This patient came to see Dr. medalie at Cleveland Plastic Surgery to discuss vaginal rejuvenation. She had a chief complaint of a great deal of excess vulvar tissue especially involving the labia minora and clitoral hood. This excess tissue was interfering with her daily activities and made her embarrassed to wear tights or a bathing […]
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This pleasant patient came to see Dr. Medalie of Cleveland Plastic Surgery at his office in Beachwood, Ohio. She was interested in multiple procedures including Brachioplasty (arm lift) , tummy tuck and breast augmentation and lift. She had had several pregnancies as well as a large amount of weight loss and had loose skin and
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Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries available — and most women enjoy their implants for many years! Still, it’s natural to wonder how implants hold up over time and whether any maintenance is needed down the road. The good news is that most patients experience many years of satisfaction before ever needing
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This patient contacted Dr. Medalie to perform a revision of his previous top surgery. He had had surgery by another provider who performed a modified peri procedure with extended scars. As can be seen on both sides (right much worse than left in the picture), there is retained glandular tissue as well as excess skin.
FtM Top Surgery Revision with Di and nipple grafting Read More »
Many women in their 40s and 50s wonder whether it’s too late to pursue a mommy makeover. In reality, these procedures are often ideal for patients in this age group. After years of focusing on family, work, and others, many women reach a point where they’re ready to focus on themselves. Dr. Daniel Medalie is a board-certified plastic surgeon in
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This is a 27 year old patient who was seeking gender affirmation FtM top surgery. I received a therapist letter stating that the patient was ready for this irreversible and life changing procedure and the surgery was scheduled in the outpatient setting. The top surgery procedure took 90 minutes and had no complications. The post
Dr. Medalie performs Ftm Double Incision Top Surgery with Nipple Grafts Read More »
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
Recovery After MTF Top Surgery: What to Expect When Healing Read More »
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
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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.
Why wedge Labiaplasty may be the right choice for most Patients Read More »
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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