Daniel A. Medalie, MD

It’s day 1 12/4/25 & I want to start my review & once swelling is down I will add photos , I’ll try to update weekly . Day 1 the pain is pretty intense but tolerable with lots of rest , ice & pain meds mostly ICE . I only got the numbing no Avitan & it wore off as soon as the procedure was done so pick up meds immediately & if you have anyone to assist you I do recommend it . It mostly feels like a burning sensation , the doctor and his staff Michelle were super nice & personable very nice people. So far , I don’t regret this experience . Updated on 11 Dec 2025: I’m one week post–labiaplasty (wedge) with a hood reduction and wanted to share a quick update. The numbing was the most uncomfortable part for me, and if you’re sensitive to pain, anesthesia may be worth considering. Michelle was incredibly supportive throughout the entire procedure. This week I experienced increased swelling (which peaked around days 3–7), bruising on both the minora and majora, some light bleeding, and a lot of sensitivity around the clitoral hood area. Constipation has also been an issue due to fear of straining, so I’ve purchased Arnica, bromelain, and milk of magnesia to help. I live in Las Vegas, so staying cool and avoiding moisture has been challenging. I haven’t worn underwear or pads to prevent irritation on the stitches, and I’m grateful I’ve had the week off work. I did run out of pain medication sooner than expected and wish I had been prescribed a little more, as the hood reduction caused a lot of discomfort. Although I’m still swollen and not thrilled with the appearance at this stage, I trust Dr. Medalie and I’m looking forward to seeing how things heal over the next few weeks.

Dr. Medalie was very wonderful to work with. He was knowledgeable, patient, and kind. I was very pleased with the results of my procedure. He and his staff were very pleasant and made me feel very welcomed.

Great experience from start to finish, Dr. Medalie is the best and my results are amazing, beyond my expectations! His staff is wonderful, they quickly responded to my emails and calls and are patient as well as knowledgeable. I would recommend him for anyone wanting top surgery!

Dr. Medalie and everyone in the office are amazing! Not only did I have great results, I had all of my questions answered without feeling rushed, and everyone there is extremely kind, knowledgeable, and caring.

Dr. Medalie is a fantastic surgeon. The care I received was wonderful and my results are beautiful. I had a breast reduction, lower abdominoplasty, and liposuction. The incisions and scars look great, and I had very little bruising. I am very happy to have chosen Dr. Medalie.

I am writing this review, 4 weeks post op. It’s important for me to share since previous reviews on this platform helped me make the decision to proceed with Dr Medalie. Initially, my phone consultation was smooth to set up with Valerie. I was traveling 6 hours from out of town so additional resources were provided for a smooth process. Hotel rooms, traveling nurse if you are solo and pre op recommendations. My procedure was scheduled 3 weeks after the consultation which was awesome. Upon arrival, check in was quick and the Dr. was assisted by Sue in the surgical room which is located in the office. I was a bit nervous but the Dr and Sue made it comfy with a few laughs and small talk. I chose to do local so I was not put to sleep which meant that I had to get needles to numb the procedure areas. My procedure was labiaplasty to include fat grafting in Labuan majors as well. The numbness was tough and the most painful part for me overall. It’s an uncomfortable pain that goes away immediately after but the process is a huge pinch. You can get through it! Immediately after, I stayed at a local hotel for two nights prior to getting on the road. I actually had a friend to drive up with me at the last moment which was very helpful. A lot of swelling down there but not a lot of pain. I took the Oxy only on the first night to prevent any pain. Thereafter, I used the ibuprofen recommended. To look at the Vagina after surgery is not recommended because you will look like an alien and you will not recognize your parts as beautiful nor presentable. So far, no super pain, no complications, nor yeast infections, no itching or burning. My week follow up went well via zoom. I would like to go into the office doe my 3 month following so I called to schedule a date for that. Items that helped me along the way so far at 4weeks op. - Portable bidet/ water bottle to use after bathroom (Amazon) -Flushable wipes, not toilet paper, not even at 4weeks op -Dial anti-bacterial soap I will use for the next six months just because it’s working. Not irritating itching or burns -Senior natural laxative (Amazon) - Supplements Arnica Montana to prevent bruising and swelling -Vaseline, use it after your recommended ointment is used -Donut pillow, for couching sitting and the car -sanitary pads that I use everyday, all day even after no leakage - men’s boxer shorts, comfy and not tight -Some support for at least for 3-4 days to stay off feet and not extending yourself. I have been taking pictures every day size the procedure and I see the changes that I am happy with so far. I would recommend Dr Medalie and actually my friend that drove me to Cleveland wants to mow far the procedure. Good Luck !

Dr. Medalie performed top surgery on me in November of 2021. The outcome of my surgery is the best I've seen, and I've done extensive research online and looked at hundreds of photos. I'm very pleased and would highly recommend him for ftm top surgery. Updated on 16 Feb 2022: It's been 11 weeks since top surgery. No dog ears, scars are flattening out and lightening up. Still very excited about my results! I would still highly recommend Dr. Medalie for top surgery. He's a perfectionist, so if you want perfect results I'd highly recommend him.

While I grew impatient I decided I wanted to get my boobs done. I had Dr. Medalie and he was fantastic!! His staff as well were completely comforting, nice, and awesome!! I've really wanted originally to be a full c or d or even dd cups. He suggested 425-450cc to achieve a c cup with my current 38a cup size. 5'10 180lbs. But since I was afraid it wouldn't be good for my work I decided to get 375cc. Which turned out to be perfect and they look amazing!!! Currently at a 38b for lace bras and 36c for push up. But now I wanna just max out my CCs. Don't be afraid to go with the Drs advice! He suggests now I could max out at 500cc-520cc. Wishing I could do more ten that but my chest might be too tight to go any bigger. Overall he's perfect and awesome and so is the staff Updated on 29 Dec 2021: Review500

I have been wanting a breast reduction and lift for a very long time and I have finally been able to make my dreams come true, I got my procedure June,16,2021 by Dr.Medalie in Beachwood,Ohio.I am so happy. Updated on 24 Jun 2021: I am able to cook a little for myself now and move around the house a little bit, I am starting to feel a lot less sore, little drainage in my sports bra which I was able to transition into on Saturday. Updated on 12 Jul 2023: I waited 2 years to post so I could show me fully healed, I have just a little scarring but everyone’s skin elasticity is different so no worries there for anyone I know how my skin was prior to procedure.Overall my confidence has been restored tremendously and real soon I’ll be going back to Medalie for my tummy tuck.

I had a very positive experience with Dr. Medalie for labiaplasty and clitoral hood reduction. I’ve been wanting to have this surgery done for a while now and finally went through with it the past October (four months ago). My first appointment was just a consult where the doctor examined the area and made his recommendations on what needed done. He was very personable and took the time to explain everything. He showed me photos of examples and was very thorough with his explanations. I booked my procedure and it went very smoothly. The nurse that was with me was wonderful. Held my hand during the injections, down to earth and made me relaxed/comfortable. I only needed the harder pain meds the night of the surgery but switched to OTC by the next day. I’ll admit that I was very swollen/uncomfortable/painful. But by the 7th day I really saw a turnaround. I tried to lay flat as much as possible during recovery. I had the surgery done Thursday and laid in bed as much as possible for the long weekend. I worked the following week about 4-5 hours a day. It was just hard to sit in the chair all day so I stood mostly. One thing I found that I didn’t have was the “itching” that patients complain about a few weeks after surgery. The one thing I can only think of was that I shaved down there before surgery and didn’t shave again at all during recovery. I feel like maybe shaving could cause the hair to be sharper when it’s growing out and might add to the itching/irritation. That’s just my speculation so I’m not positive! Overall, I recommend going through with the procedure if it’s been on your mind. Absolutely changed my confidence and overall self image. Wish I did it sooner. I don’t have a boyfriend so I haven’t tried sexual intercourse yet. Therefore, I can’t speak much on how it feels. Everything looks great after four months of recovery so I highly recommend Dr. Medalie for labiaplasty/clitoral hood reduction!