Archive for October, 2009

Transfer of Topical Testosterone Preparations to Children or Spouses

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Reported by Drs. Tyler Lewis and Irwin Goldstein in Journal of Sexual Medicine (Vol. 6, No. 10, 2009) Testosterone gel 1% has been approved for transdermal testosterone application. Preparation names include, Androgel and Testim. Even sharing a wash cloth or hugging can cause transfer. Women have noted growth of hair and lowering of the voice and children have experienced very early onset of pubic hair. Once recognized early-on, fortunately these changes were reversible.

Proper usage should be: allow to dry and cover with clothing and do not share wash cloths unless laundered.

Harold M. Reed, M.D.

Breast augmentation

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

I have done nothing right now,but in Mar of ‘10 I plan to be on hormones.
Specific_Questions: how long do I have to be on hormones to get the breast implant surgery and how long for the SRS surgery and can you tell me more in detail about the grant and the deal you offer. lastly, do you do the body cotouring surgery and how much is it!! thanx :o )   Kendra

Good afternoon Kendra,

Timely question. Just discussed on our MTF web-site.
“Always best to be on estrogens for a good 2 years before breast implantation.   The reason being, the implant sits under and inside the periphery of your home-grown breast mass. If the implant extends outside the periphery, you will have the double bubble or Michelin tire man effect. Like a 2 decker beehive.

Yes very true, breast mass is part fat and of course part glandular tissue. But please do not gain weight to have more breast mass. You don’t want to be in competition with obese men on the beach, as their fat mass is more a roll than breast like.”

Sorry the grant was great about 100,000 disbursed to over 80 patients in varying degrees.  Based upon a research project which had concluded.

No more fund are available, but we do give individual consideration.

All the best,

Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000.

Hormones/Conversion: I have done nothing right now, but in Mar of ‘10 I plan to be on hormones.
Specific_Questions: How long do I have to be on hormones to get the breast implant surgery and how long for the SRS surgery and can you tell me more in detail about the grant and the deal you offer. Lastly, do you do the body cotouring surgery and how much is it!!

Thanx :o )
CONTA

Male to Female Surgery, Vaginoplasty, Breast Implants

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Good morning Jasmine,

While we do breast augmentation and feminizing vaginoplasty, FFS and tracheal shave are done by others.  Our fees are posted on our web-site.

I certainly appreciate these are difficult economic times, and any news that recovery is around the corner is pure cheer up.   The good USA cannot be fighting wars and expending billions of dollars and printing paper money with unemployment at the rate it is, and expect prosperity.

For that reason, we do offer individual consideration to move you along, further to your goals.

Anne, our office manager is the maker of deals and the brains behind pa.  Please read over the attached and see if I am the doctor for you.

All the best,

Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000
At 11:20 PM 10/13/2009, you wrote:

Specific_Questions: What is the cost of a total male to female make over (breast,face,voice,vagina) thanks  Jasmine

Lost depth after MTF vaginoplasty

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

hello dr. i talked to u a few months ago about wantin depth. i had surgery in bangkok and never had a chance to to dialate. so i may have to have a skin graph done. an was wantin to know again how much would u charge me? an when can i come down for a consultation, i live in atlanta.      Virginia

Good morning Virginia,

Thank you for your continued interest in what we do.

You touched upon one of the most important aspects of  achieving a successful and enduring depth.  Dilation.

I would propose a skin graft obtained from the lower abdomen as this area should heal with a fine transverse scar, as opposed to an inner thigh graft which may always cause as second look.

Then it is dilation for 15 minutes 8 times a day with numbing cream if needed, but you must, must dilate aggressively for a few weeks.   With time, especially if you are sexually active, you can space out the sessions.

Our fee is 7600 which includes anesthesia, probable overnight with a registered private duty nurse and myself  in attendance, use of the facility and any aftercare we provide.  You will need daily visits for one week.

On the 7th post operative day, the packing will be removed, and you could return to Atlanta that day and rest for one more overnight.

We will also have to examine the lower abdomen for any hair which needs to be removed by electrolysis.  Usually that area has sparce hair growth, if at all.   If your doctors left an excessive amount of labial tissue,  we may employ that as well.  By all means we will strive to avoid a colonic vagina for many reasons probably well known to you.

Perhaps you may opt to be seen first in consultation and without committing to surgery the next day, to give you time to reflect upon my recommendations.

You will need to have a bowel prep starting the day before surgery.   There is a remote possibility that we may be able to dilate you under anesthesia avoid incisional surgery altogether.

Please reviewed the attached as many of the advisories are applicable for you.

All the best,

Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000