Vulvoplasty
Vulvoplasty, or Zero Depth Vaginoplasty, is an option for those who are higher-risk surgical candidates, do not desire penetrative vaginal intercourse, or physically cannot or choose not to maintain the long-term dilation associated with Vaginoplasty. The external appearance is the same for both full-depth and zero-depth Vaginoplasty; the difference is that those who undergo Vulvoplasty do not receive a vaginal canal. However, in many cases, a shallow vaginal dimple can be constructed (“shallow-depth Vaginoplasty.”) Operative times and risks to adjacent structures such as the rectum are decreased. Because no vaginal canal is created, pre-operative hair removal of the shaft and scrotum is not necessary.
Dr. Katherine Gast
Dr. Katherine Gast, MD is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon who specializes in gender affirmation surgery. Dr. Gast is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin, and is the Department of Surgery Medical Director for the UW Health Comprehensive Gender Services Program. She performs the full range of gender affirming surgery including Vaginoplasty, Phalloplasty and Top Surgery.
Dr. Narendra Kaushik
Dr. Kaushik has 15 years of experience working with transgender patients. About 10% of his patients come from abroad and that number is rising. Dr. Kaushik offers the full range of gender reassignment surgery procedures including Vaginoplasty, FFS and FTM Top Surgery.
Dr. Pierre Brassard
Dr. Brassard is Canada’s most experienced Gender Surgeon. Dr. Brassard and his team perform more than 200 gender-affirming surgeries a year at Centre Métropolitain de Chirurgie in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
