My advise would strongly be to stay away. Regardless of the complication's I've experienced, here's what I'd underscore...strongly: Does Dr. Bowers have an overall good track record? Yes. Is she incredibly skill and versed in this field? Absolutely. BUT, and here's the big but, Dr. Bowers will not be there for you if things are divergent or difficult or go wrong. This isn't just me saying this, this is from so so so many people who've stories I've heard from. Often, in my case, because of her celebrity status, Dr. Bowers was not in her office or available when I needed her, instead at conferences, at media appearances, on vacation etc. She wasn't even there for my unpacking and dilation instructions. Because of how many patients she has and how over stretched and taxed her staff is, getting personalized care when you need it, and in the moments you need it most, might not or may not happen. OR things will be lost in the process. I had moments where I was in dire situations and she didn't respond for days. Largely because of this miscommunication is where I felt mistakes that could have been avoided happened.

This celebrity status too carries into her ego. There was a scene in I Am Jazz in January that made my jaw drop where Dr. Ting told her something like, "Marci, ego doesn't matter here, the patient is what matters." That pretty much nutshells every problem I've experienced. It's why between miscommunication and that ego largely I've having my third major surgery on the area in July with a new surgeon, and my sixth procedure total since a year ago. We're still debating taking her to malpractice court. So what I'd say overall is be aware that in GRS there can and may or will be complications, that's the nature, and please don't let that scare you!—could teeny tiny or however huge, what happened for me was very unique—and having a doctor and surgeon who can be there and be able to adapt and facilitate your unique and special circumstances is critical. From what I've experienced first hand and what I've learned and heard through various accounts, is it seem Dr. Bowers is not able to do so. More than anything, for that I'd say don't. Hugs and wishing you all the best on this journey!

My personal opinion is she’s a bit full of herself, but the friends I know that went to her all seem to be happy.

That said, based on what a surgeon friend has said, most surgeons are full of themselves.

There was a recent post here about a patient who have very unfortunate complications. The pics were quite horrifying. I can't remember who and all the details but the OP said Bowers was refusing to acknowledge the OP's concerns and need for revision or something of the sort. Better avoid and choose someone else if I were you. It's not worth the risks with mixed bag surgeons.

I’m scheduled for July of this year and all my research points to her being one of the best. She has an amazing amount of experience and is well regarded by her professional peers. I like that she herself is trans as well. I’m in California and since she is as well, it seemed like the right choice for me.

She's head of the body that makes the guidelines. She also go to Africa and gives her summers for free to ensure women of fgm are able to pee and have bodies again

so i’m a little over 9 weeks post op from GRS with bowers. head over heels happy with my results so far. my good friend (enby) who sometimes shoots BTS for pornos was like “damn girl you have a beautiful porno pussy” lol

she’s pretty responsive, and i ended up doing a 60 day post op visit in person with her cause i’m still in the bay area at my parents due to covid. (i live in nyc)

also i’ve healed super quickly, which may just be my own body. i’ve already been able to orgasm from masturbation multiple times, and that’s without full sensation back yet either.