Elliot Pages revealed that he had undergone surgery to remove his breasts, saying that it changed his life for the better … because he now feels like his true self.
The actor – who recently came out as a transman – appears on the cover of TIME Magazine, which takes a deep dive into its transition and has been working with it since breaking the news in December.
As it turns out, Elliot says he underwent surgery … a procedure to remove breast tissue and reconstruct the remaining breast tissue and skin. He actually recovered from the operation in Toronto he came out first on Instagram.
Elliot describes the change as something that felt good to him – but not something that is necessary (or affordable) for everyone … and emphasizes that being trans is NOT an operation, despite the media characterization of the trans- experience. or trans bodies.
Still, he says he actually feels like himself now when he looks in the mirror, and more energetically than ever, adding … “It changed my life completely.”
Of course, there are also new photos of him in the just released issue … and he has a whole new look. Elliot also gave up this interesting hug – he says he is excited to act again “now that I am fully who I am, in this body.” Give it a complete reading here … it’s interesting.