Surgeries that align the body with identity: chest masculinization and feminization, vaginoplasty, phalloplasty and metoidioplasty, and facial feminization. With respect, support and the WPATH Standards of Care.
Dr. Méndez is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and has cared for trans people for more than a decade at CETRANS, in Mexico City.
Each process is planned with the mental health and endocrinology team when applicable. Which technique is best, what to expect and how follow-up will work are all explained clearly.
Is it for me?
Trans men seeking a masculine chest or genital surgery.
Trans women seeking chest, genital or facial feminization.
Non-binary people with specific goals.
What you should know
How it is done, how to care for it, and what to expect.
General information so you arrive at your consultation with the right questions. Your plan is defined during the consultation.
Technique
Chest masculinization with periareolar or double-incision technique.
Chest feminization with implants; facial feminization (forehead, nose, jaw).
Vaginoplasty, phalloplasty and metoidioplasty in coordination with urology.
Aftercare
Compression or dressings depending on the surgery.
Scheduled dilation after vaginoplasty.
Follow-up with the multidisciplinary team.
Results and how long they last
Depends on the procedure; it is planned in stages with clear expectations.
Risks and how they are reduced
Those of each surgery plus the ones specific to genital surgery, which are explained in detail before any decision is made.
Step by step
Recovery path: Gender-affirming surgery
Day 1
Hospital; dressings or compression depending on the surgery.
Week 1
Drains removed; wound care.
Month 1
Back to light activities.
Month 3
Scars maturing; follow-up with the team.
Approximate timelines. Your exact path depends on your case, the technique and how your body heals. Results vary.
Real cases
Results from Dr. Méndez's patients.
Real photographs shared with permission and faces covered, comparable with a before-and-after slider.
