These days, more people are pursuing cosmetic procedures, and not just for anti-aging purposes. Some patients turn to plastic surgery to add a physical element to their gender transition process. When patients with gender dysphoria decide to transition their bodies, they have a wide range of surgeries to achieve their transformations. One such patient starred [...]
Facial feminization surgery took social media by storm when the TikTok star declared to publicly document her transformative journey. The facial feminization surgery is more than just a plastic surgery for many trans women. It is a gateway to fully accept themselves and align with their gender identity. Dylan documented her journey to spark a [...]
You may look at the lives of celebrities and think they have it all–money, fame, recognition for their talent. What you may not consider is the fact that they are human, just like you. Sure, you may not share life experiences, but that doesn’t mean that they haven’t been through some rough times, too. Top [...]
Cosmetic procedures do more than create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. These surgeries provide confidence and self-esteem that can dramatically alter the patient’s life for the better. This boost of positive body image can empower individuals to feel confident in a body that accurately represents their identity. Fighting Stigmas Society has established cisgender women as the [...]
Medically transitioning from male to female can be a surgical or non-surgical process. Surgical procedures include MTF top surgery, MTF bottom surgery, and FFS (facial feminization surgery). The primary non-surgical option for transgender women or non-binary transfeminine patients is known as hormone replacement therapy. HRT is an effective solution that also treats menopausal symptoms in [...]
For transgender women and those assigned male at birth, it can be a daily struggle to feel comfortable with their appearance. Physical features that don’t accurately represent who they are can be emotionally and physically draining to contend with day after day. These individuals are more likely to pursue gender affirmation surgery, frequently referred to [...]
Beginning hormone replacement therapy as part of a male-to-female transition can lead to several changes in the body, even without surgery. One of these is the widening of the hips. Depending on what age a patient begins HRT at, a chemical transition can cause the bone to grow and create wider, more womanly hips. However, [...]
Making a gender transition from male to female (MTF) often involves taking hormones. Hormone replacement therapy—sometimes called a chemical transition—can help suppress aspects of the body that present more masculinely and promote a more feminine appearance. For example, excess body and facial hair growth can slow and thin while taking MTF hormone replacement therapy. However, [...]
The cost of hormone replacement therapy is a genuine concern for many transgender women. While most insurance companies will cover the cost of hormone replacement therapy, for patients without insurance accessing hormone replacement therapy can be more costly. How much does MTF HRT cost without insurance? Understanding The Benefits Of HRT Firstly, let’s look at [...]
The technical definition of menstruation is when a woman’s uterus sheds its lining if there isn’t a baby to nurture. This leads to the loss of menstrual fluid, which contains various fluids, blood, and uterine tissue. While hormones do trigger these physical symptoms, it is only possible to experience menstrual bleeding (a period) if the [...]