

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NOTE: Understanding Surgical Limitations

• Functional vs. Aesthetic: The goal of phalloplasty and metoidioplasty and their associated surgeries is to create a representation of male genitalia. Patients must accept that surgically constructed genitalia will not function identically to natal genitalia regarding erection, ejaculation, or sensation.

• No Psychological Guarantees: While surgery can alleviate anatomical dysphoria, it is not a cure-all for depression, anxiety, or social difficulties. We require patients to have a robust mental health support system in place, as surgery is only one component of a holistic treatment plan.

• Off-Label Usage: Patients should be aware that many surgical interventions in this field utilize medications and devices in an "off-label" capacity, meaning they are not specifically FDA-approved for the treatment of gender dysphoria.