Can phalloplasty be performed on transgender men?

Yes, phalloplasty can be performed on transgender men. It is a surgical procedure that creates a penis from tissue from another part of the body, such as the arm or leg. The procedure is complex and can take several surgeries to complete.

There are two main types of phalloplasty:

• In Rubin’s phalloplasty, a skin graft from the arm or thigh is used to create the shaft of the penis. A urethra is also created, so that the person can urinate standing up.
• In Metoidioplasty, the person’s existing clitoris is enlarged and lengthened to create a penis-like structure. A urethral lengthening surgery can also be done.

The type of phalloplasty that is best for a transgender man will depend on their individual needs and preferences.

Phalloplasty is a major surgery with risks, such as infection, bleeding, and scarring. It is important to talk to a surgeon about the risks and benefits of phalloplasty before deciding if it is right for you.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/: A national organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth.
• Trans Lifeline: https://www.translifeline.org/: A 24/7 hotline that provides support to transgender people in crisis.
• World Professional Association for Transgender Health: https://www.wpath.org/: An organization that provides guidelines for the care of transgender people.

Yes, phalloplasty can be and is commonly performed on transgender men as part of gender-affirming surgery. Transgender men are individuals who are assigned female at birth but identify as male. Phalloplasty is a surgical procedure that allows transgender men to align their physical appearance with their gender identity by creating a neophallus, which is a reconstructed penis.

Phalloplasty is one of the options available to transgender men who desire male genitalia. The procedure typically involves the use of a flap of skin and tissue from another part of the body (e.g., forearm, thigh, abdominal area) to create the neophallus. The surgery can also include the construction of a urethra to enable urination through the neophallus.