TL;DR:
- M/F sex correction aligns biological sex with gender identity, improving well-being and reducing gender dysphoria.
- Hormone therapy: Key element involving hormone doses to induce physical changes (skin, hair, fertility, mood) and requires psychiatric/endocrinological evaluation.
- Surgical treatments: Include chest (breast implants), facial (genioplasty, lipotransfer, fillers, hairline feminization), and body (liposuction, implants for breasts/buttocks) modifications for feminine features.
- Cosmetic procedures: Include permanent makeup, laser hair removal, lip augmentation, eyelash extensions, and eyebrow shaping to enhance femininity and confidence.
- Transition improves quality of life but involves risks; thorough consultations and psychological support are essential.
- Effects are mostly irreversible; any decision must be well-informed and carefully considered.
M/F sex correction is a medical process that aims to change a person's biological sex to a gender that is compatible with their gender identity. It can be complicated, but it brings great benefits to the patient, as it gives a sense of conformity to one's own body and enables one to live in harmony with oneself. Not only surgical procedures, but also aesthetic medicine and other minimally invasive methods are helpful during the transition.
1. hormone therapy
Hormone therapy is one of the key elements of M/F sex correction. It involves taking opposite sex hormones to induce changes in appearance and body function. Gender reassignment begins with a decrease in testosterone production, resulting in changes in hair, body weight, skin and muscle structure, and reduced fertility. Hormone treatment helps to improve mood and at least partially change body appearance and resolve gender dysphoria. Therapy is preceded by diagnostics with a psychiatrist and an endocrinologist to confirm gender dysphoria and select the right doses of hormones.
2. surgical treatments
Surgical procedures are among the most effective ways to change the appearance and function of the body. Depending on the target sex and the patient's preference, different types of procedures are used. M/F Transition is a process that involves a number of steps, such as correction of the chest (breast implants), face and genitals. Another surgical procedure that can assist in the M/K gender correction process is genioplasty. It involves correcting the chin and chin to change their shape. The procedure is usually performed on patients who are dissatisfied with a chin that is too prominent or, on the contrary, receded. However, it can also be performed in people who want to achieve a more feminized look. Reducing the chin makes the features appear softer and more feminine. Changing gender requires careful adjustment of the entire figure, including the face. Often it turns out that the jaw is too small or too large compared to the rest of the face. In such a case, genioplasty can modify its appearance, which positively affects the overall symmetry and aesthetics of the face. However, these are not all possibilities. A more feminine facial appearance can also be achieved with facial implants or transplants of the patient's own fat. In patients undergoing transition, we often use fillers to soften facial features. In this way, for example, we fill sunken cheeks, reshape the chin or emphasize the cheekbones. In addition to implants, which, although safe, are nonetheless foreign bodies placed in the body, we can also use the patient's own fat tissue. Lipotransfer is a safe method whose results usually last for many years. For many of our patients, the attribute of femininity is beautiful, thick hair, but unfortunately not everyone is endowed with it by nature. Hair transplants and hairline feminization procedures are helpful here. In this way, we can nullify the effects of male pattern baldness and lower the hairline. A more rounded, feminine hairline is more compatible with feminized features, providing a harmonious, natural effect. Of course, the face is not everything – M/F transition patients are usually also concerned about their feminine figure. Most complexes can be gotten rid of by performing liposuction and lipotransfer. In this way, we can get rid of fatty tissue where there is excess, such as on the abdomen, and transplant it to the thighs, buttocks and breast area. If the results achievable by fat grafting are not satisfactory or the patient does not want to repeat the procedure every few years, we use breast implants and buttock implants. In this way, we achieve a curvier, more feminine silhouette.
3. cosmetic procedures
Transition is usually associated with very invasive surgical procedures, but cosmetic procedures can also help in the process of M/F sex correction. Such seemingly small changes as permanent makeup, eyelash extensions, laser hair removal or hyaluronic acid lip augmentation are helpful. Such treatments help to achieve a more feminine appearance and increase self-confidence. Among other things, Garunov lip augmentation is helpful because it provides good control over the volume and shape of the lips, and thus gives a natural effect of full, moist lips. Here are some examples of cosmetic procedures that can help during the M/F transition process:
- Permanent makeup – involves the insertion of a special pigment under the skin to create a permanent and natural makeup effect. Permanent makeup helps to perfectly highlight eyebrows, lips or even eyelid lines.
- Laser Depilation – permanent laser hair removal allows you to get rid of unwanted hair from, for example, your face, abdomen, back or chest for a more feminine look. Laser depilation also saves time previously spent on regular shaving.
- Eyebrow and eyelash correction – such procedures allow achieving the ideal shape of eyebrows, which matches the gender the patient identifies with, as much as the facial structure allows. Eyelashes, on the other hand, can be lengthened or thickened for a more feminine look.
What else helps during gender correction?
M/F gender correction is a process that greatly improves the patient's quality of life. Hormone therapy and surgical procedures are the most effective ways to change the appearance and function of the body. Cosmetic procedures are only a support here, but they can add confidence and allow you to feel better in your own skin before the full effects of hormone therapy or surgical correction occur. While the M/F transition process is not without risk, there are procedures and standards in place to minimize the risk of complications and keep the patient as safe as possible. Before starting the transition, the patient should have a detailed discussion with her doctor and sex therapist to understand possible side effects and long-term effects. Doctors performing surgical and cosmetic correction procedures should be experienced in such procedures and use the latest technology and methods to minimize the risk of complications. In any case, it is important that the patient is thoroughly informed about the risks and benefits of the M/F transition process and makes a decision after thinking through all the facts, since the effects of gender correction are largely irreversible. Psychological support is also very important, both from a specialist and from family or friends and people who have gone through the same thing and can share their experience.
Conclusion
M/F sex correction is a life-changing process involving hormones, surgeries, and cosmetic treatments. These steps help align the body with one's gender identity, improving confidence and reducing dysphoria. While risks exist, proper planning, expert care, and emotional support ensure better outcomes. Transitioning requires informed decisions and a clear understanding of the physical and emotional journey ahead. With modern medicine and tailored treatments, patients can achieve a harmonious relationship with their bodies and live authentically.
