Surgery
These Veterans Have Endured Not Having Their Gender-Affirming Surgeries Covered. That’s About To Change.
"I already, essentially, have given myself the mentality that I wasn't going to get this surgery until I was probably, you know, closer to 40 years old."
Sharon Stone's Surgeon Once Altered Her Body And Gave Her Larger Breasts Without Her Consent
He "thought that I would look better with bigger, 'better' boobs."
Listen: Netflix’s “Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel” Isn’t A Murder Mystery—It’s About A Mental Health Crisis
“That video in the elevator drew a lot of people in. But I knew what that was the second I saw it. She wasn’t operating in the same reality—She was somewhere else.”
My Breast Reduction Surgery Finally Gave Me The Body I Was Meant To Have
We’re told breasts should inspire lust and envy — but what about self-loathing?
People Who've Woken Up Mid-Surgery Are Sharing Their Horror Stories, And It's Nightmare Fuel
"When I first awoke, it felt something like sleep paralysis."
Cardi B Responded To Photoshopped Pictures Of Herself In Target By Posting A Video Of Her Real Body
"Y'all think I'm editing my body? Just ask me for a video. It's simple."
Here's What Hair Looks Like One Year After A Robotic Hair Transplant
Mike and Kristin look back on the year after his hair transplant surgery and reveal how he's changed.
Doctors Found An Artery Blockage In Bernie Sanders' Heart
The Vermont senator has canceled campaign appearances until further notice.
Ruby Rose Posted An Extremely Graphic Video Of Her Neck Surgery, Revealing That Stunts Had Left Her At Risk Of Paralysis
The Batwoman star needed emergency surgery after two injured discs came close to severing her spinal cord.
I Got A Robotic Hair Transplant And Here's What It Looks Like After 6 Months
Six months ago, Mike (with the help of the Ladylike ladies) experienced the consultation, surgery, and post-op recovery for a state-of-the-art robotic hair transplant.
I've Watched This Video Of Mick Jagger Dancing 10 Times Now, Now Please Won't You Join Me?
He's got the moves like himself.
This Woman Only Discovered She Was Intersex After Watching A Viral Video About It
“My life could have been 100% different if one person would have told me the truth,” Irene Kuzemko told BuzzFeed News.
This 26-Year-Old Face Transplant Patient Has Had One Of The Fastest Recoveries Yet
Cameron Underwood was injured in 2016 and had the transplant in January 2018.
This Man’s “Beer Belly” Turned Out To Be A 77-Pound Tumor
Hector Hernandez learned that his “beer belly” was actually a massive tumor caused by a rare form of cancer in his abdomen.
The Successfully Separated Conjoined Twins Have Left Hospital
Very important: They are extremely cute.
A 10-Year-Old Boy Survived After A Metal Skewer Went Through His Skull
In a freak accident, Xavier Cunningham fell out of a treehouse face-first onto a meat skewer. Somewhat miraculously, he is expected to make a full recovery.
32 Things You Only Learn From Having A C-Section
"That the first after-birth poop would be the scariest experience of my life."
What Do You Wish You Knew Before You Had A C-Section?
The epidural is just the beginning.
15 Helpful Things You Might Want To Have If You're Getting Surgery
They won't take away your pain, but they'll make things a little easier.
A Surgeon Is Facing A Lawsuit After Allegedly Removing A Patient's Kidney By Accident
Dena Knapp alleges that she was severely and permanently injured after her surgeon removed the wrong organ during an operation.
We Reveal The Stories Behind Our Scars
"Not the emotional ones--that's for therapy. The physical scars!"
Here's How Surgeons Performed The World's First Penis And Scrotum Transplant
The patient, a US veteran who was injured by a bomb in Afghanistan, underwent the 14-hour transplant procedure on March 26.
For The First Time In History, A Person Has Undergone Two Face Transplants
Jérôme Hamon's immune system rejected his first face transplant, and it was removed in 2017. But this January, surgeons were able to perform a second transplant, making medical history.
1 In 8 Transplanted Organs Now Come From Someone Who Died Of A Drug Overdose
It’s “another staggering statistic that shows how tragic the opioid crisis is,” a transplant expert said.
A 26-Year-Old Lost His Foot After An Infection With Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Raul Reyes woke up with a swollen foot. Four days later, it was amputated to save his life. Here's what you need to know. (Warning: This post contains graphic photos.)
I Have Tumors In My Uterus
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, anywhere from 20-80% of women will develop fibroids before they reach 50.
Here's Why 1 In 3 South Korean Women Say They've Had Plastic Surgery
In South Korea, beauty isn't "something to be envied, but something to be attained." —Dr. Joo Kwon
Carrie Underwood Told Fans Her Face Might Look Different After She Got 40 Stitches In November
"I honestly don’t know how things are going to end up but I do know this: I am grateful. I am grateful that it wasn’t much, much worse."
The Pentagon Is Paying For A Transgender Soldier's Sex Reassignment Surgery For The First Time
The active-duty military member is the first person to receive sex reassignment surgery under a new waiver program that allows the Pentagon to pay for it.
Fans Are Pissed That This Body-Positive Instagram Star Had Skin Removal Surgery
"You can love yourself and change yourself at the same time."
Dear BuzzFeed: I Got A Permanent Penile Implant
"I wouldn't change it for anything in the world."
These Korean Women Gave Themselves Double Eyelids For A Week Straight
"No one should go to work late because they were putting on an extra set of eyelids."
How The Kardashians Reflect Changing Ideas Around Plastic Surgery
Even as plastic surgery becomes increasingly acceptable, old ideas about class and race continue to play outsized roles in how and on whom we’ll accept it.
Everything You Need To Know About Preparing For And Recovering From Top Surgery
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know in one place.
19 Thoughts Pregnant People Secretly Have During C-Sections
Wait, do I really wish I could see on the other side of that curtain?
A Penis Enlargement Killed A Man In Sweden
“It’s a completely useless procedure that never works and disfigures men, and could kill you,” one urologist said.
Police Officer Shoots Two Family Dogs In Disturbing Facebook Video
A Minneapolis woman posted a video to Facebook that appears to show a police officer shooting her two dogs.
I Tried Medical Marijuana For 30 Days To See If It Could Cure My Chronic Pain
I'm at a point in my life and in my pain where I'm willing to try anything.
Women Claim This Surgery Has Cost Them Their Happiness, Their Sex Lives, And Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars
"I pretty much cry myself to sleep every night."
People Get The 5-Minute Nose Job
A brand new nose in just 5 minutes.
Only A Medical Expert Can Score Over 14/17 On This Quiz
Medicine has come a LONG way, we'll just leave it at that.
Beyoncé's Rep Furiously Shut Down Claims She's Had Lip Fillers
"I stood silent during Beyoncé's first pregnancy when you thought it was OK to bully her when you accused her of never being pregnant, but I simply cannot this time."
People Are Calling This Celeb "Hypocritical" For Saying Women Shouldn't Have Surgery
TOWIE's Lauren Goodger is no stranger to surgery, but swore off cosmetic procedures last year in favour of the natural look.
A Woman Watches Her Own Surgery
"I'm having pain in my foot watching this."
"Piggy Bank," The Turtle That Swallowed 915 Good Luck Coins, Has Died
RIP, very good turtle.
15 Things Black Trans People Face When Going to the Doctor
Racism and transphobia won't keep these people down.
Actor Bill Paxton Has Died At 61
The Emmy-nominated actor died due to complications from surgery.
What's It Like Getting Health Care As A Black Transgender Person?
We want to hear your stories.
Koreans Got Photoshopped With Double Eyelids And It Was So Weird
The results were eye opening.
Kendall Jenner Just Shut Down Those Lip Filler Rumours
She explained exactly why her lips looked different, and said she's "exhausted" by the speculation.
23 Things That Will Help You Understand What Chronic Pain Is Really Like
"On the outside I'm great, but inside, my body is trying to destroy itself."
Women Try Natural Wasabi Lip Plumper
Can wasabi make your lips more plump?
This Celeb Spoke About Surgery Regrets And Had Her Appearance Mocked
She spoke on live TV to implore young men and women to think twice about going under the knife – only to be bombarded with abuse about her lips.
These Koreans Saw What They Would Look With Plastic Surgery
"There's my potato face, y'all."
New York Surgeons Separate 13-Month-Old Twin Boys Conjoined At The Head
Anias and Jadon McDonald are currently undergoing surgery for skull reconstruction as individuals.
California's First Dog, Sutter, Returns To Work After Cancer Diagnosis
Sutter Brown the corgi is still recuperating after emergency surgery discovered cancerous growths, only some of which were able to be removed.
A Mumbai Woman Shared This Inspiring Story Of What Happens After You Wake Up From A Coma Paralysed
"After battling depression, two attempted suicides, and many broken relationships – I overcame my hurdles and hardships".
A Woman Spent $500 On Surgery For Her Goldfish After It Choked On A Pebble
Me as a pet fish owner.
A Dude In Punjab Got Addicted To Eating Knives, Ate 40, And Just Had Them Surgically Removed
For heaven's sake, please don't try this at home.
13 Awesome Tattoos With A Secret Behind Them
Ink that tells a story.
The Year Cancer Didn't Kill Me
About a decade ago, a doctor told me I had a 50-50 chance of dying from ovarian cancer. Here's what I remember from the year when I lived, instead.
This Video Of An Origami Pork Robot Is Weird And Kind Of Hilarious
It's very impressive, but medical applications are a long way off.
Getting Half A Boob Job Helped Me Love My Whole Self
A tale of two uneven boobs, and the woman to whom they are attached.
How Long Can You Watch The World's Grossest Video?
Warning: This video contains graphic images.
Keith Watched His Own Surgery And It Was Actually Fascinating
WARNING: There's some blood and Keith's insides.
These Are The Actual Ways You Can Stop Losing Your Hair
Millions of men share this problem but no one is talking about it.
Someone Finally Fixed Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Because raisins give us trust issues.
Birth Stories That Are Real AF
Holy Sh*t!
Would You Use A Switch That Turns Off Your Sperm?
"You can control pregnancies now!"
Would You Use A Switch That Turns Off Your Sperm?
"You can control pregnancies now!"
Guys Feel Fake Boobs For The First Time
"It's like a little fish tank!"
This Cancer Survivor Lost Her Leg But It Didn't Slow Her Down
“Cancer has shown me what life is worth…”
Janet Jackson Says Cancer Rumors Are Untrue
The singer broke her silence on Twitter, saying she is recovering from a surgery, but does not have cancer.
11 Crappy Ways To Dump Someone
“I once got dumped during sex…”
This Facial Transplant Is Being Described As A Medical Miracle
Doctors say Patrick Hardison — who was severely burned on his face and scalp in the line of duty — has received the most extensive facial transplant performed to date.
"Daily Show" Host Trevor Noah Has Emergency Appendectomy Surgery
Comedy Central says the surgery was a success and the comedian is now recovering.
How The Hole In My Heart Almost Killed Me
I had three strokes in my thirties and nearly missed out on a life with my daughter thanks to an undiagnosed congenital heart defect.
This 29-Year-Old's Graphic Surgery Photos Show The Crippling Effects of Arthritis
"People should know that something like this can happen to a young, completely healthy person."
What Your High Heels Are Doing To Your Feet
The pain is your feet trying to tell you something!
A Man Performed A Stunning Opera During His Own Brain Surgery
So much beauty. So much stress.
A Guy Got Tired Of His Stretched Earlobes, And Decided To Fix Them With Surgery
Not for the faint of heart.
12 Things A Surgeon Wants You To Know About Your Body
Instead of taking out your faulty kidney, they'll just plumb a new one in on top and you'll have three kidneys. Now you know.
The Adorable Moment A Baby Koala Held His Mom During Her Surgery
Don't worry! This story has a happy ending.
This Snake Ate A Pair Of Tongs And The X-Rays Prove It's Not A Joke
This shit could only happen in Straya.
12 Extraordinary Before-And-After Weight Loss Photos
Blake Morrow's The Beth Project takes traditional before-and-after weight loss photos to an entirely new level.
Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's Cancerous Tumor Successfully Removed
The 45-year-old Canadian political firebrand completed surgery on Monday to remove a cancerous tumor in his abdomen.
25 Questions Doctors Need To Answer
How often do you see something stuck up a butt?
A New York Times Reporter Is Live-Tweeting The Skin Removal Surgery Of A Guy Who Lost 650 Pounds
And the photos are fascinatingly gruesome. Medical science is pretty neat! WARNING: Graphic images.
California Attorney General To Appeal Ruling In Favor Of Trans Inmate
A judge ruled April 2 that Michelle-Lael Norsworthy is constitutionally entitled to gender reassignment surgery. It is the first time a judge has ordered the state to provide the surgery to an inmate. [Update: California Attorney General Kamala Harris will appeal and has asked the trial court to put the decision on hold.]
What It's Like To Be Intersex
Guess which one of us has testes?
18 Things You Can Do When A Person You Love Is Facing A Scary Diagnosis
"You don't have to be perfect — just be present."
Angelina Jolie Has Ovaries And Fallopian Tubes Removed After Cancer Scare
The 39-year-old actress wrote in the New York Times Tuesday about her choice to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries to reduce her risk of cancer.
15 Issues That Matter To LGBT Australians Beyond Marriage Equality
Not being able to get married sucks. But it's just one of many conversations.
This Guy Filmed His Girlfriend After Surgery And Caught The Most Epic Fart On Camera
"My butthole hurrrrrrrrts."
