If you’ve recently had a phalloplasty, seeing a hand therapist can play an important role after your surgery. Hand therapy is essential treatment after surgery to maximize your recovery and functional ...

Why does the face scar less than the rest of the body? New research uncovers the cellular pathway behind this difference.

A technique called microneedling may help surgical scars heal more attractively -- especially if it's done within a couple of months of surgery, a small study suggests. Researchers found that for 25 ...

Massaging your scars and applying topicals to keep the skin hydrated — when your surgeon gives you the OK to do so — are key to healing after top surgery. Your surgeon may advise you to use one or ...