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Doctors Discriminate Against Transgenders Wanting Breast Augmentation

asked 1 year ago by Jackie_Star in New York
Latest answer by Christine Sullivan, MD
Question viewed 755 times
Tags: breasts, transgender

I would like to have breast augmentaion done but it seems like a lot of Doctors discriminant against transgenders. You have all sworn "THE HIPPOCRATIC OATH" and to deny breast augmentation to a trans female is a violation of that oath. You should not be putting your personal views above the needs of the patient. This discriminant gives your entire profession a black eye.

2 answers to Doctors Discriminate Against Transgenders Wanting Breast Augmentation

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Transgender breast augmentation

I agree that this is a sensitive topic among physicians and transgenders - as you can see by the lack of responses.  I agree that it is important as a plastic surgeon not to isolate transgenders.  Doing so will force individuals like yourself to travel abroad for surgery or have surgery done in the USA with poorly trained (non-plastic surgeons) and place your health at risk. I perform transgender breast augmentations in my practice and I do require several things prior to... more
Matthew Schulman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation and Transgenders

Your comments are truly heartbreaking.Please consult with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons until you find one that you are comfortable with. I would also suggest that you ask friends for references.  You will find the right  Surgeon as we are out here to help. I also require specific clearances prior to performing breast augmentation on a transgender patient as your overall health and well being are what is most important.  Please do not give up.  Best... more
Christine Sullivan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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