Reconstructive surgery
Gender-Affirming Reconstruction
Individualized consultation centered on anatomy, health, priorities, and informed goals.
Overview
Understanding the procedure.
Gender-affirming reconstruction encompasses procedures intended to align physical characteristics with a person's goals and identity.
Care should be respectful, individualized, and grounded in informed consent. Specific procedures and availability should be confirmed directly with the office before publication.
Is it right for you?
Candidacy is personal.
Adults seeking gender-affirming surgical consultation may be candidates depending on their goals, health, support, and the specific procedure being considered.
What to expect
A plan shaped around you.
The setting, anesthesia, duration, and stages vary by procedure. Consultation focuses on available options, anticipated scars, recovery, risks, and coordination of care.
Recovery
Time and support for healing.
Recovery differs substantially by procedure and individual health. Dr. DeLong will discuss activity limits, follow-up, and the expected healing arc for the specific plan.
Why Dr. DeLong
Training meets thoughtful care.
Dr. DeLong's board certification and reconstructive training support an anatomy-focused, respectful approach to complex, individualized care.
Realistic expectations
Clear information first.
Individual results vary. All procedures carry risks, which Dr. DeLong will review during consultation. This content is educational and not medical advice.
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Continue exploring.
A consultation starts with your questions.
Meet with Dr. DeLong to discuss your goals, appropriate options, recovery, and risks.