Loren Schechter¶
Location: Illinois, USA
Procedures: SRS
Websites¶
Photo Evidence¶
- 8 Weeks Post-Op PI Vaginoplasty from Rush by Tasty-Ad-9448 (2025)
- 1 year post op update Dr Shector chicago by Lindseybeatu (2025)
- 7 months post op Dr schechter by Lindseybeatu (2025)
- 5 months post op Dr schecter by Lindseybeatu (2025)
- 14 weeks srs with dr schecter
- is this a good enough depth? 9 weeks post op
- 2 months post op. Dr. loren schecter
- day 22-24 gcs complication and revision with loren schecter
- 13 weeks srs pi hybrid schecter chicago
- day 17 gcs with loren schecter AMA / blog. first dialation by Lindseybeatu (2024)
- day 15 vaginoplasty with loren schecter ama/blog by Lindseybeatu (2024)
- day 8 post op gcs loren schecter. rush hospital by Lindseybeatu (2024)
- day 6 gcs with dr. loren schecter. by Lindseybeatu (2024)
- day 5 post op gcs dr Loren schecter. ama/blog by Lindseybeatu (2024)
- day 3 with dr Loren schechter ama/blog by Lindseybeatu (2024)
- 12 hours out from a 9.5 hour gcs surgery with Dr. loren schecter and crew at rush in chicago. ama/blog by Lindseybeatu (2024)
- Vulva Revision Recomendations by retrogradeinmercury (2025)
- SRS 6 days post op by Substantial-Bass-116 (2024)
- 2 months post op - where is my clitoris? by EllaHazelBar (2023)
- 8 weeks post op
- Got rid of the cock, still have a joy stick.
- Damn thing died on its test drive
- Does anyone here like dirty... Mirrors?
- Masc Enby starts exploring
- It was a journey surgery in 11/2022 and revision 2/2024. But it’s worth it!
- Why’s it so difficult?
- Orange Soul Source! GCS was Nov 2022. Scar release in Feb 2024.
- Scar release from my GCS in November 2022
- Scar tissue removal and skin graft on the 29th
- 10 Months Post Op so thankful for surgery: really frustrated with complication
- I’m beyond grateful for Dr. Schechter and his team for my surgery. It isn’t easy but it is getting better day by day. by tgirlsurgerywarrior (2023)
- Depth I’m okay with, width isn’t opening
- Dilation recommendations 9 months post op but have hard time having sex
- 6 month - Gender Confirmation Surgery - Dr. Loren Schechter - minor scar complication with contracture but is being treated. So happy with my results - asks way if you have questions
- Let’s talk about sex. When does it start feeling okay? Any tips or tricks to get into it? My bf is very girthy and I’m not sure I’m opening up fully. I also bleed nothing major just sore after for a few days. Dilate before but doesn’t open up. Suggestions?
- 14 weeks post op gender confirmation surgery with Dr. Loren Schechter in Chicago. 6.5 inches of depth.
- Week 12!!! Dr. Loren Schechter changed my life. The journey isn’t complete I will continue to heal. It has been a TOUGH journey. Gender Confirmation Surgery was way more than I expected but the change in my dysphoria is worth all the blood, sweat, and tears. by tgirlsurgerywarrior (2023)
- Dilation - does it get easier?!! by tgirlsurgerywarrior (2023)
- Granulation tissue and bleeding, what is your experience? by tgirlsurgerywarrior (2023)
- 6 weeks post op gender confirmation surgery by tgirlsurgerywarrior (2023)
- Week 4 - Vaginoplasty - Wound Dehiscence complication - Upgraded to larger dilator per instructions - mentally drained - I’m not sure it’s looking right anymore. I just think I’ve hit a 🤷🏼♀️ period. by tgirlsurgerywarrior (2022)
- Week 4 - PI w/Dr. Loren Schechter - still swollen, but feeling better day by day. Will attempt a better pic while dilating tonight. AMA by tgirlsurgerywarrior (2022)
- Fellow bottom surgery sisters, I’m “feeling “hard” and horny after bottom surgery. by tgirlsurgerywarrior (2022)
- Week 3 - penile inversion Vaginoplasty- 2.5 cm wound dehiscence on left labia 😞 dilation 5 inches long 1 1/4 circumstance working my way up! AMA by tgirlsurgerywarrior (2022)
- Week 3!!! Vaginoplasty penile inversion with Loren Schechter in Chicago was three weeks ago! I have questions
- Popped a stitch - Day 19 - discomfort, told to recline more when sitting. Follow up on Wednesday.
- 15 days post op - day two of dilations - can’t stand the smell
- Day 14 - Penile Inversion - Dr. Loren Schechter by tgirlsurgerywarrior (2022)
- Vaginoplasty - Day 1 - Day 7 - Chicago, IL - Penile Inversion by tgirlsurgerywarrior (2022)
- 12 weeks post op by SignificantSport5771 (2023)
- 10 weeks penile inversion with Dr Schecter by SignificantSport5771 (2023)
- My 6th week following penile inversion by SignificantSport5771 (2023)
- Masc Enby With A New Pussy by SignificantSport5771 (2023)
- Need help identifying things. by SignificantSport5771 (2023)
- 4 weeks post op penile inversion by SignificantSport5771 (2023)
- Two Weeks Post Op by SignificantSport5771 (2023)
- Vaginoplasty Day 6 swelling is significantly less than last week. Pain is changing, it was more in drainage sites however now the incisions are beginning have “lightening pain” on the nerve areas. Overall I love the look, removal of catheter will be a few days from now and dilation begins next week by tgirlchick (2022)
- Day 4 penile inversion chicago- the emotional mess day by tgirlchick (2022)
- Update from surgery this week. A lot of swelling especially on my one side; moving along well. Any suggestions are appreciated. Im a surgery veteran but this Vaginoplasty is exhausting. by tgirlchick (2022)
- Day one Vaginoplasty - pain in tailbone biggest issue by tgirlchick (2022)
- A little over 9 weeks out, and I’m still looking and feeling very swollen. Has anyone else had issues where it isn’t decreasing? by throwawayrecovery621 (2022)
- 5 and a half weeks post op. I think it’s starting to look better? by throwawayrecovery621 (2022)
- 12 days post op, is this dangerous levels of dehiscence? by throwawayrecovery621 (2022)
- Another view of my surgery with Dr Loren Schechter. Ignore the thing in my butt by GabrielleBLK (2021)
- Day 1 post op with Loren Schechter by GabrielleBLK (2021)
- I'm just over 16 weeks post op with Dr. Schechter! I'm honestly overjoyed with how it turned out. Feel free to AMA about the process! by feelingguiltyafrn (2021)
- Dr Loren Schechter( Chicago- 1st surgery 2016 & revision 2018- result after both) Colon-vaginoplasty results by Throwwwaway_1399 (2020)
- Post-Op MTF for the curious! by CorinnaCoxless (2020)
- Do not go to Dr. Schechter post-op photos (nsfw) (2018)
RealSelf
- Demonstrated Near Total Mastery In My Surgery and Post Op Care. by tumanitou (2018)
- Poor Surgeon Needs Help. Not safe as of 2017 by jess_311 (2018)
Other
Reviews & Discussions¶
- 22 days post op/ nerve pain by Ady2cool (2024)
- 20 days post op. by Ady2cool (2024)
- 13 days post-op (vaginoplasty) by Ady2cool (2024)
- Has anyone else had their consult canceled/moved by Dr. Schecter multiple times? by retrogradeinmercury (2023)
- Vaginoplasty Regret by No-Judgment-930 (2023)
- Having zero-depth vaginoplasty with Dr. Loren Schechter by Samka- (2021)
- Dr. Loren Schechter by Accomplished72 (2020)
- GCS MTF Catheterization Question by AeonsWing (2020)
- By request, here's a results post by Cherry_Star_Cream (2018)
- MTF, Just woke up after surgery (vaginoplasty) with Loren Schecter. AMA by Lylataide (2018)
- I'm about to get srs (vaginoplasty) and I'm worried. I would like to read your post-op experiences. (2018)
- Are there any positive testimonials for Dr. Schechter? (2018)
- Do not go to Dr. Schechter post-op photos (nsfw) by DSchecter_Patient_16 (2018)
- Do you recommend Dr. Schecter for surgery ? (Feb 2016) by DSchecter_Patient_16 (2017)
- What happens if SRS is unsuccessful? by rebecca-joy (2018)
- Had M2F SRS/GCS with Loren Schechter in late November by rebecca-joy (2018)
- here by rebecca-joy (2018)
- My MTF SRS Experience With Dr. Loren Schechter In Chicago by throwawaythisname600 (2017)
- I had SRS with Dr. Loren Schechter 10 (ish) months ago; AMA by OffByOneNamingThings (2017)
- GRS/SRS with Dr. Loren Schechter, Chicago by josephinek24 (2017)
- Dr. Loren Schechter -- Warning by nesterbation (2016)
Susan's
- I just my srs a week and a half ago and i’m having problems peeing by abbyparmelee (2019)
- clitoral discomfort by onymich (2019)
- Denise's GCS Thread by Denise (2018)
- Post-Op inability to experience pleasure or orgasm.
- No visable Clit by PhoenixGurl2016 (2017)
- GCS w/ Dr. Loren Schechter (Chicago, USA) by jessi (2017)
- Terrible Phalloplasty Experience with Dr. Schechter by rhysharper (2016)
YouTube
- Transgender update Anatomically correct (2019)
- MTF Transition: Picking a Surgeon (2019)
- I HAD MY GENDER REASSIGNMENT SURGERIES! Day Before/1-3 VLOG (2019)
- Challenges with Insurance Coverage for Transgender Surgery—Video Discussion by Loren Schechter, MD by PRSJournal (2019)
- Day 4 post Schecter SRS update (2018)
- The Center for Gender Confirmation Surgery at Weiss (2017)
- Gender Reassignment Surgery Recap (2011)
- Gender Reassignment Surgery Day Six Post Op (2011)
RealSelf
- Worst Experience With a Doctor I've Ever Had - Morton Grove, IL (2016)
- Scars Are Horrible - Des Plaines, IL (2013)
Other
- Gender Confirmation Surgery: An Update for the Primary Care Provider (2016)
- As a transwoman who've undergone bottom surgery, how did you decide on the method and the surgeon you preferred? Is there a comparison table of the pros and cons between Peritoneal Pull through , Penile Inversion, and Sigmoid Colon’s vaginoplasty? (2018)
- Deposition of: Loren Schechter, M.D. Taken on: August 23, 2018
- WI Jury Awards $780K to Transgender Women Denied Health Care Coverage
- Abstract: A Survey Study of Surgeons’ Experience with Regret and/or Reversal of Gender-Confirmation Surgeries (2018)
Evidence spans 2011–2025, 116 total links.