hi everyone! im almost 7 months post op and i dont really like my results. the two sides are completely different. on the left, i have no skin, maybe im even too flat and it looks “concave”. on the right i can see and feel skin. around the nipple it feels empty inside and u can see it, but on the middle part and in the outer part i can feel and pick the skin. i hate touching it, i hate looking at it and its afflicting my mental health so much. i dont want people to see me, i dont feel comfortable going to the beach and be shirtless. i cant even wear tight tops bc the difference is too big and it shows and i hate it. idk what to think, it feels like it was a bad surgery and just did in a bad fast way. the surgeon said to wait and see how it goes and that there are “remedies” but it hasnt changed a single bit in the last 4 months and somehow it looks even worse. im so tired of feeling like this, i want to be happy and comfortable in my body. sorry for the long rant i know i should be grateful but i cant feel something im not

What do you think about !?

I am about two weeks post op. I woke up twice last night to a rapid heartbeat. I ended up calling my health insurance nurse line last night, and they said since I had no other symptoms I did not need care right then. I have continued to have periods of high heart rate while at rest (between 100-120) today. I let my surgeon's team know, but they also don't think that it is related to my surgery. (I sent in photos of my of my surgical sight)

I have decided to see my primary care doctor tomorrow because it is freaking me out. My resting heart rate is usually around 60.

Anyone have heart rate changes after surgery?

CW: breast positivity, I don't want anybody to feel dysphoric

Callout to my fellow Testosterone users:

Has anyone opted to only get a radical reduction rather than a full top surgery, and stayed on T afterwards? How has your volume been with the fat distribution; are they perky or did they still deflate?

I don't want to get rid of all my breasts. I'm FTX and still delight in presenting fem when I feel like it. I also like having them, just not as big or droopy as they are now. My preference would absolutely be having them small enough to pass as pecs under a binder if I want to present only masc. I also don't plan on staying at a binary men's level of T forever.

If someone would be willing to share your experience/pictures I would be super grateful, but even some advice would be amazing.

All body types experience is welcome and helpful! 🩷

Thank you!

Hello everyone. I am travelling to the US next month to meet with a surgeon for a possible top surgery revision. They're only a few hours away from me by car, across the border, so I plan to drive. This appointment is only to discuss options, not the surgery itself, and I'm paying for everything privately. I'll be returning to Canada the same day.

I am wondering if any Canadians can give me some advice about what to say at the border. I know most Canadians haven't had trouble crossing the border lately, but I also know that border agents tend to ask what you're doing in the States. Am I obligated to tell them I'm seeing a surgeon? I'm worried that will prompt more questions. I'd say something else, but I worry that could impact my return to the US in a few more months if I decide to go ahead with the revision and stay a few weeks over the border.

For context, all my personal identification documents were updated a long time ago. Name, gender marker, etc. I've been on T a long time and have few problems passing. I'll be going with one or two members of my family in my own car, maybe not bringing my laptop (just in case).

Thank you.

I had top surgery 4 weeks ago and was wondering how long people wait after top surgery before they start/continue pumping for bottom growth

I had top surgery a month ago now and had my post-op appointment today. I was told that the loose skin that is folding over my incision lines will probably take care of itself, otherwise, it can be taken off with revisions in a year. I’m just wondering if anyone else has had a similar situation and if anyone can give input as to when their skin “flattened” post-op?

Edit:
The surgery was a double incision! The surgeon cut the tops of the areolas and will go back to do the lower halves at the year revision. They had to put an extra incision below my chest on the right side because of an issue with the tissue. The skin is a bit swollen and “folding over” the main incision line though
They just took the tape off today so that’s why some things look very fresh or not fully cleaned over

I am 4.5 weeks post op, and went to the beach today with some friends for my first super public shirtless appearance after an extended keyhole procedure (I didn't actually swim, don't worry)! It felt great, but I have noticed there's a pretty distinct shadow between and under where my breasts used to be. I'm nervous about this and the lack of flatness, but also don't want to freak myself out unnecessarily if this is something that will just take time. Thoughts?

First pic is from beach today, second and third are taken at time of posting later the same night.

DI without nipple grafts with Samina Wahhab in Allentown, Pennsylvania! I was concerned about results since my stomach would end up sticking out more than my chest, but it looks more natural than I thought. Open for questions on the surgeon, experience, hospital, etc :)

Im hoping my nipples pinken up more

Hey guys! I had top surgery 9 months ago now and I’m thinking about a nipple revision. I had initially requested small nipples the size of dimes but as you can see they are quite larger. I’m not devastated by the results, I think everything’s healed well I just don’t like how big they are …. Wondering about a revision or just tattooing over them completely

DI + FNG w/ Dr. Reformat in Boston

Hi yall Im 2wks and a day post op and was wondering when to start scar care? My doctor instructed that at 2 weeks to take off the steri strips and to begin scar treatment but was wondering if its too early?

I have been observing (and asking some questions too lol) for a while and my ticket is coming up next week! It was on the 29, but they moved it due to an urgent appointment. Anyways, im just excited and sharing such with the community who gets it!

Hii I had double incison yesterday, and I got my drains removed this morning. I was wondering if someone had the same thing done to them?? since I been seeing that a lot of people gets their drains removed in a couple of days or even a week. Is it normal?

also my post op binder is really tight and the doctor said I could bathe tomorrow, should I be really careful or is it fine to be thorough?

Hello, all.

I’ve been an observer here for a long time, waiting for my turn to get my surgery. It’s finally happened.

I had my surgery with Dr. Yost in Rochester, NY. His team and he himself were all kind and I was listened to for any question I had.

He was very confident he’d be able to get me the results I want. I wasn’t a large chest size (right on the boarder between B and C cup) and he didn’t think it would be likely that I’d need a revision.

He physically came to see me and talk before and after surgery. He told me exactly what he planned to do whilst marking my chest and making sure it was accurate to what I wanted. And once I woke up, he came again, though I can’t remember much.

Waking up from anesthesia was interesting. I wasn’t on any pain medication yet. It was definitely really sore, but not at all excruciating.

I heard from Dr. Yost during our first meeting he doesn’t usually do drains, but I was surprised to look down and see them on me. I’ll ask his team about the reason behind why I got them during my first post-op appointment

I was also given oxycodone for pain, but honestly I haven’t really needed it. It’s definitely been great with sleeping because it’s easier to stay still, sleep deeper, and dampen the irritation (I move a lot in my sleep and I’m often an extremely light sleeper).

Honestly I’ve been surprised with how easy the pain has been to deal with. The bandages wrapped aren’t overly tight and are actually quite comfortable, I hardly even notice the drains unless I touch the area they go under. I get little stings here and there, especially in my nipples. I’m guessing it’s my nerves waking up and reconnecting.

Speaking of nerves, I was expecting a lot more numbness, but I can feel everything under the bandages very well even with a light touch. I can even feel it in my nipples when I run my hand over where they are. When I get goosebumps or chills I can feel them harden the same as before surgery.

Honestly some of the most difficult things is getting up without my arms, and how it feels standing. I end up hunching a lot because it just feels so weird standing straight. It also itches a little here and there. I haven’t been able to really poop yet, so I’ve been taking miralax. Hopefully will get a full bowel movement soon.

So that’s my first week!

YALLL my upper chest in my pec area is so sore and tender 1 week post op

anyone have similar experience? i’m sure it’s normal im just like damn😭 why so tender

I have a tiny 'open'(??) spot under my nipple where the surgical scar is.

It looks like blood but it isn't bleeding, and when I touch it there is no blood . I got no idea what caused it or if I should be worried..

I do scar massages (5 minutes each with salve and also 10 minutes with bio oil) everyday. So maybe it's because of the massage..? I use a tool , I think I'm relatively gentle but idk maybe I need to be gentler..

Regardless. Should this be a cause of concern? Do I try to reach out to my doctor?

(extra info- I'm about 2 months post OP. Double incision with nipple grafts)

Hi there - I had top surgery in January of last year, so I'm about a year and a half post op. I unfortunately tend to scar badly, and all my surgical scars have ended up hypertrophic (I've had several major surgeries in my life).

I am stealth and want to be able to go shirtless one day. My solution was tattooing over the scars, but because they're so thick and raised my tattoo artist isn't sure if he'll be able to tattoo over them.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with medical/dermatology treatment for hypertrophic scars and can share with me - steroid shots, laser therapy, or freezing the scars is some options I've seen, and I want to at least flatten them and have them be less red. Is it effective?

I am officially 1 week and 3 days post op. It seems Iike the hardest part is done (tracking the output of my drains had me feeling like a science project…) and I’m Super happy with my results!

I just got top surgery 2 days ago and my mum just got be these oh my god they are amazing and have made me feel just that little bit nicer 🥹 if anyone has any suggestions on how to wash my hair please lmk

I’m curious what other doctors have done for after surgery care for you folks. I’m not allowed to ice or had any good pain meds and honestly, I feel horrible! I’m extremely sore!

Im considering doing a fundraiser, in order to get money for top surgery. My chest dysphoria is killing me, im wearing transtape/ a binder 24/7, either my skin is scarred or my ribs hurt from it, not even mentioning the mental state having tits puts me in sometimes. However, id feel like a douchebag for raising money for something that is not "necessary" in order to live, while there are people out there being in a much shittier place than i am for different reasons. And also i dont even know how these things work, if it would worth the energy, ...

Any advice? Thanks

Hi! I am getting top surgery in a few months and I am planning on being out of work for a month but unsure of when I’ll be able to go back.

I have a physical job (aquatic spray tech) I’m carrying 50lbs bags of product to my truck in the mornings as well as 20lbs jugs that I lift to shoulder height. Worst part, I’m pushing a boat off of a trailer 6-10 times a day. (Luckily I have an electric winch). Anyways. Does anyone have experience going back to a physical job after DI? I am fully stealth at work and no one is going to know exactly what the surgery was.