For many trans people, genital surgery represents an essential step in their gender affirmation process. Beyond being a medical or surgical procedure, these interventions are experienced as deeply connected to their identity, emotional well-being, and quality of life....
Vaginoplasty
News, articles and novelties that may interest you.IM GENDER develops an algorithm to select the best vaginoplasty technique
At IM GENDER, we understand gender-affirming surgery not only as a surgical procedure but also as a constantly evolving field. Our medical and healthcare team is at the forefront of international research, continuously working on developing protocols and tools that...
What is peritoneal vaginoplasty?
Vaginoplasty is one of the most requested gender-affirming surgeries among trans women. Traditionally, the most common technique has been penile inversion, but when there is not enough skin to achieve good vaginal depth, other techniques such as colovaginoplasty...
Vaginoplasty recovery: all the answers
After gender affirmation surgery, recovery from a vaginoplasty is a delicate time. Not only are you facing the normal changes after this type of surgery, but you are also dealing with a flood of emotions, new sensations and, often, many questions. Although each person...
Vaginoplasty Techniques
Vaginoplasty is one of the most requested gender-affirming surgeries by both trans women and some non-binary people assigned male at birth. It's important to recognize that the relationship with one’s birth genitalia is deeply personal and varies from person to...
Aesthetic Genital Plastic Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
Aesthetic genital plastic surgery is a technique performed as part of vaginoplasty or colovaginoplasty procedures carried out at IM GENDER. However, it is also performed separately in cases where trans women who have undergone vaginoplasty elsewhere are dissatisfied...
What is transgender vaginoplasty?
When we talk about vaginoplasty, we might mistakenly think it is a single universal technique applied to all surgeries related to the vagina. However, this is not the case. To begin with, we should distinguish between vaginoplasty in cisgender women and transgender...
Post-operative care after a vaginoplasty
Proper care after a vaginoplasty is crucial for a good recovery and optimal results. In this article, we provide an overview of the basic post-operative care you should keep in mind after your gender-affirming surgery. However, this is not an exact guide, as your...
How to choose the right technique for trans vaginoplasty
Trans vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure that transforms the genital anatomy to create a functional and aesthetic vagina aligned with the patient’s gender identity. It is a complex intervention customized to each case. Various techniques are available to create a...
Things you should know about trans vaginoplasty
Trans vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure that creates a neovagina for trans women who request it as part of their transition. When performed, this surgery provides not only a physical transformation but also significant emotional well-being. If you are considering...
Sex after vaginoplasty
Vaginoplasty is one of the most significant procedures for trans women seeking gender-affirming surgery, and sexuality after trans vaginoplasty is one of the most common questions. Vaginoplasty surgery creates a neovagina, offering both aesthetic appearance and...
What is a vulvoplasty?
Vulvoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to create a vulva for trans women or non-binary people who want the aesthetic appearance of a vagina without depth. This specialized surgery aims to align the external genital anatomy with a person's gender identity. Below,...
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