hi everyone! I'm almost 3 months post-op, and really happy with my results! My question is why is my scar a lot paler in the middle than at the edges? can i expect the rest to fade soon too? I'm using a silicone-based scar cream

Anyone experienced really dry nipples after smoking bud? I had my first joint post surgery last Wednesday, been smoking here n there throughout the week since. My nips are getting real dry n flakey, tends to be more noticeable when I get out the shower in the mornings (usually smoke in the evening) does anyone know of the 2 are related or is it just normal to get dry nips during healing?

I don’t know if this is triggering or anything if so I deeply apologize but im on day 2 post op and I’m worried that my time of the month is approaching. How did any of you handle that? Especially with the tightness in the chest I’ve been keeping my arms very close to myself and it’s already hard to wipe when I go to the bathroom 🫠 we didn’t get to install the bidet before the surgery and now it looks like it’s just not gonna get done.

other than what looks like a (small) dog ear on the scar on the right side, I'm really happy with my results so far

Hi all! My name is Nikolai. I'm getting my surgery on Jan 7 w/ Dr. Won near Seattle and im having some big pre surgery anxiety. I have general anxiety disorder that gets really really bad specifically when im anticipating something. I honestly wish my surgery was now because the waiting and overthinking is always the hardest part for me. I have been absolutely stoked since I first booked my surgery, but as it gets close the nerves just start to ball up.

I've never had an operation like this, only ever gotten my wisdom teeth out like 2 years ago and in the week leading up to that i was a total mess of anxiety! I'm pretty nervous about how painful recovery will be even though I was given oxy, and I'm worried about post op depression/anxiety since I feel I'd be susceptible. Does anyone have any reassuring words so I can feel a little more confident going into this?

I was also wondering, if there is anyone who is getting surgery right around the same time, that would like to make a group chat on discord or something so we can hype eachother up and share our experiences and how recovery is going? I feel like this would help me lessen my anxiety if I knew I wasn't alone. Thank you all!!

if you want to add me on discord my username is Nikolaii, shoot me a dm first tho cuz I get scam dms from randos all the time.

So I scheduled my surgery! I'm really excited. However, I've been so focused on my own schedule, I completely forgot my brother is graduating a week after. Is it a good idea to attend a graduation only a week after surgery or should I call to reschedule until after the graduation? I don't want to miss it if I can go. I wouldn't do any of the driving, but even so, would I be healed enough to go out? Or is that a bad idea?

The other main issue is I'll be getting surgery close to where I live for school which is a 4-5 hour drive from my hometown where my brother is graduating. I'm not sure if it's also a bad idea to be so far from the surgeon so early into recovery.

Thoughts? I'm assuming I'll have to reschedule but figured I'd ask here to see other perspectives first since I have to wait until Monday when the clinic is open to call anyway.

Ive got it. Im not doin great. How long should i expect it to go for until my body like, recalibrates

Still the best christmas present I could ever get!

Hi, my scar tape is not sticking to my skin very well and by the end of the day after moving around and stuff it gets all crumpled and I can’t reuse it. Do any of you have recommendations for stickier/extra sticky scar tape? I feel like I’m wasting a lot of tape rn cuz mine sucks. Thank you.

I had DI done yesterday and am still in the hospital. I can get up when I move the upper part of my bed all the way up so that it's vertical because then it's just a little push. But how am I supposed to get up at home when I'm not allowed to use my arms or chest muscles?

Not sure if I should bring it up to the nurse just yet but for a few days now sometimes when falling asleep I feel a slight bit delirious almost if Im entering a complete numb state and breathing feels strange in which I then mini panic and wake up — anyone else have this feeling? Its a little scary because the feeling is a bit euphoric so I am jolted awake in fear. It doesn’t always happen just sometimes

I'm having top surgery in February and I'm nervous about being able to afford recovery. I have money saved for the surgery itself, but not for any prescriptions, or other recovery supplies, plus I'll be unable to work for quite a while (I work a job that is pure manual labor).

This might be a stupid post with no good solutions but if any of y'all got top surgery in a similar situation, how did you get through it?

I just had double insicion surgery with nipple grafts in late November. It was very simple getting into his office in terms of booking. He does require a therapists note to send to insurance for pre-approval BEFORE the consultation appointment but after that it was a very quick process. (Therapist must be WPATH approved) They actually had surgery dates available for a just a few weeks after my consult, but I was not mentally prepared for that so I put it off a few months.

When I finally got to the actual surgery date, staff was super nice and respectful, but I had to confirm my legal name and DOB a lot before surgery. They were pretty good with pronouns, but it depended on the person. Dr. Beidas' himself was great! Very professional and respectful of name and pronouns. According to him he's never lost a nipple graft! So that was reassuring, lol.

I ended up having no pain after surgery and was pretty much normal again after a few days (PERSONALLY. I know healing varies a lot from person to person). Follow-ups have been quick and easy. I have yet to be officially billed from the hospital, though I was estimated about $3,000 after insurance.

Overall, if you are in FL and need a surgeon who takes insurance, I would highly recommend Dr Beidas' office. I'm too nervous to post pics given the state of things, but my results are great and I am very happy! I used to come to this subreddit to look at reviews of surgeons, so if you are doing that too, hello and I wish you well!

Oh my god I'm so happy!! I got surgery yesterday evening and I'm beyond thrilled. Can't wait for everything that awaits me once I've recovered. I feel so blessed to be able to experience this relief at a young age (16)! Does anybody have any tips on how to stay extra comfy and entertained during recovery? I'm already starting to get kinda bored😭😭

Hi,

had a shower at a friends and they have an “infrared panel” in the shower, only looked it up afterward and turns out it has UV because it’s “healthy” 😀 why would it have UV? How is that healthy

I stood right next to it with my fresh incision/scars for like 10 minutes.

It says “Sunshower® emits 80% UVB light and 20% UVA light” “A 10-minute session for the Sunshower is comparable to 10 minutes in the Dutch summer sun.”

So realistically what damage could I have caused? Is it just the scar colouration or also the scar integrity and healing process? Inflammation?

I know I can’t really do much about it anymore but just want to know what the result of this is so I can stop thinking about it… (10 minutes doesn’t seem too long but the scars are so fresh, they’re barely scars yet even, which worries me)

Sorry for posting this much, I’ve turned into a hypochondriac from this surgery

I've been looking for months, and I can't find anyone, or they're all too far away from me. Should I ask every surgeon in my city one by one if they do it? I've already started doing that, and once again, no luck.

Hi yall! I tried to find this answer in our subreddit/google but it’s inconclusive. I am 5 weeks post-op and today is the winter solstice, it is my cultures tradition todo a temazcalli (sauna essentially) and I am debating on whether or not i’ll be able to go in today. I would ask my surgeon but she is already on holiday vacation so I cannot! I know most people say as long as your incisions are closed which i believe they are HOWEVER i have been wet healing my nipples this entire time and they still have crust (?) in the center of them. I want to connect spiritually today and/but don’t want to delay my healing. Anyone know if I should be okay nipple wise? should I wear neosporin on my nipples while inside the sauna? is limited exposure okay? if anyone knows anything i would appreciate the advice! thank you!! tlazocamati!!

Minus the allergic rash from the adhesive (didn’t know I was allergic beforehand 😕) I think it’s going well!

How soon am I allowed to start using silicone scar sheets?!