Gender Change Surgery Cost In United Arab Emirates

Is there any post-treatment expense after Male to female surgery?

After your male to female surgery you will see the result when all the swelling, redness and bruises have subsided. It will take around a month when you can see the result of change in your organs.  If you notice any abnormality such as fluid discharge after a month, change in your body temperature, difficulty in urination, difficulty in walking or doing any other activities, you need to consult your surgeon. If the breast implants fails (which is very rare) or if your genital surgery results are not appropriate then you have to go for other surgery also which is not included in the package.

Does insurance cover the treatment?

The cosmetic surgery cost are not covered in insurance but you have to get it checked with health care provider about it.

Are there alternative options for Male to female surgery?

Male to female surgery are usually much cheaper but if you are looking for an alternative option then you can go for laser hair removal in which your facial and body hairs are removed and hormonal therapies which can alter your voice.

What are the cost of tests for female to male surgery?

Female to male surgery includes some tests such as Oestradiol &/or Testosterone, LH and FSH test. Apart from it some other tests which are conducted are complete blood count, urea, electrolytes & creatinine, liver function tests, bone mineral density and bone age maturation, lipid profile and blood glucose test.  The cost of all these tests will be included in the package.

Are the pharmacy and medicines cost included in the package?

The pharmacy and the medicine cost will be included in the package and it will consists of all the medicines which has been given to the patient during the hospital stay. But if the patient purchases any medicine from outside then they have to pay for it separately.

How long the patient has to stay in the hospital after surgery?

Female to male surgery consists of two surgeries which are “Top” surgery to remove breast tissue for a more masculine appearance. Another surgery is “Bottom” surgery to transform and reconstruct the genitalia.  Top surgery takes around one hour to complete. The patient can go home the same day after surgery or they have to stay overnight in the hospital.

Bottom surgery takes around 4 to 5 hours to complete. It requires hospital stay of 4-5 days. You have to come for follow up in one month, three months and in every three month after surgery.

Is there any post treatment expense after Male to female surgery?

After your female to male surgery, you will see the result when all the swelling, redness and bruises has subsided. It will take around a month when you can see the result of change in your organs. If you notice any abnormality such as fluid discharge after a month, loose skin, change in your body temperature, difficulty in urination, difficulty in walking or doing any other activities, consult to your surgeon.  If you are not satisfied with the result then you have to go for another surgery which charges extra.

Are there alternative options for Female to Male surgery?

Female to Male  are usually much cheaper but if you are looking for an alternative option then you can go for hormonal therapies which can alter your voice.