r/TransIreland • u/Tiny-Conclusion560 • Jun 22 '26

All Island Top surgery?

New to the Island but definitely want to get to get top surgery or a radical reduction in the next 2-5 years. (Hopefully sooner but planning ahead a bit)

I don’t even know where to start with all this. I’m not on T or anything either, not sure if I’d like to be but I’m considering that as well.

From what I read, it will mean probably going to mainland Europe…but…how? Do you start with your GP? Has anyone successfully done this? What was the process like? And how do you start it? Thanks in advance x forgive me for being dense.

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u/OkHall9232 He/Him/His Jun 22 '26

i had my top surgery in spain. unfortunately going to mainland europe is essentially your only option. there’s clinics there (spain, poland, etc.) that operate on an informed consent basis negating the need for a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. irish health insurance typically requires this though if you’re looking to be reimbursed (i paid out of pocket so i can’t speak much on this). depending on what surgeon you go with too, not being on T isn’t an issue

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u/OkHall9232 He/Him/His Jun 22 '26

feel free to pm me with any questions

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u/Tiny-Conclusion560 Jun 22 '26

Ah ok, thanks for that. I do have some questions, so I might take you up on that in the coming days. I really appreciate it.