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GENDER REASSIGNMENT SURGERY

The Prototype of the Penile Inversion Technique

The penile inversion method of gender reassignment surgery has made numerous improvements since this depiction of a circa 1970 prototype, but the concept remains the chief characteristic of this most widely used technique in today's neo-vaginal construction.

Comparison of Male and Female Genitals

This animated illustration depicts the differences and relative locations of internal structures between normal male and female anatomy.

A Source of Happiness

A surgeon's perspectives of the gender reassignment procedure along with brief historical view of gender dysphoria.

BREAST RELATED

Breast Augmentation

A generalized view of the differing methods of breast implant surgery.

Types of Breast Implants

The differing types of breast implants are examined.

Breast Augmentation Video

This video shows breast augmentation surgery using silicone gel-filled implants.

Breast Implant Complications

Complications related to breast augmentation: capsular contraction and deflation/rupture, and the removal of implants without replacement.

Breast Implant Risks

The general risks of breast implantation surgery. Data compiled by US Food and Drug Administration.

Breast Implants-A Congressional Report

The 1992 congressional report that detailed the background and risk factors involved with silicone gel-filled implants. A very comprehensive report.

FACIAL SURGERY

Minimally Invasive Facelifts and Feminization

Endoscopic techniques offer a minimum of scars for some types of facial procedures.

Nasal Surgery or Rhinoplasty

Nasal surgery or rhinoplasty alters of structure of the nose to feminize its appearance and correct deformities. Also see illustrations of the rhinoplasty procedure.

Common Tasks in Rhinoplasty

Even though many surgeons have their own way of doing a rhinoplasty, these are the tasks common to most methods.

DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENTS

Chemical Peel

The light, medium and deep form of chemical peel is one method for improving the texture and evening the coloration of the skin.

Dermabrasion and Dermaplaning

Surgical scraping of the skin as a means of lessening scars and smoothing the skin.

Injectable Fillers

Collagen and fat injectable fillers are temporary methods sometimes used to correct wrinkles, depressions in the skin, and/or scarring.

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	Nasal Surgery or Rhinoplasty
	Nasal surgery or rhinoplasty alters of structure of the nose to feminize its appearance and correct deformities.

	Comparison of Male and Female Genitals
	This animated illustration depicts the differences and relative locations of internal structures between normal male and female anatomy.

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