Health of Transgender Women: Gynecological, Hormonal, Sexual and Psychological Management

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BODY CONTOUR SURGERY IN TRANSGENDER WOMEN: LIPOSUCTION AND FAT TRANSFER TECHNIQUES

Umut Zereyak

Biruni University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, İstanbul, Türkiye

Zereyak U. Body Contour Surgery in Transgender Women: Liposuction and Fat Transfer Techniques. Balsak D, Aksin Ş, eds. Health of Transgender Women: Gynecological, Hormonal, Sexual and Psychological Management. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2025. p.149-159.

ABSTRACT

Body contouring surgery is increasingly sought by transgender women seeking feminization. This article reviews current techniques, focusing on liposuction and autologous fat transfer, considering the unique anatomical differences between male and female bodies. We discuss preoperative assessment, surgical approaches, postoperative care, and potential complications, emphasizing the need for meticulous technique and careful patient selection to optimize outcomes and patient satisfaction. Innovative techniques and technologies are also highlighted to improve fat transfer survival and achieve optimal aesthetic results. This review underscores the importance of a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to this complex surgical area.

Keywords: Liposuction; Sex change surgery; Body contouring; Body fat distribution; Adipose tissue

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