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People may pursue chest reconstruction, also known as top surgery, as part of transitioning. The removal of breast tissue in chest reconstruction is a type of mastectomy called a subcutaneous (under the skin) mastectomy. This type of mastectomy removes tissue from inside the breast (subcutaneous tissue), as well as excess skin. The surgeon then ...
In 2023, 23,831 gynecomastia surgeries, reducing breast tissue for men, were performed in the U.S. Experts explain the rise in this procedure and the effect of increasing consciousness of body ...
Reconstructive surgery is a term with training, clinical, and reimbursement implications. It has historically been referred to as synonymous with plastic surgery. [1] In regard to training, plastic surgery is a recognized medical specialty and a surgeon can be a "board-certified" plastic surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. [2]
Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery.
Surgeries for female-to-male transgender patients have similarities to both gynecomastia surgeries for cisgender men, [2] breast reduction surgery for gigantomastia, and the separate mastectomies done for breast cancer. [3] Top surgery involves more than a mastectomy for the treatment of breast cancer. [1] Special techniques are used to contour ...
Although the positive impact was greater in female patients — particularly those who were severely ill — the research revealed that both men and women under the care of female doctors ...
Raghu Ram Pillarisetti OBE is an Indian surgeon, and the Founder and Director of KIMS-Ushalakshmi Center for Breast Diseases [2] [15] at KIMS Hospitals. [16] [17] Pillarisetti is the founder of Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, [18] [19] and Pink Connexion, [20] a quarterly newsletter about breast healthcare.
Roberto Miguel Rey Júnior (born October 1, 1961), known as Robert Rey, is a Brazilian American plastic surgeon. [1] He was featured on the E! reality series Dr. 90210.Rey has appeared on many TV shows as a medical correspondent, including The View and Good Morning America, he has contributed to The New York Times and appeared on the cover of Forbes Brazil.