Hey lovely people!!

I thought I'd just come in here, add to the literature that has helped me so much in understanding AND eventually book my vaginoplasty for January 2021!

The following is my notes from two recent consultations with Dr. Kieran Hart, a urologist practicing at the National Capital Private Hospital in Canberra, Australia.

On Dr. Hart's methods:-

• Gave me the option of Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty, Peritoneal Pull Through Vaginoplasty or no-depth labiaplasty.
• Performing his first peritoneal pull through procedures later this year, with some very keen ladies.
• Advised against Peritoneal Pull Through, because of constant lubrication and increased risk of complications.
• Said I could, say a few years down the line, opt for PPT if I was unhappy or decided I wanted better lubrication. So the option is there after the fact
• Uses a tunical graft (internal lining of the scrotum, part of the peritoneum) in penile inversion to line the far end of the vaginal canal. This may result in some form of lubrication.
• Dr. Hart doesn’t require hair removal due to the use of the tunical graft - as he only uses the hairless skin from the shaft + the hairless graft

On recovery post surgery:-

• Approximately 1 week for PIV & 1 week 3 days for PPV
• SALT BATHS are ESSENTIAL for healing as well as expediting the fading away of scarring.
• DILATION:- (First 6 weeks:- 3 times daily at 45 mins each) (After that 2 times daily at 45 mins for first year)
• Catheter is in for 7 days, after that packing is taken out and you are discharged the next day
• It is preferable that you stay in Canberra a week following the surgery, however this is not essential.
• Followup via phone at 6 weeks post-op

On the overall results & aesthetics:-

• Aesthetics were overall good, pictures post-op all look like vaginas! My mother is a nurse and she gave me the thumbs about this also!!
• Kieran stated that the greatest aesthetic result appears to be on slimmer girls, resulting in a more prominent labia minora
• Vaginal canal length was quoted at 5-7 inches (8-17cm) for uncircumcised
• I think Kieran would appreciate me stating a second time that salt baths are the biggest factor in how well scars fade over time. DO SALT BATHS

On Dr. Hart’s history:-

• Kieran Hart is a urologist who studied Gender Reassignment Surgery at the NHS charing cross hospital in London, under Dr. Phil Thomas (who was performed 5000~ grs)
• Dr Hart stated that he had approximately 50 surgeries under his belt at Charing Cross and around another 50 at his practice in Canberra.
• Here is Dr. Hart’s linkedin also if you wanted to take a look at his education history

Overall, I am very excited about the opportunity to finally be completely comfortable with my body. 2021 is looking like a very fun year.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate in asking.