Cut-price sex change!

Dec 6 2008 By Ben Goldby

woman for a two-year period to ensure they can adjust psychologically to their new life.

The average cost for the procedure at one of the six private clinics that offer sex change surgery in the UK is £10,000, but can rise to £15,000 depending on the individual surgeon.

Last night, sex change support groups criticised the Shangri-La surgery, raising fears that it could harm patients.

Janett Scott, from transgender group The Beaumont Society, said: “The cheapest operations are in Thailand for about £3,000,

“I can’t believe there is somewhere in England offering it for this price. i would be very concerned about the quality of this clinic and the aftercare on offer.

“A lot of people are very depressed and may be desperate enough to go for this cut-price option.

“The thought of a place like this operating in Britain horrifies me.”

The Sunday Mercury made repeated attempts to contact Shangri-La & Surgeon at its premises, by phone and e-mail but nobody responded.