Gender Affirming Surgery (GAS)

Surgical Transition

What is GAS?

For some individuals who are transitioning or have transitioned, they may choose to undergo gender-affirmation surgery (GAS). These surgical procedures are performed by specialised urologists and plastic surgeons to align a person's physical appearance with their gender identity.

Top Surgery

Masculinising Chest Surgery

Support with surgical recovery
Return to safe exercise

Breast Augmentation

Surgical recovery and return to exercise advice

Bottom Surgery

Vulvoplasty / Vaginoplasty/Phalloplasty/ Metiodoplasty

Pre-surgery bladder, bowel and intimacy baselines
Post-surgery advice on compression, activity and relative rest
Therapeutic Ultrasound and Laser for wound healing
Dilator therapy progressions for vaginoplasty
Massage advice for wound healing and erectile tissue
Vibrator advice and therapy
Return to exercise

How we can help?

Physiotherapy and Gender - Affirming Surgery?

Our trained physiotherapists can assist with the following:

Before surgery:

Your surgeon may ask you to see a pelvic floor physiotherapist for an assessment before booking a surgery date to make sure you have enough control to aid recovery and address any concerns that may already exist, these typically include:

Reviewing your bladder and bowel habits,
A Pelvic floor exam to assess your baseline level of control and awareness. This can either be internal or done by ultrasound, depending on your level of comfort
Exercises and strategies to address any concerns and dysfunction

After surgery:

Once you have had surgery, physiotherapy can help with your recovery and work towards restoring normal function, this includes:

Education and progression of dilator therapy
Sensory mapping of the surgical site
Bladder and bowel management strategies
Pelvic floor normalisation
Ultrasound and Laser for scar and adhesion management
Advice on the use of vibrators when returning to intimacy for both transmasculine and transfeminine clients