In addition to the risks of anesthesia and surgery in general, there are complications that may result from any surgical procedure that places a foreign object (including a breast implant) in the body. It is not known how frequently the following occur, but the frequency is dependent on both patient and surgical factors. General Surgical Risks Hematoma is a collection of …

While the individual’s response to feminizing therapy will vary, we have observed several key changes that appear for the majority of transgender women in addition to the general estrogenic effects related. Breasts For the transgender woman, breast development will vary greatly, as it does with the genetic female population. However, breast development will typically be less than what is experienced …

Phytoestrogens, sometimes referred as natural or herbal hormones, are naturally occurring substances extracted from plants. Their molecules look a lot like estrogens that normally are produced in a woman’s body. But they also resemble some anti-estrogens, like the breast-cancer drug tamoxifen. With an interest developed through advertising and word of mouth, many transgender individuals have experimented with a variety of …

Figuring out if and how to label your sexual orientation may be a confusing and complicated process, especially when a close friend is involved. Considering that it’s entirely a personal decision, the only person who can truly answer your question “Am I gay?” is you. Regardless of whether you’re sexually attracted to your friend or not, it seems clear that …

Chemical peel is helpful for those individuals with facial blemishes and wrinkles, along with mild scarring and uneven skin pigmentation, which may have resulted from electrolysis. A peel is performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who uses a chemical solution to smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers.  Most peels are performed on …

For the transgender woman who wishes to feminize her face and create a more youthful appearance, but feels bony re-contouring of the forehead and jaw is too extensive of an approach, may wish to consider a minimally invasive facelift and feminization. For almost a decade many people have successfully undergone minimally invasive surgery to improve the look of their forehead …

There are variety of implant types: silicone gel-filled, saline-filled, silicone/saline combination, PVP-Hydrogel, and plant oil. There are round implants and anatomic implants. The anatomic type of implant may also be described as a teardrop or tapered implant. The rounded implant gives a fuller upper chest and cleavage. The tapered implant is sometimes suggested for thinner individuals because it may result …

Nasal surgery or rhinoplasty alters the appearance of the nose by shaping and repositioning the nasal bones and trimming the bone and cartilage as needed to create the desired appearance. As example, rhinoplasty is used to correct a large hump, or a broad or round nasal tip. Generally all of the surgical incisions are made inside the nose. But sometimes …

Lesbian couple forced from home by homophobic neighbour who saw them kissing in window. Faye Mallon and Lydia Henshall, from Stockport, told how they were forced to leave their home after a campaign of homophobic abuse by Kim Armstrong, who caught them kissing through their living room window According to a report in the Mirror, a lesbian couple suffered homophobic …

Journalist and gay activist Avaz Hafizli was brutally murdered by his cousin in Azerbaijan. He was 24. According to AZ24 reporting, the cousin was under the influence of alcohol and killed Hafizli after the two got into an argument. According to a report in AZ24, The reporter’s cousin was detained in connection with the incident Reporter Avaz Hafizli (official surname …