Our voice reveals much more about us than we might think. Have you ever imagined someone taller or more robust just by hearing their voice? Numerous studies show that we form a mental image of a person based solely on how they sound. One such study comes from...
Do you know how lips can contribute to facial feminization? Lips are one of the most defining features of the face. Their shape often differs between men and women. Female lips tend to be fuller, more projected, and have a well-defined contour, often known as the...
Masculinizing surgery includes a series of surgical procedures aimed at reshaping the body contours of trans men to create a more masculine appearance. While hormone therapy helps to masculinize physical traits, it may not always be enough to achieve the desired...
A feminine nose is typically smaller, narrower, straighter, and more symmetrical than a masculine one. It usually lacks pronounced bumps and tends to have a slightly upturned tip with a greater nasolabial angle. That’s why feminizing rhinoplasty, or nasal feminization...
Dr. Ivan Mañero, plastic surgeon and director of IM GENDER, presented to the press the updated study on the patient profile of the IM CLINIC Gender Unit. Under the title "Evolution of Techniques and Patient Profile (2002-2023)". This work highlights the advances in...
The decision to undergo gender-affirming surgery is a very important step in the transition process for many trans individuals. Although not all trans people decide to include surgery as part of their transition, for some, it can become a fundamental step. Proper...
Gender transition is a process through which transgender individuals seek to align their physical and social appearance with their gender identity. This means that, in most cases, trans women - individuals assigned male at birth - seek a more feminine appearance,...
When we talk about vaginoplasty, we might mistakenly think it is a single universal technique applied to all surgeries related to the vagina. However, this is not the case. To begin with, we should distinguish between vaginoplasty in cisgender women and transgender...
Transgender mastectomy, technically called bilateral subcutaneous mastectomy, is a surgical procedure performed to remove both breasts in transgender men or non-binary individuals who wish to transition and eliminate secondary sex characteristics that do not align...
Every transgender woman’s journey is unique and personal. It should progress at their own pace and according to their needs, without external factors influencing their chosen path. However, for many trans women, there comes a time when they ask themselves, “How can I...
Proper care after a vaginoplasty is crucial for a good recovery and optimal results. In this article, we provide an overview of the basic post-operative care you should keep in mind after your gender-affirming surgery. However, this is not an exact guide, as your...
Facial feminization with hyaluronic acid is a non-surgical option for transgender women seeking to harmonize and soften their facial features, achieving a look more aligned with their gender identity. Hyaluronic acid is a type of dermal filler that allows for...
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