What is surgical transition?

For some individuals who are transitioning or have transitioned, they may choose to undergo gender-affirmation surgery. These surgical procedures are performed by specialised urologists and plastic surgeons to align a person's physical appearance with their gender identity.

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Masculinising Chest Surgery

• Support with surgical recovery
• Return to safe exercise

Breast Augmentation

• Surgical recovery and return to exercise advice
  

Physiotherapy and Surgical Transition?

Our trained physiotherapists can assist with the following:

Before surgery:

Your surgeon may ask you to see a pelvic floor physiotherapist for an assessment before booking a surgery date to make sure you have enough control to aid recovery and address any concerns that may already exist, these typically include:

• Reviewing your bladder and bowel habits,
• A Pelvic floor exam to assess your baseline level of control and awareness. This can either be internal or done by ultrasound, depending on your level of comfort
• Exercises and strategies to address any concerns and dysfunction

After surgery:

Once you have had surgery, physiotherapy can help with your recovery and work towards restoring normal function, this includes:

• Education and progression of dilator therapy
• Sensory mapping of the surgical site
• Bladder and bowel management strategies
• Pelvic floor normalisation
• Ultrasound and Laser for scar and adhesion management
• Advice on the use of vibrators when returning to intimacy

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