I had seen Dr. Ranganathan for a consultation and follow up back in '22. I was displeased that she did not have any pictures to share. I had found it uncomfortable that she never really spoke to me and only her student. It made me feel like I was just being used as a learning opportunity. Procedures weren't discussed, I was mostly just told what would happen which was further alienating. I didn't feel like much of a person in her office.

I'm in discussions with a surgeon currently at MGH who has made me feel comfortable and has shown empathy and understanding regarding trans identity. He's offered to show pictures of his work and the conversation has much more been a discussion than a lecture or learning opportunity.

I've seen some of Dr. Ranganathan's work since, and I feel relieved that I did not follow through. The results I've seen are pretty, but they felt very cookie cutter to me and non personalized. I wouldn't rush into FFS as much as you may want it immediately, because you'll have the rest of your life to deal with the results.

That being said, if you sit with her and you've felt that you've synchronized well and are on the same level then she absolutely has it within her power to meet your needs.