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Maya Massafera Says She Spent Nearly R$5 Million on Her Transition in TV Interview

She describes stepping away from work, using savings to prioritize medical care alongside mental health during the process.

Overview

  • Speaking on SBT’s Sabadou com Virgínia on December 6, the influencer disclosed spending almost R$5 million on her gender transition.
  • She said the outlay consumed nearly all her savings after she paused professional activities early in the process to focus on care.
  • Her timeline places hormone therapy in the second half of 2023, followed by surgeries prior to her public announcement in May 2024.
  • Massafera framed the choice as urgent for her well‑being, saying she needed to find relief and happiness that she felt only a trans person could fully understand.
  • Coverage also cites her recent cosmetic work, including a reported jaw‑slimming procedure, and notes some details are self‑reported or variably corroborated.