Hormonal Therapy
Dr. C Vijay Kumar, ‘The transgender indivdiual need an added boost of increased self-esteem and confidence. The necessary positive change will make their trans journey go with ease & comfort. As every individual preference is different so our clinic ensure to focus on giving customized treatment plan for the Transgender Surgery in Vizag.’
Bear in mind!
The psychological and physiological changes will be different from one person to another & it has different factors like:
- Individual responses are kept in mind
- An age where transjourney started
- Hormone dosage
Getting yourself an individualized treatment plan will ensure the best results are achieved. Most importantly the use of the latest and inventive treatment options limits the side effects and risks.
During hormonal therapy, everything is on balance which means the transgender journey is well balanced in all ways. The sex-change surgery in Vizag allows in making sure not just the physical appearance but psychologically the individual get the best of results. Here are the possible effects of feminizing hormones on the body:
- Targets the skin texture: Through hormones the skin texture gets soft and it has that feminine glow you always wanted.
- Skin color: MTF gender change surgery includes estrogen use which tones down the skin color.
- Fat: The hormones help in making the extra fat layer deposited below the skin surface. This allows in targeting the masculine edges & hard bony which is known for giving that feminine look.
- Beard reduction: Although the results are not that significant, few people have noticed hair gets thicker & soft.
- Lips & jaws: That feminine pout you wish to have is possible with hormones. That jawline will transform into a feminine look which means the lower face will get narrow done.
- Neck: The hormones will target the neck which means that desired feminine look is achieved. Additionally, you can even do the adam’s apple correction surgery.
- Breast development: The breast reduction goes down different stages and that desired breast development is achieved. There are different stages included in it which are mentioned below:
| Stage 1 | Underdeveloped pre hormonal breast where small nipple is present and just the palpable breast. |
| Stage 2 | At the 2nd stage nipples are sensitive and it takes 6 weeks for it to feel it. Additionally, 3 month time is needed to make the milk ducts to be seen properly. |
| Stage 3 | Around 6 month time is needed for breast enlargement which includes areola & breast elevation. |
| Stage 4 | It takes around 1 to 2 years to notice the desired change and then the nipple areola is seen. |
| Stage 5 | Stage 5 includes the breast development which you want. So, the necessary breast contour is seen which allows the nipple to disappear. |
- Body hair distribution: Facial hair is best addressed through hormones & the hair growth may slow down. The use of anti-androgens will prevent facial hair growth.
Cost of Hormone Therapy for Transgender Surgery
On average, hormone therapy cost in India can range between Rs 2 Lakh to Rs 5 Lakh. Only after the initial consultation you will get a better idea about the treatment cost which you need to pay for your male to female sex change surgery.
