MONIQUE

Monique Fontaine, a transgender woman living in New York City, underwent breast augmentation surgery at no cost, thanks to evolving state laws requiring insurers to cover more gender transition procedures. In 2016, breast augmentation became covered in cases where individuals have been using hormones for 24 months with minimal breast growth, or when health conditions prevent them from taking hormones. Three weeks after her surgery, Monique bought a set of brand new outfits and celebrated her new body.

Shot on assignment forNarratively

February 2017