Love the Skin You're In: Plastic Surgery in the Trans Community — PRIDE
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Love the Skin You're In: Plastic Surgery in the Trans Community

June 19, 2019 · 28 min

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A board-certified plastic surgeon breaks down what trans patients need to know before going under the knife.

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In this episode

  • How to find and vet a surgeon you can actually trust
  • What gender confirmation procedures realistically involve
  • Why your choice of doctor matters more than you think
  • The risks of seeking surgery outside qualified specialists

About this episode

Dr. Elliot Hirsch is a board certified plastic surgeon in Sherman Oaks, CA. If you're starting to think about your journey through gender confirmation, he might be your guy. Learn the importance of building relationships with doctors you trust who are going to care for you and your well being. And don't ask your Dentist for breast implants. (Seriously, that happened.)

Find Dr. Hirsch at https://www.hirschplasticsurgery.com/

Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.

Your producers are Will Sterling and Ryan Tillotson.

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