NY Podiatrist Comments on Transgender Trend
Dr. Suzanne Levine, an accomplished podiatrist on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, has seen a new trend with patients coming into her office. As someone who has been in the foot business for over 30 years, it’s hard to catch Dr. Levine off guard. But this trend is indicative of something bigger happening in America today. Levine explains, “Trans women are coming in, more often pre-op than post, asking about how they can feminize their feet.”
In light of Bruce Jenner’s recent touchstone interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC, and growing depictions of transgender figures on shows like Orange is the New Black and Transparent, a spotlight is finally being shone on individuals who do not subscribe to “traditional” gender and sexuality norms. At the end of the day, what matters most to Levine is her patient’s mental and physical health. We live in an exciting time where transgender issues are seeing necessary attention. If she can help build up someone’s confidence, that makes it all worth it.
Source: Edge Media Network [6/4/15]