DOS AND DON’TS AFTER NOSE SURGERY
The bandages are off, your Maltesers Buttons stash has finally come to an end and after re-watching Pretty Little Liars, you still don’t know who `A` is! After two weeks of rest, and you are more than likely begging for your normal life back. But how do you know you’re ready, besides the 300+ group […]
ELLA-MORGAN’S STORY, PART 1: LITTLE EVAN
This is the story of me, Ella-Morgan. When I was born my mum and dad called me Evan. They were the proud parents of a new son – their third – and a few years later, another son made the family complete. But by the time I was 7 years old, I knew something really […]
Ella-Morgan’s Story, Part 2: Becoming Ella
The years leading up to my gender reassignment surgery were filled with preparation for the procedure. As well as having monthly counselling sessions, I also started taking hormone tablets a few years before my surgery. I’m now on these for life, although I stopped taking them for the 4 weeks prior to my surgery, which […]
Ella-Morgan’s story, Part 3: Being Ella
A few months after my NHS gender reassignment surgery, I began to understand and accept my new body. Looking back, I think I suffered a type of post-surgery depression immediately after the procedure. I didn’t feel able to leave the house, I didn’t want to see anyone, and there were certain post-operative factors which meant […]
FINDING YOUR BODY CONFIDENCE AGAIN AFTER CHILDBIRTH
Being a mum is an exciting time, but having a baby brings many physical changes that can affect how we feel about ourselves. New mums often have a catalogue of post-pregnancy changes to contend with, such as swift weight gain, an over-stretched abdomen, breasts losing shape and volume, and a fresh network of stretch marks! […]
10 REASONS WHY YOU MIGHT HAVE A BOOB JOB
Do I need a boob job? When you hear the words ‘boob job,’ chances are that you will probably be thinking about a breast enlargement or augmentation. Although it’s true to say that this is our most popular cosmetic procedure, there are many different types of breast surgery including breast uplift, reduction and re-augmentation (even […]
10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIPO
Liposuction: Good to know Hitting the gym and following a balanced diet are the foundations of a good weight loss plan. But sometimes tummy crunches won’t equal a flat tummy, and swapping chocolate for an apple won’t rid you of your love handles. That’s not to say you aren’t working hard, but that some fat […]
30 GREAT NICKNAMES FOR BREASTS
We love nicknames. Who doesn’t? They’re a sign of affection and familiarity, a great opportunity for some fun – and they’re not just good for friends. Incidentally, we also love breasts…can you see where we’re going with this? Yes, you got it: alternative names for breasts! Why not bestow your favourite body parts with their […]
5 MYTHS SURROUNDING BREAST SURGERY
We debunk common myths surrounding breast surgery Just like no two bodies are the same, every breast augmentation is different. From lifts and implants to nipple correction and reductions, there are lots of surgical options and the results will vary from patient to patient. Since everyone’s experience differs, there’s a lot of confusion about what […]
5 non-surgical ways to build post-pregnancy body confidence
Being a new mum’s an exciting time, but having a baby brings many physical changes that can affect how we feel about ourselves. Many women find that they have new concerns about the condition of their skin, hair and body after giving birth. New mums often have a catalogue of post-pregnancy changes to contend with: […]