Penis construction

Penis construction

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To help you understand the penis construction journey, we’ve broken it down into eight steps. They cover how to access, prepare for and recover from surgery. 

Creation of a penis

Considering surgery

What are your options? When is the right time? How much will it cost? Start here if you’re deciding whether to have surgery.
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Understanding the procedure

This section covers the procedures, options and risks associated with penis construction surgery.
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Referral for surgery

In this section, you’ll learn about the process of accessing surgery. The first step is to meet with your primary care provider.
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Meeting with the surgeon

In this section, you’ll learn about how to prepare for and what to expect from your first meeting with the surgeon.
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Preparing for surgery

This section provides ideas on how to prepare your mind and body for surgery. It also lists a number of logistical considerations.
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Day of surgery

From being admitted to being discharged, this section outlines what to expect on the day of your surgery.
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Recovering from surgery

Recovering from surgery is tough, but knowing what to expect helps. This section covers healing, complications and returning to activity.
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Life after surgery

This section touches on what you need to know about getting support, ongoing health care, surgical revisions and medical tattooing.
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Community Voices

Read some unique perspectives, stories, and insights from trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit community members.
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It’s hard to describe, but I just feel this overwhelming sense of peace with my phalloplasty. Having a penis, just having one, has done so much for me. It’s come with challenges, especially in recovery, but the result for me has been a sigh of relief for my body and whole being.

—B, on the sense of peace his surgery brought
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My penis isn’t exactly what I had hoped for, but overall I’m happy with my procedure decisions. I’m thankful that, before accessing surgery, I was able to have very frank conversations with my surgeons, nurse practitioners, friends and others about what my priorities were and what level of risk and recovery I was able to accept.

—Y, on having frank conversations