Gender identity is a personal sense of being male, female, both, or neither. This may or may not align with your gender assigned at birth. Cisgender refers to individuals who are born into bodies that match their identity. Transgender refers to those whose birth bodies do not match their identities. Non-binary refers to individuals who do not fit into traditional male or female gender identities. Everyone’s path to affirming their gender is different. Non-binary gender surgery can help non-binary individuals be comfortable and confident in their bodies and identities.
What is the difference between non-binary and agender?
Non-binary and agender are two different gender identities. Non-binary people can identify as a combination of male and female, or neither male nor female. Agender individuals describe feeling a lack of gender.
Having an outer appearance that does not match your inner sense of self can be frustrating. Gender expressions such as clothing, hairstyles or pronouns can help. Non-binary surgery is also an option to help individuals match their gender identity. Procedures can help ease gender dysphoria, lead to a better quality of life and reduce depression and mental health concerns.
Non-binary Surgery Options
There are several surgical options for a non-binary transition. Surgery options can be customized. They are based on each individual’s goals and preferences.
Non-binary bottom surgery: Bottom surgery is a personal choice. Bottom surgery options should be aligned with personal goals. Procedures such as a phallus-preserving vaginoplasty, vulvoplasty or vagina-preserving phalloplasty can be performed. Nullification procedures are also common. These procedures remove external genitalia to create a smooth appearance.
Non-binary top surgery: Top surgery for non-binary individuals can be tailored to match the individual’s desired results. A gender-affirming mastectomy can be performed to create a flat chest. Or, a contoured chest can be sculpted.
It’s important to discuss your desired goals with your surgical team. Your surgeon will be able to help you select the best surgery options available to you.
Love Your Non-Binary Body
Non-binary gender surgery is a personal choice. For many, surgery is a freeing experience. Undergoing surgery can allow individuals to transition into a non-binary body that matches their sense of self. It’s important to discuss your goals with your surgical team. Discuss autonomy and your options for surgery. Find a surgeon who can create a personalized plan for you.
Plan Your Non-Binary Transition
For non-binary individuals, surgery can help you live an authentic life.
At ART Surgical, our goal is to help all patients love and accept their bodies. We use a patient-centric approach to personalize each procedure to your specific goals. We guide our patients every step of the way from the initial consultation through postoperative care. Book your consultation today.