OVERVIEW A common gender-affirming surgery available for trans women is male-to-female surgery. This surgery can be life-changing and a way of affirming your identity, allowing trans women to feel more comfortable in their own skin and achieve the body they desire. Here's everything you need to know

OVERVIEW Like other parts of the body, an asymmetry sometimes occurs in calves on one individual - either from birth or as a result of the disease. At other times, the proportions between the thighs and calves are out of balance. Calf implants and lifts offer an alternative for creating a balanced look

OVERVIEW Plastic or reconstructive surgery is not just limited to improving the looks and physical aspects of specific body parts. The reasons for having these types of surgeries can also result from a mastectomy stemming from breast cancer. The most common type of plastic surgery after a mastectomy

OVERVIEW If you struggle with feeling self-conscious about baggy upper arms, there is a solution. Saggy upper arms result from excess skin, fat, or weak muscles that cause the skin to sag and appear baggy. If this sounds like symptoms you face, then Brachioplasty might be an option to consider. What

OVERVIEW Research indicates that as many as 40% to 60% of men have a condition that creates excess fat deposits in the chest area. This occurs frequently among teen males because of hormones, but naturally resolves itself over time in most cases. For some men the condition is hereditary; for others medical

OVERVIEW If you're dealing with stubborn areas of fat that you just can't seem to lose despite working out or changing your diet, a liposuction consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon may be right for you. This common cosmetic procedure is used to target and permanently remove unwanted areas

Excess hair on the body - in small areas or large - can now be permanently eliminated with laser hair removal. Originally, ruby lasers were used for everyone, but they did not work well on people with dark skin. Today, ruby, alexandrite or diode lasers are used for light-skinned people, and neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet

OVERVIEW Labiaplasty is a surgery to reduce the size of the labia, which is the set of skin flaps that are located at either side of the vaginal opening. What is Labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure that changes the shape of your vaginal lips. Depending on the goals for labiaplasty,

OVERVIEW Gynecomastia is a condition affecting men that causes enlargement of breast tissue. Certain hormone imbalances in men can cause one or both breasts to become enlarged, resulting in low self-esteem, body image issues, and often physical comorbidities. Although this condition is usually temporary

OVERVIEW Top surgery is one of several treatments available to support transgender and nonbinary individuals as they transition. Transitioning is different for every person, and top surgery is just one way to help your physical traits match the gender you identify with. What is Top Surgery? Top surgery

OVERVIEW Gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary patients includes a variety of non-surgical and surgical treatments to achieve gender affirmation. Female-to-male bottom surgery is one of the transmasculine surgical treatments that exist for trans men who want to feel more comfortable and confident

OVERVIEW A full body lift is a series of cosmetic procedures or surgeries that remove excess skin and fat that can remain on your body after massive weight loss. Changes to your diet and exercise can result in radical physical changes rather quickly; the resulting weight loss, however, does not include

OVERVIEW When a foreign object gets inside your body, it forms a protective capsule of scar tissue around it. This scar tissue can get thick over time. This thickened scar tissue capsule can hold the implants in place for breast implants. However, this can cause a problem wherein the capsules tighten

OVERVIEW The most common misconception about plastic surgery is that it can only improve the physical aspects of specific parts of the body. Contrary to popular belief, people can also undergo plastic surgery to relieve pain, especially when dealing with bigger breasts that can eliminate and restrict

OVERVIEW With age, pregnancy, and breastfeeding, breasts tend to lose their normal position and start sagging. This can be corrected by a surgical procedure called Mastopexy or a breast lift. During this procedure, the breasts are lifted to promote a more youthful appearance and enhance feminine proportions. What

OVERVIEW Plastic surgery has evolved over the years and has many benefits beyond improving physical aesthetics. Thanks to advancements in technology, plastic surgery is more accessible than ever before. Breast augmentation is one of the most common types of plastic surgery that people elect for various