There seems to be a wide range of out of pocket costs, depending on what is done and the availability of non-exclusionary insurance or government subsidized medicine, electrolysis, therapy, and surgery.  Wardrobe and lifestyle changes (nails, hair, etc.) adds to that total.  I have noticed at the higher ranges, the totals do easily go into five and even low six figures for the self-pay for everything for total transitioning costs. 

I can see that these costs can pose quite a challenge to many, perhaps their transitions will be on a slower schedule, or will not include some surgeries.

Save up for the future.   

Chrissy

ANY UPDATES?

Please don't let any of these numbers scare you. Transitioning can be expensive, but not all of us have the same needs. Also, insurance coverage varies quite a bit. Several of the surgeries I paid for out-of-pocket are now covered, unfortunately it wasn't retroactive.

Here are some of my surgical expenses which were not covered by insurance:

$  3,400    Trachea Shave
$  7,369    Breast Augmentation (Coverage was added AFTER my procedure)
$ 18,517    Brow Contouring, Lip Augmentation, Scalp Advancement
$ 16,216    Genioplasty (chin) and Mandibular (jaw) Contouring
$ 23,923    Facelift
$  2,500    Lip augmentation Revision
$ 15,000    Hair restoration
$ 86,925    Total Surgery Costs (out-of-pocket)


Laser and electrolysis costs can also add up. Laser hair removal on my face wasn't very effective, but it worked great on body hair. These are my estimated costs:

$ 36,000    Electrolysis (Estimated over 600hrs @ $60/hr -- ongoing)
$  5,400    Laser Hair Removal (Face)
$  5,000    Laser Hair Removal (Back)
$  3,400    Laser Hair Removal (Legs)
$  2,800    Laser Hair Removal (Arms)
$    800    Laser Hair Removal (Stomach)
$ 53,400   Total Hair Removal Costs  (out-of-pocket)

Love always -- Jessica Rose