Tummy tuck recovery depends on a number of factors, including the type of procedure performed and the type of anesthesia used in the procedure. Abdominoplasty surgery requires a good deal of post operative care and rest, especially if a full tummy tuck procedure, from hip to hip has been made. Most ... Continue Reading

The term transgender is used to describe those who have tendencies to diverge from what is considered the normal gender roles. The term is not specific, or all encompassing. Gender identity, a term used to show gender preference or the self identification of a person as a man, woman or neither, does Continue Reading

The term transgender children is used to describe those individuals who have a self identity of another sex than what they are physically represented. Gender identity is not the same as physical gender in that a person may feel as if he or she is another gender, or not one at all. Specifically, this Continue Reading

Tumescent liposuction is a liposuction technique that has grown in popularity in recent years for cosmetic surgery in the United States. The condition allows patients to have liposuction with the use of only local anesthesia, which reduces the risks. The procedure also minimizes the amount of blood ... Continue Reading

Keloids are a type of scar that is built up higher than the level of the skin. The top of the scar is harder than the surrounding surface. In some cases, the top is smooth and may be pink or purple in color. They are often irregular shaped and enlarge progressively. Treatment for keloids include sur ... Continue Reading

The TRAM Flap surgery is also known medically as the transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous procedure. This surgical procedure is normally preformed on a woman after a mastectomy, or the removal of a breast. The procedure focuses on moving tissue, fat and skin from the stomach region (this is wher ... Continue Reading

The TRAM Flap Procedure is also called the transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous procedure. A tissue flap procedure will use skin, fat and muscle form the abdomen to create a new breast for a woman, after a mastectomy has been performed. There are several ways that the procedure is done. One uses Continue Reading

In some cases, during the TRAM Flap procedure, there are errors or the skin position does not look normal. This may result in the need for a TRAM Flap repair procedure to take place. In either case, the goal of the procedure is to create a natural looking breast after a mastectomy. The tissue to cre ... Continue Reading

TMJ surgery may be necessary in severe situations. Those who have TMJ disorders will often have relief from the condition, including the discomfort and pain, by using oral appliances and by using techniques to reduce the strain of the muscles. However, there are many situations where the need for re ... Continue Reading

Thigh lift surgery is an invasive procedure that is designed to improve the look and structure of the upper thigh to give it a more natural, youthful look. One of the most common types of thigh lift procedures is the inner thigh lift. This procedure is beneficial to those who want help reducing exce ... Continue Reading