Absolutely not. At the GCC we are committed to serving patients of all gender identities. We only require HRT for patients undergoing certain bottom surgery procedures. We take an individualized approach with our patients to design a surgical plan that meets their unique goals.

When it comes to facial surgeries, HRT can only alter soft tissue. Most commonly, estrogenic HRT redistributes fat to increase volume of the cheeks and soften the browline; the opposite is true for testosterone HRT. HRT cannot change bone structure, which is why many patients seek out facial surgery to change the overall structure of their face. Though not a requirement, if you are considering or currently taking HRT, we encourage you to talk to one of our surgeons about how that might factor into your surgical timeline.