Lower surgery to make your body more feminine

Your journey from referral to recovery. The exact steps depend on which surgery you choose.

14 steps4 phasesGGO Med

Which surgery are you having?

The path you follow depends on which surgery you have.

These are your first appointments. The team will get to know you and plan your surgery.

Your referral arrives from the gender clinic. The team checks you are ready.

You have a video call with a specialist nurse. They will ask about your health and explain your options.

You meet the surgeon in person. They explain the surgery and examine you.

Some people need hair removal before surgery. Your surgeon will tell you if you need it.

Most people do not need this step. In some cases, a group of specialists will review your case together.

You speak with the team again. You confirm which surgery you want. Booking starts.

Everything you need to do before your operation day.

You come to the hospital for tests and checks. The team makes sure you are healthy enough for surgery.

Things to do before your surgery day. Includes what to stop, what to pack, and what to have at home.

What happens when you arrive at the hospital on surgery day.

What happens during and after your operation.

There are three types of surgery. This page explains what each one does.

What happens after your operation. How the team looks after you in hospital.

When you can go home, and what happens in the weeks and months afterwards.

Who to contact and what to look out for after surgery.

Sometimes problems happen after surgery. This page tells you what to look out for.

Phone numbers and email addresses for the people who can help you.