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Recovery After MTF Top Surgery: What to Expect When Healing

MTF (male-to-female) top surgery is a life-changing step for many transgender women because it creates a chest that aligns with your gender identity. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Daniel Medalie has helped countless patients through gender-affirming procedures, including MTF breast augmentation. He believes understanding the recovery process is just as […]

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Top Surgery Thank-you

This fantastic hand-made thank-you card was sent to me by one of my top surgery patients only a few weeks after his DI (double incision mastectomy). It is so creative and whimsical that it made my whole office break out into smiles. Gender affirmation top surgery has been one of the most rewarding operations that

Cleveland Plastic Surgery Gets a New Look

Dr. Medalie has been working hard for the last few months to completely redesign his web site. He hopes that you enjoy the new look and find the site easier to navigate. He also hopes that you find it the most informative web site of plastic surgeons in Cleveland, Ohio. Please note the expanded transgender

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Why wedge Labiaplasty may be the right choice for most Patients

Wedge labiaplasty is a surgical technique used to reduce the size and prominence of the labia minora (the inner vaginal lips). Unlike the more common trim labiaplasty which involves removing tissue along the outer edge of the labia, the wedge technique focuses on removing a v-shaped or triangular section from the center of each labia.

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Sexual Confidence After Labiaplasty or Vaginoplasty

For many women, labiaplasty or vaginoplasty is about more than physical change: it’s about restoring comfort, reclaiming control, and feeling more confident in intimate moments. Whether the concern is discomfort from enlarged labia or a feeling of vaginal laxity after childbirth, these procedures can offer both functional and emotional benefits. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with years

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5 Signs You Might Be a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for individuals seeking to enhance their physical appearance. Whether motivated by aging, pregnancy, or a desire for better proportions, this customizable surgery offers lasting aesthetic benefits. Dr. Daniel A. Medalie of Cleveland Plastic Surgery is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, consistently recognized as one of America’s top doctors

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Personalizing Your Mommy Makeover: The Ideal Plan for Your Body

Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can leave lasting changes on a woman’s body, including stretched abdominal muscles, sagging breasts, and stubborn fat deposits. A mommy makeover is designed to address these concerns through a personalized combination of procedures. Dr. Daniel Medalie is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Cleveland with over two decades of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

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Labiaplasty, Clitoral Hood Reduction and Fat Grafting to the Labia Majora

This pleasant 38 year old woman came to Dr. Medalie at Cleveland Plastic Surgery desiring vaginal rejuvenation. She had had three pregnancies and lost some of the tone of her labia majora after stretching. She also had an excess of both of her labia minora that was redundant and protruded beyond the majora and felt

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MtF Gender Affirmation Breast Augmentation with Silicone Implants

This pleasant 66 yo old patient came to see Dr. Medalie at Cleveland Plastic Surgery in Beachwood, Ohio. She was seeking primary breast augmentation to help with her transition from Male to Female gender affirmation. After a complete evaluation and consultation, 360 cc silicone breast implants were chosen for the procedure. She underwent the breast

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FTM Top Surgery for Larger Chests: Challenges, Solutions, and Realistic Expectations

If you are seeking to undergo female-to-male (FTM) top surgery, having a larger chest can present unique considerations in the planning and surgical stages. Dr. Daniel Medalie, a board-certified plastic surgeon with many years of experience in gender-affirming surgery, understands how to tailor each procedure to meet your unique goals and expectations. Below, Surgical Challenges with Larger

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Recovery After MTF Top Surgery: What to Expect When Healing

Top Surgery Thank-you

Cleveland Plastic Surgery Gets a New Look

Why wedge Labiaplasty may be the right choice for most Patients

Sexual Confidence After Labiaplasty or Vaginoplasty

5 Signs You Might Be a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation

Personalizing Your Mommy Makeover: The Ideal Plan for Your Body

Labiaplasty, Clitoral Hood Reduction and Fat Grafting to the Labia Majora

MtF Gender Affirmation Breast Augmentation with Silicone Implants

FTM Top Surgery for Larger Chests: Challenges, Solutions, and Realistic Expectations

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