Dr. Hudson has a lifetime of experience in helping people as they explore their concerns with transsexualism, and gender issues. Both males and females considering sex change procedures may benefit from talking with him about the benefits, and disadvantages, of surgery on their new journey.
He no longer performs primary sex change operations. These involve penile removal and vaginal reconstruction, for those designated male and needing male to female change. For those born with female organs and requesting change to male, these operations involve vaginal ablation and penile reconstruction.
Dr. Hudson does perform secondary sex change operations. He has over twenty five years experience performing secondary sex change operations, for example breast implants or breast tissue removal.
Many issues associated with gender identity can cause emotional stress. Dr. Hudson is experienced in the emotional and physical aspects of such issues and can advise you about the value of surgery in your situation. in addition he has training in Mental Health Counseling and is uniquely qualified to help you make your decision.
All patients considering gender surgery need to be in psychotherapy with a therapist experienced in gender issues. In ALL cases, as a pre-requisite to performing surgery, Dr. Hudson requires a letter before surgery from a psychotherapist that surgery will improve your emotional health, and well-being.
Gender dysphoria, and transgender issues, are subjects of particular interest for Dr. Hudson, and he will treat you with respect and dignity. However, he will only perform surgery when he feels the benefits of surgery for you outweigh the potential physical, and psychological disadvantages.
alternative terms: transsexual, trans-sexual, transgender, trans-gender, gender dysphoria, sex change, male to female, male-to-female, female to male, female-to-male, breast implant, breast reduction, mastectomy, gynecomastia, male breast reduction, vaginal ablation,