Gender identity is an extremely important characteristic for human beings. Assigning it must take place immediately after birth, for the mental health of both children and their parents. Changing sexual identity is among the most significant changes that a human can experience. It should therefore be undertaken with extreme care and caution. By the time most adults come to surgery, they have lived for many years with a dissonant identity. Most individuals who undergo gender reassignment surgery lead happy and productive lives.
In-depth psychological counseling should precede and follow any gender reassignment surgical procedure.
What is involved in the GRS procedure?
(A) An incision is made into the scrotum
(B) The flap of skin is pulled back, and the testes are removed
(C) The skin is stripped from the penis but left attached, and a shorter urethra is cut
(D) All but a stump of the penis is removed
(E) The excess skin is used to create the labia (external genitalia) and neo.vagina.
Patients having the surgery done by an experienced surgeon run into no problems at all, you should, however, take into account that the risks that are associated with any surgical procedure are present in gender reassignment surgery. These include infection, postoperative pain, and dissatisfaction with anticipated results. The most common complication of male to female surgery is narrowing of the new vagina; the chance of this happening can be minimized by dilating responsibly.
Other possible complications include closure of the urethral opening, infection of any of the incisions, and the formation of an abnormal connection between the vagina and the rectum. All these can be dealt surgically if they occur.
Planning
Upon your arrival, we will pick you up from the airport. Following surgery, we recommend that international patients stay at our hospital, Kasemrad Hospital for 10 days. Gender reassignment patients should plan to stay in Bangkok for at least 20 days (We recommend a full 30 days).
The clinic will arrange for hospital/ hotel accommodation, transportation for you for the first 20 days.
Preparations
You are recommended to do a complete genital electrolysis, about 1 to 6 weeks before the surgery; as some post-operative patients have reported that un-removed hair in and around their new vaginas caused aesthetic and functional concerns. (For Penile inversion Vaginoplasty)
Stop smoking for at least 3 weeks before surgery as it seriously affects the recovery from your surgery and is harmful to your health, it should be discouraged and attempt to give it up.
Stop hormones, medication that contain aspirin, Vitamin E, Fish oils and anti-inflammatory drugs for a recommended of at least 3 weeks before surgery.
Pre-operative health screening can be done in Thailand, but you are advised to do so in your country to avoid disappointment; patients must be confirmed to be free from serious diseases. (Individual cases should contact us for more information)
Cost
Package: Gender Reassignment Surgery |
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THB |
USD |
EURO |
GRS: Vaginoplasty
Scrotal Skin Graft |
260,000 |
6,500 |
5,200 |
8 days of hospitalization, 15 days of hotel accommodation, all medical treatments (including additional skin grafts), labiaplasty (14days later), transportation between medical treatments from hotel to hospital.
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GRS: Vaginoplasty
Colon Vaginoplasty |
315,000 |
7,875 |
6,400 |
10 days of hospitalization, 15 days of hotel accommodation, all medical treatments, labiaplasty (14days later), transportation between medical treatments from hotel to hospital.
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***The fee is charged in THB (foreign currency quotes is estimation only).
1USD = 40THB, 1EURO = 50THB, 1SGD = 23THB.
***Price will be correct for year 2006/ 2007 only
Pre-payments: 50% to secure a date, 3 months in advance.
The balance should be paid preferably by Cash, or, you can transfer the balance
to us 2 weeks before your departure. Alternatively you can prepare a Traveler’s
cheque and cash it in the hospital (Bank of Ayuthaya is on level 1, Kasemrad
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Post-Op photos
Contact Us
We would be happy to discuss your individual needs with you and answer any questions you may have about having GRS with Dr. Somsak or the procedure. Contact Us.
Dr. Somsak Kunachakr is a board certified plastic surgeon specialising in cosmetic surgery procedures in Kasemrad Cosmetic Surgery Center, Bangkok, Thailand. His expertise includes facelift, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, body lift, liposuction, sex change surgery and breast enhancement procedures, such as breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction.
