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Body Feminization/Contouring

Introduction to Body Feminization/Contouring

Dr. Sidhbh Gallagher in Miami, FL, utilizes a range of cutting-edge techniques to enhance the appearance of the patient’s chest, abdomen, or hips, giving them a more feminine, curvaceous look. A combination of liposuction, fat grafting, lifts, and rib remodeling can be used as an individualized approach to achieve a more gender-affirming appearance.

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What Is Body Feminization/Contouring?

Body feminization for trans women includes a variety of sculpting procedures to transform the physique and create a more curvaceous, attractive figure. Dr. Gallagher can target the abdomen, hips, back, buttocks, thighs, and other areas, utilizing today’s most advanced technologies and techniques. Dr. Gallagher is one of the first surgeons in the US to offer minimally invasive rib contouring. In our practice, we do not offer Brazilian Butt Lifts or BBL (fat grafting to the buttocks) for safety concerns. However, we do offer fat grafting to the hip areas and alternative, safer techniques to create a feminine appearance. Body feminization/contouring in Miami can help achieve results far beyond what is possible through hormone therapy, dieting, and exercise alone.

What Are the Benefits of Body Feminization/Contouring?

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Thanks to Dr. Gallagher’s extensive expertise in the fields of gender-affirming surgery and contouring, Miami patients enjoy a wide range of benefits from body feminization, including the following:

  • Narrows the waist while increasing hip width
  • Increases definition and sculpting in the thighs and buttocks
  • Creates a more hourglass-shaped figure
  • Improves balance, symmetry, and proportion in the physique
  • Combats gender dysphoria
  • Enhances confidence and quality of life
  • Increases clothing options

Who Are the Best Candidates for Body Feminization/Contouring?

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Good candidates for body feminization/contouring are 18 or older, in good health, don’t smoke, and are fully committed to the treatment and recovery process. Patients should also maintain realistic expectations for their results based on their in-depth consultation with Dr. Gallagher. Many transfeminine patients undergo body feminization to enhance the results of hormone therapy and workouts so they can achieve their ideal look – feminine, sculpted, and balanced. Some procedures are only suitable for candidates with a BMI of under 40 (liposuction and fat grafting). Rib remodeling is usually best suited for patients with a BMI of 28 or less.

What’s the First Step?

Your Body Feminization/Contouring Journey with Dr. Gallagher

To get started with body feminization in Miami, you will first meet with Dr. Gallagher for a private consultation (either virtually or in person). During this visit, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive medical and physical evaluation to ensure that your procedure is effective and safe. Dr. Gallagher will discuss any current medications you are taking, your medical history, and any allergies you may have. She will answer all your questions and make sure you fully understand the risks, recovery time, costs, and other details associated with body feminization.

Finally, our team will book your surgery date and provide guidelines on how you can best prepare for your unique cosmetic journey. You may be asked to undergo additional medical testing and discontinue taking certain medications and supplements that could increase your risk. Schedule a responsible adult to drive you home after your procedure and assist you for the first several days. If no one is available to travel with you, we can connect you with services here in Miami that can assist you.

What to Expect on the Day of Body Feminization/Contouring

Dr. Gallagher will craft a personalized treatment plan for you, utilizing today’s most innovative techniques to help you achieve your ideal figure. On the day of your surgery, you will receive general anesthesia or sedation, which ensures you sleep deeply while the doctor reshapes your physique. The doctor will then use advanced liposuction techniques to create more feminine, sculpted curves and remove unwanted pockets of fat that obscure a slim silhouette. Liposuction, fat grafting, rib remodeling, and body-lifting techniques may also be used to achieve the right proportions for your frame.

Body Feminization/Contouring Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Body Feminization/Contouring Care

Liposuction and fat grafting are achieved through small, concealed incisions. Rib remodeling requires no incision. Most patients experience only a slight increase in pain from these. On average, patients are discharged from the hospital approximately three days after surgery. Most patients traveling to Dr. Gallagher’s Miami office stay in the area for about nine days. Recovery otherwise looks a lot like penile inversion vaginoplasty, with typically 6 weeks taken off work. Dilation is just as important after surgery with this technique.

How Much Does Body Feminization/Contouring Cost in Miami, FL?

Pricing for body feminization/contouring in Miami, Florida, can vary depending on the targeted areas, your unique goals, and whether Dr. Gallagher combines your session with other treatments. You will receive a detailed, customized price quote after the doctor completes your initial consultation, as well as information on financing and insurance options.

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Why Choose Dr. Gallagher?

Dr. Sidhbh (pronounced “Sive”) Gallagher is a trusted, double-board-certified aesthetic expert affiliated with the Aesthetic Society. She established the Eskenazi Health Transgender Health and Wellness Program and the program at Indiana University Health. Dr. Gallagher relies on today’s most progressive techniques and solutions to help transgender patients achieve alignment between their inner and outer selves so they can enjoy greater confidence, peace of mind, and well-being.

Dr. Gallagher is from Ireland, where she graduated with a medical degree from University College Dublin, ranking in the top 3% of her class. She then traveled to the U.S., where she embarked on eight additional years of demanding surgical training. Dr. Gallagher served as an assistant professor at Indiana University from 2015 to 2020, developing innovative techniques, including Masculoplasty. Today, Dr. Gallagher continues to uphold the highest standards of excellence, providing a compassionate and personalized approach, as well as the utmost safety, for those in and beyond Miami, Florida.

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Patient Reviews

  • Dr. Gallagher, wearing a surgical cap and mask, is shown from the back of the head and shoulder, dressed in a blue surgical gown, looking down toward a bright operating area.

    I had an amazing experience with Dr.Gallagher and her team, the whole experience from the procedure (top surgery) to the post-op care has been fantastic. Dr.Gallagher was able to address any concerns I had with my chest before the procedure and made me feel comfortable the whole way through, and then the attentiveness post-op is all the better.

    Alfio Oliveira (Jay)

  • Dr. Gallagher (left), in a white lab coat, and a blonde patient (right), in a blue patterned hospital gown, smile and look up at the camera. The patient is holding up a peace sign with one hand. A piece of art with the colors of the transgender flag is visible on the wall behind them.

    Thank you so much Dr. Gallagher for your amazing work! I appreciated the great support from your team at the surgical centre and your office. Everyone was so wonderful! I am extremely happy with my results and had a very positive experience. I had followed Dr. Gallagher for several years on Instagram prior to my surgery, and learned so much from her detailed explanations about various aspects of the surgical procedures, what to expect on the day, recovery, etc. I had complete trust, felt safe, felt listened to. I also appreciate the follow-ups, and answers to all my questions. The support, warmth, care is top notch!

    Gill B.

  • Dr. Suzanne Gallagher, a blonde woman in light green scrubs, stands next to a patient lying on a bed (only the patient's arm is visible) behind a blue curtain in what appears to be a clinical or operating room setting. She is smiling and gesturing with her right hand while her left hand is on her hip.

    Dr. Gallagher and her whole team, from Neasa to Daryl Ann and everyone else in between, are absolutely fantastic, kind hearted, hard working people. Dr. Gallagher truly amazed me and I’m so grateful to have had her on my team.

    I was able to get keyhole top surgery about three weeks ago and I’m loving my results already! I’m muscular and heavier set as well but always had a smaller chest, and I’m so glad Dr. Gallagher was the one who could do this for me.

    Right now I am still experiencing swelling, but I am using compression dressings every day, throughout the day which helps tons! I know that when the swelling subsides months from now, and everything is “back to normal”, I am going to love even more what I see in the mirror because I can finally see me.

    Morgan F.

  • Dr. Gallagher, wearing a surgical cap and mask, is shown from the back of the head and shoulder, dressed in a blue surgical gown, looking down toward a bright operating area.

    So glad I found Dr. Gallagher. I would not have elected to pursue my surgery had I not found a qualified and competent medical provider that I felt I could trust and have confidence in their ability to offer a high-quality, low-risk result. As a result of my initial contacts and consultations with Gallagher Plastic Surgery practice, I was willing to pursue my desired surgery and even travel half-way across the country to their offices. I’m so glad I did. The results are outstanding, more than I even anticipated. This was the 3rd practice I had dealt with and so I was learning what to look for and knew Dr. Gallagher was a good fit. The medical expertise and professionalism are what I based my decision on to proceed. They were calmly confident for a reason. I realized at the surgery event and through to the 3 week post-op checkin the excellence in their personal care (bed side manner). The office and Dr. Gallagher communicated very well. Everything went smoothly and as planned. As nervous as I was about an unnecessary surgery, Dr. Gallagher and her team were able to build enough trust that I was able to receive a very beneficial result.

    Tim F.

  • Dr. Gallagher (left), in a white lab coat, and a blonde patient (right), in a blue patterned hospital gown, smile and look up at the camera. The patient is holding up a peace sign with one hand. A piece of art with the colors of the transgender flag is visible on the wall behind them.

    Dr. Gallagher and her team are the absolute best! She completed my brachioplasty on Tuesday and when I saw the initial results at my post op appointment two days later I literally had tears of joy streaming down my face. My weight loss journey has been a road of many ups and downs, and I was so nervous about whether this surgery could even work for me. Even with the swelling that is normal after brachioplasty, there is an enormous difference, and I am still in disbelief that even this early on, my arms look this great. My husband was even in disbelief, and we’re so excited to see what I’ll look like in two weeks time. Dr. Gallagher is so kind and patient, and walked me through all of the phases of healing/expectations, and was great to call and check in. If you are looking for a highly skilled surgeon that will give you optimal results along with a compassionate approach, it is well worth your time and money to consider a consultation with her. I am forever thankful for her and for her team! This is life changing for me. Thank you, Dr. Gallagher! I appreciate you so much!

    Melissa E.

Schedule Your Consultation

To get started with customized body feminization/contouring in the Miami area, please contact our team today to schedule an initial consultation. Dr. Gallagher is a double-board-certified plastic surgeon with specialized expertise in the field of gender-affirming procedures, and she can create your ideal look using today’s advanced technologies and modalities.

Dr. Gallagher frequently works with patients outside of Miami and the state of Florida. If you are interested in discussing body contouring surgery in a discreet and comfortable setting, you can also schedule a virtual consultation with her to ask any questions you may have and learn more about proceeding with your surgery.

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