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Women's Health in Dermatology CME Series

Pre-Operative Hair Removal Options for Transgender Persons

A 27-year-old transgender man, assigned female at birth, is interested in pre-operative laser hair removal for gender affirmation bottom surgery. He is planning on getting a phalloplasty within the year. Which is true regarding hair removal for this patient?

A. He will likely be able to get the hair removal covered by insurance, provided it is done by a licensed dermatologist.

B. Laser hair removal will guarantee the prevention of urinary complications if done on the donor site for the newly constructed urethra.

C. Surgery can be done once 1 month has passed since what is felt to be the last hair removal treatment.

D. The entire genital area should be treated with hair removal as preparation for surgery

E. The donor site is variable between patients, and full understanding of the surgical plan is necessary for planning hair removal.