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2024.05.12 01:55 Herban_Myth Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs another 20 bills into law. Here’s what to expect (Credit: Anthony Talcott)
 | Published by Anthony TalcottFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed another 20 bills into law that cover a variety of issues, including insurance, medical payments and sexual assault evidence.The new laws signed on Friday include: HB 215 — Risk Retention GroupsHouse Bill 215 lets motor vehicle coverage issued by a risk retention group (RRG) satisfy financial requirements under the state’s motor vehicle law.RRGs are a type of liability insurance company owned by its members. They usually let businesses with similar insurance needs pool their risks under state and federal laws. The law goes into effect on July 1. HB 287 — TransportationHouse Bill 287 addresses several issues related to transportation in the state, primarily as it relates to FDOT and the DHSMV.For example, the law limits the amount of fuel tax revenues and motor vehicle license-related fees that can be spent on public transit projects. Other changes include the following: Requires the DHSMV to annually review major traffic law changes each year so that driving course content can be modified accordingly Motor vehicles used for the performance of work on an FDOT road/bridge project must be registered in compliance with state standards Amends provisions related to funding a fire station along the Alligator Alley toll road Amends provisions that a property owner’s right of first refusal for property that FDOT acquired but later determined is no longer needed for a transportation facility The law goes into effect on July 1. HB 437 — Anchoring Limitation AreasHouse Bill 437 expands on parts of Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County, which are designated as anchoring limitation areas.“Anchoring” refers to when boaters seek and use a safe harbor on a public waterway for an indefinite period using an anchor. Previously, Florida law designated certain areas that are densely populated with narrow waterways as “anchoring limitation areas.” When in these areas, people are prohibited from anchoring between a half-hour after sunset and a half-hour before sunrise. This law designates sections of Biscayne Bay between Palm Island and State Road A1A; and between San Marino Island and Di Lido Island as anchoring limitation areas. The law goes into effect on July 1. HB 935 — Home Health Care ServicesHouse Bill 935 allows Medicaid to pay for home health services.According to Legislative analysts, this will be allowed if ordered by advanced practice registered nurses or physician assistants. The law goes into effect on July 1. HB 1065 — Substance Abuse TreatmentHouse Bill 1065 amends requirements for substance abuse treatment policies.For starters, the law prohibits a “recovery residence” — used in the treatment of substance abuse — from denying access solely on the basis that a person has been prescribed federally approved medication for the treatment of a substance abuse disorder. In addition, the law increases the number of residents whom a recovery residence administrator may actively manage at a given time from 100 to 150. The law also increases the timeframe for a certified recovery residence to find a new administrator if one is removed from 30 days to 90 days. The law goes into effect on July 1. HB 1083 — Permanency for ChildrenHouse Bill 1083 seeks to create a more efficient, less costly adoption process.According to analysts, the law streamlines the adoption process for orphaned children so long as they already know the prospective guardian. In addition, this law expands the criteria for Post-Secondary Education and Support (PESS), Aftercare, and Extended Guardianship and Adoption Assistance Programs, which aim to make it easier for those ages 18 - 23 to receive benefits as they transition out of foster care. The law also expands eligibility for adoption incentives and increases the award amounts. The law goes into effect on July 1. HB 1335 — Department of Business and Professional RegulationHouse Bill 1335 makes various changes regarding the DBPR and its policies.Applicants and licensees will be required to create and maintain an online account to communicate with the DBPR if they’re part of the tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, CPA, or elevator industries. Furthermore, the law removes certain requirements and provisions for practices like barbers, cosmetologists, pilots, specialty electrical contractors and asbestos abatement professionals. The law goes into effect on July 1. HB 1503 — Citizens Property InsuranceHouse Bill 1503 makes certain changes to Citizens Property Insurance, including:Surplus Lines: Surplus line insurers meeting state standards may take out policies from Citizens issued on homes that aren’t primary residences or homesteaded properties. Flood Coverage: Citizens policyholders who must purchase flood insurance for coverage eligibility are required to buy only dwelling coverage for a flood loss — rather than dwelling and contents coverage. This rule took effect upon the bill’s signing. Combining Accounts: The law eliminates unnecessary statutory language now that Citizens has combined the Personal Lines Account, Commercial Lines Account and Coastal Account. Operations and Management: Citizens’ executive director may appoint a designee to act as the agency head, and Citizens can share information with the NICB to help fight insurance fraud. This law goes into effect on July 1. HB 1561 — Office Liposuction SurgeriesHouse Bill 1561 involves more restrictions on physicians offering liposuction services out of their offices.Currently, physicians are required to register their offices with the Department of Health if they’re performing liposuction procedures under certain conditions. Under this law, they will have to register regardless of whether the fat is temporarily or permanently removed. Furthermore, fines are increased to $5,000 each time a physician performs such a procedure in an office that isn’t registered with the DOH. Previously, the fine was set at $5,000 per day, so the change will allow the DOH to go after physicians who violate the law several times within the same day. The law went into effect upon being signed. HB 1557 — Department of Environmental ProtectionHouse Bill 1557 makes several changes involving the DEP, including:Requires each water management district (WMD) to develop rules by the end of 2025 to promote the reuse of reclaimed water Expands the types of projects undertaken by local governments that can be awarded funding by the Resilient Florida Grant Program. Requires the DEP to work on maintaining data on rising sea levels and statewide flood vulnerability The law goes into effect on July 1. HB 1611 — Insurance ChangesHouse Bill 1611 makes several changes to the state’s insurance rules, including:Data Reporting: Property insurers must report information to the OIR on a monthly basis rather than a quarterly one. Data must be reported based on ZIP code instead of county. Public Housing Authority: The maximum per-loss occurrence amount that a PHA self-insurance fund may retain is changed from $350,000 to an amount that the fund can withstand, so long as it meets sustainability criteria. Cancellation Prohibition: Surplus lines insurers’ ability to cancel or non-renew personal and commercial lines residential insurance polices because of unrepaired damage after a hurricane or wind-loss following a declared emergency is restricted. Hurricane Modeling: Insurers using the average of at least two models in their rate filing must use the same average model throughout the state. If using a weighted average instead, insurers must justify their decision with the OIR. Citizens Property Insurance: This law eliminates a provision that lets Citizens charge up to 50% above the established rate for policyholders whose coverage was provided by an insurer who was determined to be “unsound.” Roof Inspections: Roofing contractors are added to the list of authorized inspectors whom an insurer can approve to inspect a roof. This law goes into effect on July 1. HB 7089 — Transparency in Health and Human ServicesHouse Bill 7089 sets standards for medical billing to increase price transparency.First, the law requires hospitals to publish the costs of 300 or more “shoppable services” or provide an online resource that meets federal guidelines. In addition, hospitals will be required to set up an internal process for patient billing disputes. “Hospitals and (Ambulatory Surgical Centers) must disclose when an insured patient’s cost-sharing amount exceeds a non-insured person’s cash price or pay a maximum fine of $500 per incident,” the Legislative analysis reads. “The bill requires hospitals and ASCs to provide each patient with an estimate and requires health plans to provide an advanced explanation of benefits on certain timelines.” Alongside these rules, the law prohibits hospitals from filing an “extraordinary collection action” for medical debt, and a three-year statute of limitation period for medical debt collection will be implemented on the day that the hospital refers the debt to a third party. The law also exempts up to $10,000 of a debtor’s property from garnishment or other legal actions by a hospital to recover medical debt. The law goes into effect on July 1. SB 168 — Congenital Cytomegalovirus ScreeningsSenate Bill 168 amends state statutes regarding newborn health screening requirements.Under this law, all newborns born under 35 weeks and requiring cardiac care in a hospital with neonatal intensive care services must be tested for Cytomegalovirus (CMV). CMB is a common virus, though a healthy immune system typically keeps it from making people sick. However, some babies with a congenital CMV infection can have health problems that are apparent at birth and which can result in death. The law also requires that CMV screening and medically necessary follow-up reevaluations that lead to a diagnosis are covered for Medicaid patients. In addition, children diagnosed with CMV must be referred to a primary care physician and the Children’s Medical Services Early Intervention Program for management of the condition. The law goes into effect on July 1. SB 186 — Neurodegenerative DiseasesSenate Bill 186 requires the state’s Surgeon General to establish a policy committee for progressive supranuclear palsy and other neurodegenerative diseases.The committee is aimed at identifying the impact of these diseases on Floridians while providing recommendations to improve awareness, detection and outcomes. Members of the committee must be appointed by Sept. 1, and the initial meeting must be held by Oct. 1. The law goes into effect on July 1. SB 364 — Public Service Commission RulesSenate Bill 364 amends state statutes regarding rulemaking by the Public Service Commission.Under this law, rules about the Florida Public Service Regulatory Trust Fund and assessment fees charged to Florida utilities can be adopted by the PSC without being subject to potential ratification under state law. The law went into effect upon being signed. SB 366 — Gas Safety Law of 1967Senate Bill 366 revises the maximum civil penalties for violating Florida’s Gas Safety Law of 1967.Under SB 366, maximum penalties are increased from $25,000 to $266,015 for each violation for each day that a violation persists. This can reach over $2.6 million in total for any related series of violations. The law goes into effect on July 1. SB 532 — SecuritiesSenate Bill 532 amends the Securities and Investor Protection Act.Many of the changes are aimed at improving investor protection through the Securities Guaranty Fund and providing more opportunities for investment within the state. According to Legislative analysts, the changes were recommended by a Florida task force that was aimed at increasing the ability of small businesses in the state to raise capital. There were also several small changes regarding business financing provisions that were made to be consistent with recent federal rules. The law goes into effect on Oct. 1. SB 764 — Retention of Sexual Offense EvidenceSenate Bill 764 amends state statutes to specify the standards for storing sexual assault evidence kits (SAKs).SAKs must be retained for a minimum of 50 years if they are collected from alleged victims who: do not report the sexual offense to law enforcement during the forensic physical exam do not ask to have the evidence tested In addition, the medical facility or certified rape crisis center that collected the SAK must transfer the kit to the FDLE within 30 days of collection. The FDLE must then store the evidence anonymously with a documented chain of custody. The law goes into effect on July 1. SB 998 — Liquefied Petroleum GasSenate Bill 998 makes several changes regarding liquefied petroleum (LP) gas.Many of these changes are regulatory and aimed at ensuring proper handling and storage of LP. The law goes into effect on July 1. SB 1380 — Disability Transportation ServicesSenate Bill 1380 involves special transportation services geared for those with disabilities.The law revises the duties of FDOT regarding requirements in its grants and agreements with firms that provide paratransit services. For example, the law requires that such providers: offer both pre-booking and on-demand service to paratransit service users establish reasonable time periods between a trip request and arrival, best practices for limiting travel times, and transparency about service quality offer specific technology-based ride booking and vehicle tracking services in accessible formats provide training to each paratransit driver for the professional development of staff providing direct services The law goes into effect on July 1. |
2024.05.09 23:37 rickyrod1989 My Gynecomastia Surgery Experience: 34M - 10 Days Post-Op
Hey everyone,
I’m a 34-year-old male, soon to be 35 (tomorrow!), and I just gave myself an early birthday present: gynecomastia surgery. I’m now 10 days post-op and feeling pretty good, so I wanted to share my experience in case anyone else is considering it.
Surgery Details: - Date: April 30th - Type: Type 3 gynecomastia with mass excision and liposuction in the chest area - Fat Removed: Approximately 150cc from each breast - Hospital Time: Checked in at 9 AM, surgery at 11 AM, home by 4 PM
Medications Prescribed: - Tramadol (for pain) - NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) - Anti-nausea medication - Antibiotic
Post-Op Experience: The first two days were the toughest—I took a tramadol each night, which helped. By day 3, I was able to switch to just NSAIDs and by day 5, I was off pain meds entirely, just finishing up my antibiotics.
Drains and Lipo Foam: Adjusting to the drains was a bit challenging at first, and the lipo foam under the compression vest was pretty uncomfortable. But, I got the drains removed yesterday, which was a huge relief. I no longer need the lipo foam, so now it’s just the compression binder for the next 3-6 weeks.
Tips for Anyone Considering Surgery:
Feel free to ask me any questions. Or if you have any advice I would appreciate it I’m still early in the recovery process and learning new things every day!
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I’m a 34-year-old male, soon to be 35 (tomorrow!), and I just gave myself an early birthday present: gynecomastia surgery. I’m now 10 days post-op and feeling pretty good, so I wanted to share my experience in case anyone else is considering it.
Surgery Details: - Date: April 30th - Type: Type 3 gynecomastia with mass excision and liposuction in the chest area - Fat Removed: Approximately 150cc from each breast - Hospital Time: Checked in at 9 AM, surgery at 11 AM, home by 4 PM
Medications Prescribed: - Tramadol (for pain) - NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) - Anti-nausea medication - Antibiotic
Post-Op Experience: The first two days were the toughest—I took a tramadol each night, which helped. By day 3, I was able to switch to just NSAIDs and by day 5, I was off pain meds entirely, just finishing up my antibiotics.
Drains and Lipo Foam: Adjusting to the drains was a bit challenging at first, and the lipo foam under the compression vest was pretty uncomfortable. But, I got the drains removed yesterday, which was a huge relief. I no longer need the lipo foam, so now it’s just the compression binder for the next 3-6 weeks.
Tips for Anyone Considering Surgery:
- Avoid the Gym: No gym for a minimum of 4 weeks. My doctor emphasized avoiding any strain on the chest or elevating blood pressure.
- Sleep Elevated: This helps reduce seroma (the fluid that drains remove).
- Prep Ahead:
- Elevation Triangle Pillow: I got a $30 pillow on Amazon that was super helpful.
- Electrolyte Drinks: Start hydrating a few weeks before surgery.
- Meal Prep: Either buy a week’s worth of meal prep or make meals in advance.
- Extra Compression Binder: Buy an extra binder so you can swap them out while one is washing.
- Loose Clothing: Have plenty of loose-fitting clothing ready.
Feel free to ask me any questions. Or if you have any advice I would appreciate it I’m still early in the recovery process and learning new things every day!
2024.05.09 08:01 rileykedi Deciding between lipo procedures and doctors (advice welcome)
Hello! I live in Ankara so I am looking at plastic surgeons here. I have found two doctors I like and did consultations with both. I’m trying to decide between and when I should (if I should?) get lipo. Here are my points and I’m really hopeful someone can share their experience and advice on how to choose. I should say that I have looked at almost every lipo post on the sub and on RealSelf.com all the time lol
I’m late 30’s about 170, twenty pounds over where I would like to be but I had a kid 1.5 years ago. I’m generally athletic but I have hip problems (thanks kid lol) so I haven’t been able to do a lot of cardio.
Both doctors said they don’t recommend tummy tuck which is great, they both said I need to do ab work and get my core back in shape 😭 (I need help with that too lol)
One doctor quoted me 5k for belly flanks arms and he does body tite where they use the radio frequency to melt fat and make for faster recovery time etc
The other doctor quoted me 3600 for the same areas plus hips (I forgot to mention them to the other doctor, they may or may not be include in his price) this doctor uses power assisted liposuction
I liked both doctors ok, the first had a lot more patient photos to show me, and the second didn’t show me a lot (he had some on his phone but didn’t show me his computer where he said he has more, he said every patient is different so he prefers not to show a bunch of other people, the ones he did show were fine) Im not sure if I preferred either of them personality wise. They both operate at the same hospital. First doctor only does them in the afternoon and requires overnight stay, the second does them in the morning and I don’t think I would stay overnight. The hospital is very close to my house.
I liked that the second doctor said my goal should be to improve my abs, but that lipo could kickstart or boost my confidence and drive to do that, which seems really on brand for me, because when I see progress in the gym I get motivated, but what if I just wait on the lipo and keep trying to lose weight myself? When will I know if “now” is the right time or not? Both doctors have availability at the end of the month or in early fall (only times I am available) and I’m not sure if I’m just getting cold feet or if I should really wait and see how much more I can lose on my own?
TIA as you can see I’m very torn about what to do 😅
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I’m late 30’s about 170, twenty pounds over where I would like to be but I had a kid 1.5 years ago. I’m generally athletic but I have hip problems (thanks kid lol) so I haven’t been able to do a lot of cardio.
Both doctors said they don’t recommend tummy tuck which is great, they both said I need to do ab work and get my core back in shape 😭 (I need help with that too lol)
One doctor quoted me 5k for belly flanks arms and he does body tite where they use the radio frequency to melt fat and make for faster recovery time etc
The other doctor quoted me 3600 for the same areas plus hips (I forgot to mention them to the other doctor, they may or may not be include in his price) this doctor uses power assisted liposuction
I liked both doctors ok, the first had a lot more patient photos to show me, and the second didn’t show me a lot (he had some on his phone but didn’t show me his computer where he said he has more, he said every patient is different so he prefers not to show a bunch of other people, the ones he did show were fine) Im not sure if I preferred either of them personality wise. They both operate at the same hospital. First doctor only does them in the afternoon and requires overnight stay, the second does them in the morning and I don’t think I would stay overnight. The hospital is very close to my house.
I liked that the second doctor said my goal should be to improve my abs, but that lipo could kickstart or boost my confidence and drive to do that, which seems really on brand for me, because when I see progress in the gym I get motivated, but what if I just wait on the lipo and keep trying to lose weight myself? When will I know if “now” is the right time or not? Both doctors have availability at the end of the month or in early fall (only times I am available) and I’m not sure if I’m just getting cold feet or if I should really wait and see how much more I can lose on my own?
TIA as you can see I’m very torn about what to do 😅
2024.05.09 06:58 Everleigh_Hart Jawline Goals: Enhance Your Facial Contours with Liposuction
I stumbled upon an eye-opening article that has me buzzing with excitement about the wonders of facial liposuction. Dealing with pesky pockets of fat around my jawline and cheeks, this discovery feels like a game-changer. The article dives into how facial liposuction can redefine facial contours, sculpting a sharper jawline and tackling stubborn fat that just won't budge with diet and exercise alone. Learning about its natural results and quick recovery has me itching to explore this transformative option further, potentially unlocking a new level of confidence in my appearance.
Furthermore, the article discusses how facial liposuction can address common concerns like double chins and chubby cheeks, offering a pathway to a more youthful look. With compelling before-and-after pictures, it vividly demonstrates the procedure's potential for dramatic improvements. What excites me the most is the idea of saying goodbye to longstanding insecurities and embracing a refreshed look that mirrors my inner confidence. This revelation has sparked my curiosity, and I'm eager to dive deeper into the world of facial liposuction.
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Furthermore, the article discusses how facial liposuction can address common concerns like double chins and chubby cheeks, offering a pathway to a more youthful look. With compelling before-and-after pictures, it vividly demonstrates the procedure's potential for dramatic improvements. What excites me the most is the idea of saying goodbye to longstanding insecurities and embracing a refreshed look that mirrors my inner confidence. This revelation has sparked my curiosity, and I'm eager to dive deeper into the world of facial liposuction.
2024.05.09 03:47 Express_Extension719 Back Lipo
Hello! I have a consultation in two weeks for liposuction on my back. I was wondering if those who had it done could share some before/after pictures and your expierence through surgery and recovery. Thanks!!
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2024.05.08 05:35 ZoogieBear I asked a while ago on the topsurgery sub but I wanted to ask a wider audience about this. Has anyone gotten abdomen liposuction with top surgery and how was your recovery?
I am getting lipo on my hips and stomach with top surgery. I originally just wanted the hips because my hips are quite large even with T and I hate them, but me and my surgeon agreed it would look better after if I also got my stomach done. She was worried with my body shape if she just did the hips it would look disproportional and I agree. Anyway, I am really excited for this and to get a more masculine body but I am really scared of how my recovery will be. I can't really find many accounts of people getting both of these at the same time. My surgeon hasn't done it together either, but has done them separately so I trust her to do both. I am mostly worried about sitting up on my own after. Has anyone else gotten this done and can you give me some info on what your recovery was like? How was it different from the typical top surgery recovery descriptions? I am planing on it being very painful so I don't freak out if it is but how bad was it? Is the lipo or the top surgery part more painful or are they similar?
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2024.05.06 04:26 Everleigh_Hart Facial Liposuction: A Modern Approach to Facial Rejuvenation
Hey everyone, stumbled upon this amazing article about facial liposuction and just had to share! It's a deep dive into how this procedure can totally transform your look by reshaping your facial contours and boosting your overall appearance. The article covers everything from what the procedure involves to the recovery process and the potential results you can expect. What really caught my attention is how it highlights the latest minimally invasive techniques, which means quicker recovery and less discomfort. It's mind-blowing to see how far cosmetic procedures have come and how they can really help people feel more confident in their own skin. If you've ever been curious about facial liposuction, this article is a must-read—it might just change your perspective!
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2024.05.05 05:03 theuncouthyouth Was anyone else's post-op experience as easy as mine or is this a fluke
I'm 4DPO and I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop; recovery has been a breeze! 🙏🏻
I woke up from surgery stiff and tired sure, but the worst part was honestly not having ear plugs and a sleep mask in the recovery room from all the noise and bright lights (I cried because I was overstimulated and forgot my usual comforts at home). I was on T3 + Advil for 24h and then no pain management, but to be fair, I have no drains. I've been walking a few km everyday, I had a poo 3DPO, and the only discomfort that's left is some swelling under my arms from liposuction. I don't use ice and am using a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal formula from a dear friend to manage post-op swelling. My energy is quickly ramping up, my diet is back to normal, and if it weren't for not being quite able to ditch the button ups yet, it's like it never happened (except now my bitties are itty!).
I have honestly had DOM's worse than this surgery, and I have an extremely low pain threshold.
I hope someone else has had as positive of an experience of this, because I'm thanking my lucky stars every moment for such a quick healing journey!
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I woke up from surgery stiff and tired sure, but the worst part was honestly not having ear plugs and a sleep mask in the recovery room from all the noise and bright lights (I cried because I was overstimulated and forgot my usual comforts at home). I was on T3 + Advil for 24h and then no pain management, but to be fair, I have no drains. I've been walking a few km everyday, I had a poo 3DPO, and the only discomfort that's left is some swelling under my arms from liposuction. I don't use ice and am using a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal formula from a dear friend to manage post-op swelling. My energy is quickly ramping up, my diet is back to normal, and if it weren't for not being quite able to ditch the button ups yet, it's like it never happened (except now my bitties are itty!).
I have honestly had DOM's worse than this surgery, and I have an extremely low pain threshold.
I hope someone else has had as positive of an experience of this, because I'm thanking my lucky stars every moment for such a quick healing journey!
2024.05.04 01:51 ifitflies_itspies Neck / Chin Liposuction Recovery Journey
I just had my neck / chin liposuction surgery today! I'm going to use this this thread to document my recovery journey. I'm going to update day by day for the first little bit, then probably week by week!
Day 1: Surgery! Everything went really well. I had never been under anesthesia before so I was kind of scared but it was totally fine. Literally just felt like falling asleep. I don't remember anything after that until I woke up. Waking up was a little different - I didn't like the way I felt when I woke up. Very disorienting, numb and tingling, nauseous, dizzy...etc. but if got better within the hour of waking up. I just tried to focus on my breathing and not panic about how I couldn't wake up normally. Went home, felt super nauseated and dizzy, so I took a nap. Tried to eat half a granola bar but felt like I wad gonna puke lol so I laid back down. I feel fine when laying down, it's getting up and walking around that makes me dizzy and nauseous. My throat is a little sore as well from the breathing tube, but not so bad. Doctor called in the evening to check on me, said everything went great and all my side effects are completely normal and should go away soon. Right now I'm not in any pain whatsoever because the IV drugs are still in my system. He said they took out 120 cc's of fat - 3 tubes of toothpaste worth! I have to wear my compression wrap 24/7 for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and then I can take it off on Monday and wear it on nights only. Hopefully everything keeps going well!
Day 2 still wearing the compression and bandages 24/7. Definitely felt very stiff today and can see the start of the bruises. Neck feels very tender when moving, swallowing, or chewing. Felt a lot less dizzy and nauseous today though which was good. Taking an easy rest day.
Day 3 last full day of compression and bandages. I took some muscle relaxers to help me sleep last night since the pain was a little higher. The bruises on my neck are just very tender and make it hard to be comfortable. Eating is very uncomfortable right now as it hurts to open my mouth wide, chew, or swallow. Icing the neck seems to help a little.
Day 4 taking off the bandages and compression wrap for the first time was a little painful - used some rubbing alcohol to get most of the sticky residue off, but there is still some on there. I can't believe how different my chin looks! There is still some swelling but it makes me excited to see what it will look like in the weeks to come. Neck is still bruised and tender but the pain has gone down a bit. Being on antibiotics sucks - my stomach is all messed up, but better than having an infection!
Day 5 pain is getting better each day. Neck is still really tight and stiff. The skin feels really tight when I turn my head around or up and down. The chin area also still feels somewhat numb. Looked a little more swollen today under the chin. Bruises have started to fade but are still very noticeable on the sides of my neck. Yesterday and today I've been having pretty bad acid reflux. Not sure if that's from the antibiotics or from the surgery. Hopefully it's temporary.
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Day 1: Surgery! Everything went really well. I had never been under anesthesia before so I was kind of scared but it was totally fine. Literally just felt like falling asleep. I don't remember anything after that until I woke up. Waking up was a little different - I didn't like the way I felt when I woke up. Very disorienting, numb and tingling, nauseous, dizzy...etc. but if got better within the hour of waking up. I just tried to focus on my breathing and not panic about how I couldn't wake up normally. Went home, felt super nauseated and dizzy, so I took a nap. Tried to eat half a granola bar but felt like I wad gonna puke lol so I laid back down. I feel fine when laying down, it's getting up and walking around that makes me dizzy and nauseous. My throat is a little sore as well from the breathing tube, but not so bad. Doctor called in the evening to check on me, said everything went great and all my side effects are completely normal and should go away soon. Right now I'm not in any pain whatsoever because the IV drugs are still in my system. He said they took out 120 cc's of fat - 3 tubes of toothpaste worth! I have to wear my compression wrap 24/7 for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and then I can take it off on Monday and wear it on nights only. Hopefully everything keeps going well!
Day 2 still wearing the compression and bandages 24/7. Definitely felt very stiff today and can see the start of the bruises. Neck feels very tender when moving, swallowing, or chewing. Felt a lot less dizzy and nauseous today though which was good. Taking an easy rest day.
Day 3 last full day of compression and bandages. I took some muscle relaxers to help me sleep last night since the pain was a little higher. The bruises on my neck are just very tender and make it hard to be comfortable. Eating is very uncomfortable right now as it hurts to open my mouth wide, chew, or swallow. Icing the neck seems to help a little.
Day 4 taking off the bandages and compression wrap for the first time was a little painful - used some rubbing alcohol to get most of the sticky residue off, but there is still some on there. I can't believe how different my chin looks! There is still some swelling but it makes me excited to see what it will look like in the weeks to come. Neck is still bruised and tender but the pain has gone down a bit. Being on antibiotics sucks - my stomach is all messed up, but better than having an infection!
Day 5 pain is getting better each day. Neck is still really tight and stiff. The skin feels really tight when I turn my head around or up and down. The chin area also still feels somewhat numb. Looked a little more swollen today under the chin. Bruises have started to fade but are still very noticeable on the sides of my neck. Yesterday and today I've been having pretty bad acid reflux. Not sure if that's from the antibiotics or from the surgery. Hopefully it's temporary.
2024.05.03 21:06 Calathe ELI5: What actually happens IN your body during Liposuction recovery?
I have been curious about this for some time.
I understand liposuction removes the fat under your skin. However, in my mind, that means there must be a gap afterwards between your skin (and the remaining fat) and the underlying tissue. How does that heal/reattach? How long does such a process take? Is it in any way comparable to scar formation/scabbing?
It's difficult to wrap my mind around how the skin reattaches to a layer of... something it was never attached to in the first place (since I assume it was attached to the fat removed before the surgery?).
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I understand liposuction removes the fat under your skin. However, in my mind, that means there must be a gap afterwards between your skin (and the remaining fat) and the underlying tissue. How does that heal/reattach? How long does such a process take? Is it in any way comparable to scar formation/scabbing?
It's difficult to wrap my mind around how the skin reattaches to a layer of... something it was never attached to in the first place (since I assume it was attached to the fat removed before the surgery?).
2024.05.03 15:26 No-Version-8015 Have any of you had Sono Bello(laser liposuction) and skin removal?
I recently had my excessive lower abdomen skin removed and also had some laser liposuction done on my hips and midsection they said to stay away from JJ for 21 days which I 100% will follow. They said only light walking in the meantime but I'm wondering if that's true for someone who was previously pretty athletic. I'm so antsy to do SOMETHING, anything really. I know the incision is the main concern since I was cut hip to hip due to the amount of excess skin I did have. But I'm just wondering if any of you have experience with something like this? I'm so glad I did it though. 10/10 recommend you take the plunge if you've been thinking about it. Recovery does suck but overall, very tolerable!
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2024.05.02 05:19 Individual_Candle395 Plastic surgeons/tummy tucks/lipo
Has anyone ever here ever had liposuction in the stomach area in St. John’s? Where did you go, what was the total cost?
I am beyond sick and tired of working hard hard hard and still have a bigger belly, it’s where all my weight goes. I am healthy, fit, and exercise all the time, I don’t want a “tummy tuck” I want the fat cells to go away 😂 this is why I want lipo! Can you share your experience on how it went? Cost, surgeon, recovery, etc.
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I am beyond sick and tired of working hard hard hard and still have a bigger belly, it’s where all my weight goes. I am healthy, fit, and exercise all the time, I don’t want a “tummy tuck” I want the fat cells to go away 😂 this is why I want lipo! Can you share your experience on how it went? Cost, surgeon, recovery, etc.
2024.05.01 19:43 Moist-Track-2636 Radical reduction 8DPO - Info and coping strategies + timeline
Though I don't usually post on Reddit (or anywhere), I feel I have to write this to thank everyone on here who has provided such in-depth details and advice on surgery, pre-op and post-op, before and after photos, and moral support. I know how cheesy and cliché it sounds, but these communities have really been a blessing and an invaluable source of information to get through the waiting, the anxiety and to help prepare mentally and physically for surgery.
I did not post sooner because I did not feel like I could contribute anything more than what is already available on many of these subreddits, but to be fair there aren't that many people who had non-flat top surgery / radical reduction, who are also older, have sensory issues and are afflicted by other middleaged_people's ailments 😅
This is gonna be a long-ass detailed post because those are the ones that I found most helpful. If you're overwhelmed by a lot of text, this is not for you!
While I do not identify as trans, I wanted to be able to talk to a surgeon who understands that 'as small as possible without being completely flat' actually means less than an A cup, and I did not wanna hear any bullshit about proportions and it being technically impossible or unsafe to do.
I also wanted them to understand the concept of non-binary, which seemed more likely in a place where they have to be more educated about gender than other clinics, but hey, you can't always get what you want.
The cost of the procedure was around 6000 euros (including all the meds, compression garments, extra cushions etc).
[I do not want to disclose specific details about the clinic, the location, and my experience with the doctor, but will happily do that privately, if anyone needs information. Same goes for photos.]
I was extremely skinny as a kid and puberty fucked me up in more ways than one, but specifically my boobs started growing at an alarming rate and never stopped! My chest never felt right or proportionate to my body, but up to a C cup, I could tolerate it. Around 16 (D cup by then, still skinny af) I decided I would someday get a reduction, but I am an extremely cautious person and surgery (and recovery) scared the shit out of me, plus I did not know if I ever wanted to have kids so it seemed sensible to wait.
Which brings us to 2023, exactly 23 years later, when I decided it was time to actually go for it.
I gathered as much information as I could, from medical journals, watching videos of actual surgeries (would not recommend), people who had gone through it, and when I felt I was educated enough that I could all but perform the surgery myself, I booked a consultation.
I wanted to avoid FNG altogether so my two options were T-anchor (keeping NAC attached) or DI without nipples. I thought T-anchor might be a problem due to the size but was told it would be absolutely fine, and so I went with that.
I did not need a gender dysphoria diagnosis (nor a psychological evaluation) as officially and technically this is a simple breast reduction and not a full mastectomy. Which was obviously great news for me but it is incredibly unfair and makes absolutely no logical sense. Either everybody - including people getting breast implants and rhinoplasty - should undergo a psychological evaluation to have elective surgery, or nobody should. The system is fundamentally flawed. I am really glad I did not have to jump through hoops to get an operation I have been planning for more than 20 years, but I do find this ridiculous and unjust. I mentioned it to the surgeon, who is the one who can truly advocate for a better system, but of course he must hear this all the time so he just agreed and smiled, and pretty much went ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . [---end of rant].
My choice of clinic was mostly based on location as I wanted to recover at home and not have to travel, but had I had the financial means I would have definitely chosen based on the surgeon and their results, not location.
I also booked a consultation with another clinic, a standard plastic surgeon who does not deal with trans surgeries, and that confirmed what I already knew, which is they would not go down to less than a C cup, no matter what.
Once I decided which clinic I would go ahead with, I asked for a second consultation because I felt we had not discussed some of the concerns I had, and had not talked about aesthetics at all.
I do not go to doctors, for many reasons but mostly because I feel they never listen and it takes multiple visits to get anywhere at all, so I have a few undiagnosed conditions, which are pretty textbook but they are also untreated, since I don't go to doctors 😅
Unfortunately, my anxiety only subsides if you feed it INFORMATION, not reassurances and smiles. So off I went into another spiral of 8-hours-a-day research into all that can go wrong during surgery and what protocols they have in place if that happens (again, thank you Reddit and all the doctors and nurses on here!).
Aesthetics were never discussed. This made me extremely uncomfortable until the day after surgery, when I first saw the results. That was a mistake but thankfully, at least for now, I can live with it.
-- Physical health pre-op
I was not given any information on nutrition or anything like that, but was told to stop smoking and drinking 2 weeks before surgery. I don't smoke, and I stopped drinking 4 weeks before surgery.
I started taking extra supplements: in addition to vitamin D and B12 which I already take regularly, I started on quercetin + bromelain (for swelling) and switched my B12 to a multivitamin that has vitamin B complex + all the other letters : )
I am vegan, which is pretty good in itself to speed up recovery. I was advised a protein-rich diet is important pre- and post-surgery, so I started drinking one protein smoothie every day, plus consciously eating lots more tofu and pulses.
I did yoga almost every day to help with my back, knowing I would not be able to stretch for a while, and thinking that if the anesthesia didn't kill me, sleeping on my back probably would!
-- Mental health pre-op
Reading about other people's experiences was extremely helpful, although it became a bit obsessive and sometimes would take all of my focus, which is exhausting.
So what actually helped was to start actively preparing things, pretty much nesting, which took my mind off the actual operation. It also kept me busy and gave me the illusion that everything I could control was indeed under control.
I bought all the things I needed, created a 2-week meal plan that would require minimal cooking (but was also not just instant noodles and apples!) and made sure there were at least 3 people who would be available to help in case of a really tough recovery and impaired mobility.
Listening to guided meditations before sleep is something I was already doing for insomnia, but in this case the breathing exercises and body scans did ease some of the tension and prepared me for those times when overstimulation, sensory overload and uncomfortable surrounding became all a bit too much.
The one final thing that helped immensely - which might sound macabre - was making a will.
My biggest concern about this surgery was the anesthesia, and that I might die because of my breathing problems. But talking about it with a friend, she said something like: 'Well, it's not such a bad way to die, is it? You're unconscious, no idea of what's happening... it's like dying in your sleep', and that was a major breakthrough in that I realised I was absolutely not afraid to die, but rather anxious about the mess I'd leave behind if anyone had to deal with all the admin!
So I made a will, got it validated, made sure 'my affairs were in order' and literally from one day to the next, my anxiety was gone completely. Highly recommend.
I have a morning routine I cannot skip, and so I just had to rearrange it to happen at night instead.
I tried to go to bed early but could not fall asleep until after midnight. I set an alarm for 2:00 AM so I could have breakfast by 3:00. It was very unpleasant but I managed. I did my morning routine and was also able to do some yoga since I had more than 4 hours to get ready (I normally need 3).
I read pretty much everywhere that you can drink water up to 2 hours before surgery. I can't NOT drink water. I drink constantly, my parents make fun of me because I cannot leave the house without a water bottle, even if it's just for 15 minutes. So I ignored the 6-hour rule and had my last sip of water before leaving the house at 8:30 AM. I was absolutely parched by 9:30 but I was already worried enough about anesthesia without having to add the risk of choking on my own vomit.
I was also told not to wear makeup, not to style my hair, remove all piercings and nail polish. So basically every external manifestation of my personality was stripped off - thank fuck for my tattoos LOL
When I got to the clinic I changed into a robe and slippers and a series of people introduced themselves to me. Everybody was extremely nice and sweet and I absolutely loved the anesthesiologist, who I genuinely would have asked to go for a beer right there and then to bitch about the world and the weather, had I not been about to be put to sleep 😅
I was given a bunch of pills (I counted 13!!), including one for nausea. They inserted the IV and asked me to choose what I wanted to eat after. The doctor did the markings. I was told to go pee about 30 minutes before the operation was due to start.
The sequence of events here might be wrong but I was feeling pretty weak and on edge.
I was taken to the operating room and the nurses and anesthesiologist were fantastic. They made me feel at ease, were making jokes and told me everything they were doing as they were doing it. They asked me if I wanted to be told when I was about to go under, I said yes, and they did. That was honestly the part I was dreading the most, and it ended up being the best!
I woke up 2 hours later, and the first thing I said was: 'Can I please have some water' 😃 The struggle is real. When I was more awake I asked if I had drains, and was incredibly happy to find that I did not.
The nurse got me some food and came to check on me a couple of times. I honestly felt fine, just a bit woozy from the anesthesia. My friend picked me up and we got a taxi home.
The rest of the day I was absolutely in shock at how well I felt. No pain, no lack of appetite, just a bit tired and thirsty. I kept saying: 'I don't wanna jinx it, but I feel fine!'
I have another follow-up in a month but for now all I have to do is change the scar tape once a week. I am not on any meds and due back to work next week.
Basically, this is the reason I felt I had no reason to share my experience: my recovery has been great so far. I feel almost embarrassed by it. I have had no pain, my mobility is almost unchanged, I still cannot lift my arms above my head, but that is it.
Sleeping has been the biggest challenge, as I am a side sleeper and have to have an arm or hand on my forehead to fall asleep. Thankfully the combination of maternity U-shaped cushion + eye mask has allowed me to sort of mimic the side sleeping and forehead thing so that's been fine.
The other major concern for me was the compression garment. I really cannot tolerate tight clothes, I cut off all the top bit of my socks because the elastic band drives me insane. I used to wear a sports bra but not for longer than 3 hours at a time because after a while I would just feel so uncomfortable that all I could think about was to go home and take it off (and I often did). So yes, the tightest bra on earth 24 hours a day for 12 weeks is not something I was looking forward to. And I have to say, I have no advice on that because I am somehow managing. I don't know why or how. I am constantly aware of it, but I can cope, at least for now.
I don't know whether to attribute the good recovery to the fact I prepared well, or that the surgery was easy and there was no liposuction, or that I had been mentally waiting for this for 20 years, but I was ready for all the worst case scenarios, and instead I got the best one. I cannot even explain how relieved I am, to the point that I keep thinking this can't be real, that I actually did die during surgery and this is all a dream / parallel reality 😄
Anyways, I'm only 8 days post-op so I could still jinx it!
Thank you again to everyone in the trans community and in the subreddits covering all this - it made everything easier and better. Before this turns into an award-acceptance speech, I shall end this incredibly long post.
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I did not post sooner because I did not feel like I could contribute anything more than what is already available on many of these subreddits, but to be fair there aren't that many people who had non-flat top surgery / radical reduction, who are also older, have sensory issues and are afflicted by other middleaged_people's ailments 😅
This is gonna be a long-ass detailed post because those are the ones that I found most helpful. If you're overwhelmed by a lot of text, this is not for you!
BASIC INFO
I had surgery in Europe, done privately and not through insurance, and chose a clinic that does all kinds of surgery, but also specialises in trans surgeries.While I do not identify as trans, I wanted to be able to talk to a surgeon who understands that 'as small as possible without being completely flat' actually means less than an A cup, and I did not wanna hear any bullshit about proportions and it being technically impossible or unsafe to do.
I also wanted them to understand the concept of non-binary, which seemed more likely in a place where they have to be more educated about gender than other clinics, but hey, you can't always get what you want.
The cost of the procedure was around 6000 euros (including all the meds, compression garments, extra cushions etc).
[I do not want to disclose specific details about the clinic, the location, and my experience with the doctor, but will happily do that privately, if anyone needs information. Same goes for photos.]
I was extremely skinny as a kid and puberty fucked me up in more ways than one, but specifically my boobs started growing at an alarming rate and never stopped! My chest never felt right or proportionate to my body, but up to a C cup, I could tolerate it. Around 16 (D cup by then, still skinny af) I decided I would someday get a reduction, but I am an extremely cautious person and surgery (and recovery) scared the shit out of me, plus I did not know if I ever wanted to have kids so it seemed sensible to wait.
Which brings us to 2023, exactly 23 years later, when I decided it was time to actually go for it.
PRE-OP prep
I started researching both reduction and full mastectomy, wanting to go from a DD/E cup down to A (or smaller), and largely thanks to the people on here I found out about radical reductions or non-flat top surgery.I gathered as much information as I could, from medical journals, watching videos of actual surgeries (would not recommend), people who had gone through it, and when I felt I was educated enough that I could all but perform the surgery myself, I booked a consultation.
I wanted to avoid FNG altogether so my two options were T-anchor (keeping NAC attached) or DI without nipples. I thought T-anchor might be a problem due to the size but was told it would be absolutely fine, and so I went with that.
I did not need a gender dysphoria diagnosis (nor a psychological evaluation) as officially and technically this is a simple breast reduction and not a full mastectomy. Which was obviously great news for me but it is incredibly unfair and makes absolutely no logical sense. Either everybody - including people getting breast implants and rhinoplasty - should undergo a psychological evaluation to have elective surgery, or nobody should. The system is fundamentally flawed. I am really glad I did not have to jump through hoops to get an operation I have been planning for more than 20 years, but I do find this ridiculous and unjust. I mentioned it to the surgeon, who is the one who can truly advocate for a better system, but of course he must hear this all the time so he just agreed and smiled, and pretty much went ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . [---end of rant].
My choice of clinic was mostly based on location as I wanted to recover at home and not have to travel, but had I had the financial means I would have definitely chosen based on the surgeon and their results, not location.
I also booked a consultation with another clinic, a standard plastic surgeon who does not deal with trans surgeries, and that confirmed what I already knew, which is they would not go down to less than a C cup, no matter what.
Once I decided which clinic I would go ahead with, I asked for a second consultation because I felt we had not discussed some of the concerns I had, and had not talked about aesthetics at all.
I do not go to doctors, for many reasons but mostly because I feel they never listen and it takes multiple visits to get anywhere at all, so I have a few undiagnosed conditions, which are pretty textbook but they are also untreated, since I don't go to doctors 😅
- I am autistic with mild OCD and have lots of sensory issues, as well as anxiety
- I have breathing problems to do with chronic rhinitis and allergies, which cause me to sometimes choke in my sleep (laryngospasm), similarly to sleep apnea. This can be dangerous under general anesthesia
- I have a shoulder injury that limits my movements and my sleeping options
Unfortunately, my anxiety only subsides if you feed it INFORMATION, not reassurances and smiles. So off I went into another spiral of 8-hours-a-day research into all that can go wrong during surgery and what protocols they have in place if that happens (again, thank you Reddit and all the doctors and nurses on here!).
Aesthetics were never discussed. This made me extremely uncomfortable until the day after surgery, when I first saw the results. That was a mistake but thankfully, at least for now, I can live with it.
-- Physical health pre-op
I was not given any information on nutrition or anything like that, but was told to stop smoking and drinking 2 weeks before surgery. I don't smoke, and I stopped drinking 4 weeks before surgery.
I started taking extra supplements: in addition to vitamin D and B12 which I already take regularly, I started on quercetin + bromelain (for swelling) and switched my B12 to a multivitamin that has vitamin B complex + all the other letters : )
I am vegan, which is pretty good in itself to speed up recovery. I was advised a protein-rich diet is important pre- and post-surgery, so I started drinking one protein smoothie every day, plus consciously eating lots more tofu and pulses.
I did yoga almost every day to help with my back, knowing I would not be able to stretch for a while, and thinking that if the anesthesia didn't kill me, sleeping on my back probably would!
-- Mental health pre-op
Reading about other people's experiences was extremely helpful, although it became a bit obsessive and sometimes would take all of my focus, which is exhausting.
So what actually helped was to start actively preparing things, pretty much nesting, which took my mind off the actual operation. It also kept me busy and gave me the illusion that everything I could control was indeed under control.
I bought all the things I needed, created a 2-week meal plan that would require minimal cooking (but was also not just instant noodles and apples!) and made sure there were at least 3 people who would be available to help in case of a really tough recovery and impaired mobility.
Listening to guided meditations before sleep is something I was already doing for insomnia, but in this case the breathing exercises and body scans did ease some of the tension and prepared me for those times when overstimulation, sensory overload and uncomfortable surrounding became all a bit too much.
The one final thing that helped immensely - which might sound macabre - was making a will.
My biggest concern about this surgery was the anesthesia, and that I might die because of my breathing problems. But talking about it with a friend, she said something like: 'Well, it's not such a bad way to die, is it? You're unconscious, no idea of what's happening... it's like dying in your sleep', and that was a major breakthrough in that I realised I was absolutely not afraid to die, but rather anxious about the mess I'd leave behind if anyone had to deal with all the admin!
So I made a will, got it validated, made sure 'my affairs were in order' and literally from one day to the next, my anxiety was gone completely. Highly recommend.
SURGERY DAY
I was told no food for 8 hours before and no liquids 6 hours before. Surgery was originally scheduled at 2PM, but two days before they changed it to 11AM (having to be at the clinic at 9:30AM). Needless to say, the last minute change of plans threw me off.I have a morning routine I cannot skip, and so I just had to rearrange it to happen at night instead.
I tried to go to bed early but could not fall asleep until after midnight. I set an alarm for 2:00 AM so I could have breakfast by 3:00. It was very unpleasant but I managed. I did my morning routine and was also able to do some yoga since I had more than 4 hours to get ready (I normally need 3).
I read pretty much everywhere that you can drink water up to 2 hours before surgery. I can't NOT drink water. I drink constantly, my parents make fun of me because I cannot leave the house without a water bottle, even if it's just for 15 minutes. So I ignored the 6-hour rule and had my last sip of water before leaving the house at 8:30 AM. I was absolutely parched by 9:30 but I was already worried enough about anesthesia without having to add the risk of choking on my own vomit.
I was also told not to wear makeup, not to style my hair, remove all piercings and nail polish. So basically every external manifestation of my personality was stripped off - thank fuck for my tattoos LOL
When I got to the clinic I changed into a robe and slippers and a series of people introduced themselves to me. Everybody was extremely nice and sweet and I absolutely loved the anesthesiologist, who I genuinely would have asked to go for a beer right there and then to bitch about the world and the weather, had I not been about to be put to sleep 😅
I was given a bunch of pills (I counted 13!!), including one for nausea. They inserted the IV and asked me to choose what I wanted to eat after. The doctor did the markings. I was told to go pee about 30 minutes before the operation was due to start.
The sequence of events here might be wrong but I was feeling pretty weak and on edge.
I was taken to the operating room and the nurses and anesthesiologist were fantastic. They made me feel at ease, were making jokes and told me everything they were doing as they were doing it. They asked me if I wanted to be told when I was about to go under, I said yes, and they did. That was honestly the part I was dreading the most, and it ended up being the best!
I woke up 2 hours later, and the first thing I said was: 'Can I please have some water' 😃 The struggle is real. When I was more awake I asked if I had drains, and was incredibly happy to find that I did not.
The nurse got me some food and came to check on me a couple of times. I honestly felt fine, just a bit woozy from the anesthesia. My friend picked me up and we got a taxi home.
The rest of the day I was absolutely in shock at how well I felt. No pain, no lack of appetite, just a bit tired and thirsty. I kept saying: 'I don't wanna jinx it, but I feel fine!'
POST-OP
I was allowed to shower two days after surgery and remove some of the tape, leaving the micropore tape on the scars only. I went for my follow-up appointment yesterday, where they changed those and told me it all looked good.I have another follow-up in a month but for now all I have to do is change the scar tape once a week. I am not on any meds and due back to work next week.
Basically, this is the reason I felt I had no reason to share my experience: my recovery has been great so far. I feel almost embarrassed by it. I have had no pain, my mobility is almost unchanged, I still cannot lift my arms above my head, but that is it.
Sleeping has been the biggest challenge, as I am a side sleeper and have to have an arm or hand on my forehead to fall asleep. Thankfully the combination of maternity U-shaped cushion + eye mask has allowed me to sort of mimic the side sleeping and forehead thing so that's been fine.
The other major concern for me was the compression garment. I really cannot tolerate tight clothes, I cut off all the top bit of my socks because the elastic band drives me insane. I used to wear a sports bra but not for longer than 3 hours at a time because after a while I would just feel so uncomfortable that all I could think about was to go home and take it off (and I often did). So yes, the tightest bra on earth 24 hours a day for 12 weeks is not something I was looking forward to. And I have to say, I have no advice on that because I am somehow managing. I don't know why or how. I am constantly aware of it, but I can cope, at least for now.
I don't know whether to attribute the good recovery to the fact I prepared well, or that the surgery was easy and there was no liposuction, or that I had been mentally waiting for this for 20 years, but I was ready for all the worst case scenarios, and instead I got the best one. I cannot even explain how relieved I am, to the point that I keep thinking this can't be real, that I actually did die during surgery and this is all a dream / parallel reality 😄
Anyways, I'm only 8 days post-op so I could still jinx it!
Thank you again to everyone in the trans community and in the subreddits covering all this - it made everything easier and better. Before this turns into an award-acceptance speech, I shall end this incredibly long post.
2024.05.01 19:39 Moist-Track-2636 Radical reduction 8DPO - Info and coping strategies + timeline
Though I don't usually post on Reddit (or anywhere), I feel I have to write this to thank everyone on here who has provided such in-depth details and advice on surgery, pre-op and post-op, before and after photos, and moral support. I know how cheesy and cliché it sounds, but these communities have really been a blessing and an invaluable source of information to get through the waiting, the anxiety and to help prepare mentally and physically for surgery.
I did not post sooner because I did not feel like I could contribute anything more than what is already available on many of these subreddits, but to be fair there aren't that many people who had non-flat top surgery / radical reduction, who are also older, have sensory issues and are afflicted by other middleaged_people's ailments 😅
This is gonna be a long-ass detailed post because those are the ones that I found most helpful. If you're overwhelmed by a lot of text, this is not for you!
While I do not identify as trans, I wanted to be able to talk to a surgeon who understands that 'as small as possible without being completely flat' actually means less than an A cup, and I did not wanna hear any bullshit about proportions and it being technically impossible or unsafe to do.
I also wanted them to understand the concept of non-binary, which seemed more likely in a place where they have to be more educated about gender than other clinics, but hey, you can't always get what you want.
The cost of the procedure was around 6000 euros (including all the meds, compression garments, extra cushions etc).
[I do not want to disclose specific details about the clinic, the location, and my experience with the doctor, but will happily do that privately, if anyone needs information. Same goes for photos.]
I was extremely skinny as a kid and puberty fucked me up in more ways than one, but specifically my boobs started growing at an alarming rate and never stopped! My chest never felt right or proportionate to my body, but up to a C cup, I could tolerate it. Around 16 (D cup by then, still skinny af) I decided I would someday get a reduction, but I am an extremely cautious person and surgery (and recovery) scared the shit out of me, plus I did not know if I ever wanted to have kids so it seemed sensible to wait.
Which brings us to 2023, exactly 23 years later, when I decided it was time to actually go for it.
I gathered as much information as I could, from medical journals, watching videos of actual surgeries (would not recommend), people who had gone through it, and when I felt I was educated enough that I could all but perform the surgery myself, I booked a consultation.
I wanted to avoid FNG altogether so my two options were T-anchor (keeping NAC attached) or DI without nipples. I thought T-anchor might be a problem due to the size but was told it would be absolutely fine, and so I went with that.
I did not need a gender dysphoria diagnosis (nor a psychological evaluation) as officially and technically this is a simple breast reduction and not a full mastectomy. Which was obviously great news for me but it is incredibly unfair and makes absolutely no logical sense. Either everybody - including people getting breast implants and rhinoplasty - should undergo a psychological evaluation to have elective surgery, or nobody should. The system is fundamentally flawed. I am really glad I did not have to jump through hoops to get an operation I have been planning for more than 20 years, but I do find this ridiculous and unjust. I mentioned it to the surgeon, who is the one who can truly advocate for a better system, but of course he must hear this all the time so he just agreed and smiled, and pretty much went ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . [---end of rant].
My choice of clinic was mostly based on location as I wanted to recover at home and not have to travel, but had I had the financial means I would have definitely chosen based on the surgeon and their results, not location.
I also booked a consultation with another clinic, a standard plastic surgeon who does not deal with trans surgeries, and that confirmed what I already knew, which is they would not go down to less than a C cup, no matter what.
Once I decided which clinic I would go ahead with, I asked for a second consultation because I felt we had not discussed some of the concerns I had, and had not talked about aesthetics at all.
I do not go to doctors, for many reasons but mostly because I feel they never listen and it takes multiple visits to get anywhere at all, so I have a few undiagnosed conditions, which are pretty textbook but they are also untreated, since I don't go to doctors 😅
Unfortunately, my anxiety only subsides if you feed it INFORMATION, not reassurances and smiles. So off I went into another spiral of 8-hours-a-day research into all that can go wrong during surgery and what protocols they have in place if that happens (again, thank you Reddit and all the doctors and nurses on here!).
Aesthetics were never discussed. This made me extremely uncomfortable until the day after surgery, when I first saw the results. That was a mistake but thankfully, at least for now, I can live with it.
-- Physical health pre-op
I was not given any information on nutrition or anything like that, but was told to stop smoking and drinking 2 weeks before surgery. I don't smoke, and I stopped drinking 4 weeks before surgery.
I started taking extra supplements: in addition to vitamin D and B12 which I already take regularly, I started on quercetin + bromelain (for swelling) and switched my B12 to a multivitamin that has vitamin B complex + all the other letters : )
I am vegan, which is pretty good in itself to speed up recovery. I was advised a protein-rich diet is important pre- and post-surgery, so I started drinking one protein smoothie every day, plus consciously eating lots more tofu and pulses.
I did yoga almost every day to help with my back, knowing I would not be able to stretch for a while, and thinking that if the anesthesia didn't kill me, sleeping on my back probably would!
-- Mental health pre-op
Reading about other people's experiences was extremely helpful, although it became a bit obsessive and sometimes would take all of my focus, which is exhausting.
So what actually helped was to start actively preparing things, pretty much nesting, which took my mind off the actual operation. It also kept me busy and gave me the illusion that everything I could control was indeed under control.
I bought all the things I needed, created a 2-week meal plan that would require minimal cooking (but was also not just instant noodles and apples!) and made sure there were at least 3 people who would be available to help in case of a really tough recovery and impaired mobility.
Listening to guided meditations before sleep is something I was already doing for insomnia, but in this case the breathing exercises and body scans did ease some of the tension and prepared me for those times when overstimulation, sensory overload and uncomfortable surrounding became all a bit too much.
The one final thing that helped immensely - which might sound macabre - was making a will.
My biggest concern about this surgery was the anesthesia, and that I might die because of my breathing problems. But talking about it with a friend, she said something like: 'Well, it's not such a bad way to die, is it? You're unconscious, no idea of what's happening... it's like dying in your sleep', and that was a major breakthrough in that I realised I was absolutely not afraid to die, but rather anxious about the mess I'd leave behind if anyone had to deal with all the admin!
So I made a will, got it validated, made sure 'my affairs were in order' and literally from one day to the next, my anxiety was gone completely. Highly recommend.
I have a morning routine I cannot skip, and so I just had to rearrange it to happen at night instead.
I tried to go to bed early but could not fall asleep until after midnight. I set an alarm for 2:00 AM so I could have breakfast by 3:00. It was very unpleasant but I managed. I did my morning routine and was also able to do some yoga since I had more than 4 hours to get ready (I normally need 3).
I read pretty much everywhere that you can drink water up to 2 hours before surgery. I can't NOT drink water. I drink constantly, my parents make fun of me because I cannot leave the house without a water bottle, even if it's just for 15 minutes. So I ignored the 6-hour rule and had my last sip of water before leaving the house at 8:30 AM. I was absolutely parched by 9:30 but I was already worried enough about anesthesia without having to add the risk of choking on my own vomit.
I was also told not to wear makeup, not to style my hair, remove all piercings and nail polish. So basically every external manifestation of my personality was stripped off - thank fuck for my tattoos LOL
When I got to the clinic I changed into a robe and slippers and a series of people introduced themselves to me. Everybody was extremely nice and sweet and I absolutely loved the anesthesiologist, who I genuinely would have asked to go for a beer right there and then to bitch about the world and the weather, had I not been about to be put to sleep 😅
I was given a bunch of pills (I counted 13!!), including one for nausea. They inserted the IV and asked me to choose what I wanted to eat after. The doctor did the markings. I was told to go pee about 30 minutes before the operation was due to start.
The sequence of events here might be wrong but I was feeling pretty weak and on edge.
I was taken to the operating room and the nurses and anesthesiologist were fantastic. They made me feel at ease, were making jokes and told me everything they were doing as they were doing it. They asked me if I wanted to be told when I was about to go under, I said yes, and they did. That was honestly the part I was dreading the most, and it ended up being the best!
I woke up 2 hours later, and the first thing I said was: 'Can I please have some water' 😃 The struggle is real. When I was more awake I asked if I had drains, and was incredibly happy to find that I did not.
The nurse got me some food and came to check on me a couple of times. I honestly felt fine, just a bit woozy from the anesthesia. My friend picked me up and we got a taxi home.
The rest of the day I was absolutely in shock at how well I felt. No pain, no lack of appetite, just a bit tired and thirsty. I kept saying: 'I don't wanna jinx it, but I feel fine!'
I have another follow-up in a month but for now all I have to do is change the scar tape once a week. I am not on any meds and due back to work next week.
Basically, this is the reason I felt I had no reason to share my experience: my recovery has been great so far. I feel almost embarrassed by it. I have had no pain, my mobility is almost unchanged, I still cannot lift my arms above my head, but that is it.
Sleeping has been the biggest challenge, as I am a side sleeper and have to have an arm or hand on my forehead to fall asleep. Thankfully the combination of maternity U-shaped cushion + eye mask has allowed me to sort of mimic the side sleeping and forehead thing so that's been fine.
The other major concern for me was the compression garment. I really cannot tolerate tight clothes, I cut off all the top bit of my socks because the elastic band drives me insane. I used to wear a sports bra but not for longer than 3 hours at a time because after a while I would just feel so uncomfortable that all I could think about was to go home and take it off (and I often did). So yes, the tightest bra on earth 24 hours a day for 12 weeks is not something I was looking forward to. And I have to say, I have no advice on that because I am somehow managing. I don't know why or how. I am constantly aware of it, but I can cope, at least for now.
I don't know whether to attribute the good recovery to the fact I prepared well, or that the surgery was easy and there was no liposuction, or that I had been mentally waiting for this for 20 years, but I was ready for all the worst case scenarios, and instead I got the best one. I cannot even explain how relieved I am, to the point that I keep thinking this can't be real, that I actually did die during surgery and this is all a dream / parallel reality 😄
Anyways, I'm only 8 days post-op so I could still jinx it!
Thank you again to everyone in the trans community and in the subreddits covering all this - it made everything easier and better. Before this turns into an award-acceptance speech, I shall end this incredibly long post.
submitted by Moist-Track-2636 to TopSurgery [link] [comments]
I did not post sooner because I did not feel like I could contribute anything more than what is already available on many of these subreddits, but to be fair there aren't that many people who had non-flat top surgery / radical reduction, who are also older, have sensory issues and are afflicted by other middleaged_people's ailments 😅
This is gonna be a long-ass detailed post because those are the ones that I found most helpful. If you're overwhelmed by a lot of text, this is not for you!
BASIC INFO
I had surgery in Europe, done privately and not through insurance, and chose a clinic that does all kinds of surgery, but also specialises in trans surgeries.While I do not identify as trans, I wanted to be able to talk to a surgeon who understands that 'as small as possible without being completely flat' actually means less than an A cup, and I did not wanna hear any bullshit about proportions and it being technically impossible or unsafe to do.
I also wanted them to understand the concept of non-binary, which seemed more likely in a place where they have to be more educated about gender than other clinics, but hey, you can't always get what you want.
The cost of the procedure was around 6000 euros (including all the meds, compression garments, extra cushions etc).
[I do not want to disclose specific details about the clinic, the location, and my experience with the doctor, but will happily do that privately, if anyone needs information. Same goes for photos.]
I was extremely skinny as a kid and puberty fucked me up in more ways than one, but specifically my boobs started growing at an alarming rate and never stopped! My chest never felt right or proportionate to my body, but up to a C cup, I could tolerate it. Around 16 (D cup by then, still skinny af) I decided I would someday get a reduction, but I am an extremely cautious person and surgery (and recovery) scared the shit out of me, plus I did not know if I ever wanted to have kids so it seemed sensible to wait.
Which brings us to 2023, exactly 23 years later, when I decided it was time to actually go for it.
PRE-OP prep
I started researching both reduction and full mastectomy, wanting to go from a DD/E cup down to A (or smaller), and largely thanks to the people on here I found out about radical reductions or non-flat top surgery.I gathered as much information as I could, from medical journals, watching videos of actual surgeries (would not recommend), people who had gone through it, and when I felt I was educated enough that I could all but perform the surgery myself, I booked a consultation.
I wanted to avoid FNG altogether so my two options were T-anchor (keeping NAC attached) or DI without nipples. I thought T-anchor might be a problem due to the size but was told it would be absolutely fine, and so I went with that.
I did not need a gender dysphoria diagnosis (nor a psychological evaluation) as officially and technically this is a simple breast reduction and not a full mastectomy. Which was obviously great news for me but it is incredibly unfair and makes absolutely no logical sense. Either everybody - including people getting breast implants and rhinoplasty - should undergo a psychological evaluation to have elective surgery, or nobody should. The system is fundamentally flawed. I am really glad I did not have to jump through hoops to get an operation I have been planning for more than 20 years, but I do find this ridiculous and unjust. I mentioned it to the surgeon, who is the one who can truly advocate for a better system, but of course he must hear this all the time so he just agreed and smiled, and pretty much went ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . [---end of rant].
My choice of clinic was mostly based on location as I wanted to recover at home and not have to travel, but had I had the financial means I would have definitely chosen based on the surgeon and their results, not location.
I also booked a consultation with another clinic, a standard plastic surgeon who does not deal with trans surgeries, and that confirmed what I already knew, which is they would not go down to less than a C cup, no matter what.
Once I decided which clinic I would go ahead with, I asked for a second consultation because I felt we had not discussed some of the concerns I had, and had not talked about aesthetics at all.
I do not go to doctors, for many reasons but mostly because I feel they never listen and it takes multiple visits to get anywhere at all, so I have a few undiagnosed conditions, which are pretty textbook but they are also untreated, since I don't go to doctors 😅
- I am autistic with mild OCD and have lots of sensory issues, as well as anxiety
- I have breathing problems to do with chronic rhinitis and allergies, which cause me to sometimes choke in my sleep (laryngospasm), similarly to sleep apnea. This can be dangerous under general anesthesia
- I have a shoulder injury that limits my movements and my sleeping options
Unfortunately, my anxiety only subsides if you feed it INFORMATION, not reassurances and smiles. So off I went into another spiral of 8-hours-a-day research into all that can go wrong during surgery and what protocols they have in place if that happens (again, thank you Reddit and all the doctors and nurses on here!).
Aesthetics were never discussed. This made me extremely uncomfortable until the day after surgery, when I first saw the results. That was a mistake but thankfully, at least for now, I can live with it.
-- Physical health pre-op
I was not given any information on nutrition or anything like that, but was told to stop smoking and drinking 2 weeks before surgery. I don't smoke, and I stopped drinking 4 weeks before surgery.
I started taking extra supplements: in addition to vitamin D and B12 which I already take regularly, I started on quercetin + bromelain (for swelling) and switched my B12 to a multivitamin that has vitamin B complex + all the other letters : )
I am vegan, which is pretty good in itself to speed up recovery. I was advised a protein-rich diet is important pre- and post-surgery, so I started drinking one protein smoothie every day, plus consciously eating lots more tofu and pulses.
I did yoga almost every day to help with my back, knowing I would not be able to stretch for a while, and thinking that if the anesthesia didn't kill me, sleeping on my back probably would!
-- Mental health pre-op
Reading about other people's experiences was extremely helpful, although it became a bit obsessive and sometimes would take all of my focus, which is exhausting.
So what actually helped was to start actively preparing things, pretty much nesting, which took my mind off the actual operation. It also kept me busy and gave me the illusion that everything I could control was indeed under control.
I bought all the things I needed, created a 2-week meal plan that would require minimal cooking (but was also not just instant noodles and apples!) and made sure there were at least 3 people who would be available to help in case of a really tough recovery and impaired mobility.
Listening to guided meditations before sleep is something I was already doing for insomnia, but in this case the breathing exercises and body scans did ease some of the tension and prepared me for those times when overstimulation, sensory overload and uncomfortable surrounding became all a bit too much.
The one final thing that helped immensely - which might sound macabre - was making a will.
My biggest concern about this surgery was the anesthesia, and that I might die because of my breathing problems. But talking about it with a friend, she said something like: 'Well, it's not such a bad way to die, is it? You're unconscious, no idea of what's happening... it's like dying in your sleep', and that was a major breakthrough in that I realised I was absolutely not afraid to die, but rather anxious about the mess I'd leave behind if anyone had to deal with all the admin!
So I made a will, got it validated, made sure 'my affairs were in order' and literally from one day to the next, my anxiety was gone completely. Highly recommend.
SURGERY DAY
I was told no food for 8 hours before and no liquids 6 hours before. Surgery was originally scheduled at 2PM, but two days before they changed it to 11AM (having to be at the clinic at 9:30AM). Needless to say, the last minute change of plans threw me off.I have a morning routine I cannot skip, and so I just had to rearrange it to happen at night instead.
I tried to go to bed early but could not fall asleep until after midnight. I set an alarm for 2:00 AM so I could have breakfast by 3:00. It was very unpleasant but I managed. I did my morning routine and was also able to do some yoga since I had more than 4 hours to get ready (I normally need 3).
I read pretty much everywhere that you can drink water up to 2 hours before surgery. I can't NOT drink water. I drink constantly, my parents make fun of me because I cannot leave the house without a water bottle, even if it's just for 15 minutes. So I ignored the 6-hour rule and had my last sip of water before leaving the house at 8:30 AM. I was absolutely parched by 9:30 but I was already worried enough about anesthesia without having to add the risk of choking on my own vomit.
I was also told not to wear makeup, not to style my hair, remove all piercings and nail polish. So basically every external manifestation of my personality was stripped off - thank fuck for my tattoos LOL
When I got to the clinic I changed into a robe and slippers and a series of people introduced themselves to me. Everybody was extremely nice and sweet and I absolutely loved the anesthesiologist, who I genuinely would have asked to go for a beer right there and then to bitch about the world and the weather, had I not been about to be put to sleep 😅
I was given a bunch of pills (I counted 13!!), including one for nausea. They inserted the IV and asked me to choose what I wanted to eat after. The doctor did the markings. I was told to go pee about 30 minutes before the operation was due to start.
The sequence of events here might be wrong but I was feeling pretty weak and on edge.
I was taken to the operating room and the nurses and anesthesiologist were fantastic. They made me feel at ease, were making jokes and told me everything they were doing as they were doing it. They asked me if I wanted to be told when I was about to go under, I said yes, and they did. That was honestly the part I was dreading the most, and it ended up being the best!
I woke up 2 hours later, and the first thing I said was: 'Can I please have some water' 😃 The struggle is real. When I was more awake I asked if I had drains, and was incredibly happy to find that I did not.
The nurse got me some food and came to check on me a couple of times. I honestly felt fine, just a bit woozy from the anesthesia. My friend picked me up and we got a taxi home.
The rest of the day I was absolutely in shock at how well I felt. No pain, no lack of appetite, just a bit tired and thirsty. I kept saying: 'I don't wanna jinx it, but I feel fine!'
POST-OP
I was allowed to shower two days after surgery and remove some of the tape, leaving the micropore tape on the scars only. I went for my follow-up appointment yesterday, where they changed those and told me it all looked good.I have another follow-up in a month but for now all I have to do is change the scar tape once a week. I am not on any meds and due back to work next week.
Basically, this is the reason I felt I had no reason to share my experience: my recovery has been great so far. I feel almost embarrassed by it. I have had no pain, my mobility is almost unchanged, I still cannot lift my arms above my head, but that is it.
Sleeping has been the biggest challenge, as I am a side sleeper and have to have an arm or hand on my forehead to fall asleep. Thankfully the combination of maternity U-shaped cushion + eye mask has allowed me to sort of mimic the side sleeping and forehead thing so that's been fine.
The other major concern for me was the compression garment. I really cannot tolerate tight clothes, I cut off all the top bit of my socks because the elastic band drives me insane. I used to wear a sports bra but not for longer than 3 hours at a time because after a while I would just feel so uncomfortable that all I could think about was to go home and take it off (and I often did). So yes, the tightest bra on earth 24 hours a day for 12 weeks is not something I was looking forward to. And I have to say, I have no advice on that because I am somehow managing. I don't know why or how. I am constantly aware of it, but I can cope, at least for now.
I don't know whether to attribute the good recovery to the fact I prepared well, or that the surgery was easy and there was no liposuction, or that I had been mentally waiting for this for 20 years, but I was ready for all the worst case scenarios, and instead I got the best one. I cannot even explain how relieved I am, to the point that I keep thinking this can't be real, that I actually did die during surgery and this is all a dream / parallel reality 😄
Anyways, I'm only 8 days post-op so I could still jinx it!
Thank you again to everyone in the trans community and in the subreddits covering all this - it made everything easier and better. Before this turns into an award-acceptance speech, I shall end this incredibly long post.
2024.05.01 19:23 Moist-Track-2636 Radical reduction 8DPO - Info and coping strategies + timeline
Though I don't usually post on Reddit (or anywhere), I feel I have to write this to thank everyone on here who has provided such in-depth details and advice on surgery, pre-op and post-op, before and after photos, and moral support. I know how cheesy and cliché it sounds, but these communities have really been a blessing and an invaluable source of information to get through the waiting, the anxiety and to help prepare mentally and physically for surgery.
I did not post sooner because I did not feel like I could contribute anything more than what is already available on many of these subreddits, but to be fair there aren't that many people who had non-flat top surgery / radical reduction, who are also older, have sensory issues and are afflicted by other middleaged_people's ailments 😅
This is gonna be a long-ass detailed post because those are the ones that I found most helpful. If you're overwhelmed by a lot of text, this is not for you!
While I do not identify as trans, I wanted to be able to talk to a surgeon who understands that 'as small as possible without being completely flat' actually means less than an A cup, and I did not wanna hear any bullshit about proportions and it being technically impossible or unsafe to do.
I also wanted them to understand the concept of non-binary, which seemed more likely in a place where they have to be more educated about gender than other clinics, but hey, you can't always get what you want.
The cost of the procedure was around 6000 euros (including all the meds, compression garments, extra cushions etc).
[I do not want to disclose specific details about the clinic, the location, and my experience with the doctor, but will happily do that privately, if anyone needs information. Same goes for photos.]
I was extremely skinny as a kid and puberty fucked me up in more ways than one, but specifically my boobs started growing at an alarming rate and never stopped! My chest never felt right or proportionate to my body, but up to a C cup, I could tolerate it. Around 16 (D cup by then, still skinny af) I decided I would someday get a reduction, but I am an extremely cautious person and surgery (and recovery) scared the shit out of me, plus I did not know if I ever wanted to have kids so it seemed sensible to wait.
Which brings us to 2023, exactly 23 years later, when I decided it was time to actually go for it.
I gathered as much information as I could, from medical journals, watching videos of actual surgeries (would not recommend), people who had gone through it, and when I felt I was educated enough that I could all but perform the surgery myself, I booked a consultation.
I wanted to avoid FNG altogether so my two options were T-anchor (keeping NAC attached) or DI without nipples. I thought T-anchor might be a problem due to the size but was told it would be absolutely fine, and so I went with that.
I did not need a gender dysphoria diagnosis (nor a psychological evaluation) as officially and technically this is a simple breast reduction and not a full mastectomy. Which was obviously great news for me but it is incredibly unfair and makes absolutely no logical sense. Either everybody - including people getting breast implants and rhinoplasty - should undergo a psychological evaluation to have elective surgery, or nobody should. The system is fundamentally flawed. I am really glad I did not have to jump through hoops to get an operation I have been planning for more than 20 years, but I do find this ridiculous and unjust. I mentioned it to the surgeon, who is the one who can truly advocate for a better system, but of course he must hear this all the time so he just agreed and smiled, and pretty much went ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . [---end of rant].
My choice of clinic was mostly based on location as I wanted to recover at home and not have to travel, but had I had the financial means I would have definitely chosen based on the surgeon and their results, not location.
I also booked a consultation with another clinic, a standard plastic surgeon who does not deal with trans surgeries, and that confirmed what I already knew, which is they would not go down to less than a C cup, no matter what.
Once I decided which clinic I would go ahead with, I asked for a second consultation because I felt we had not discussed some of the concerns I had, and had not talked about aesthetics at all.
I do not go to doctors, for many reasons but mostly because I feel they never listen and it takes multiple visits to get anywhere at all, so I have a few undiagnosed conditions, which are pretty textbook but they are also untreated, since I don't go to doctors 😅
Unfortunately, my anxiety only subsides if you feed it INFORMATION, not reassurances and smiles. So off I went into another spiral of 8-hours-a-day research into all that can go wrong during surgery and what protocols they have in place if that happens (again, thank you Reddit and all the doctors and nurses on here!).
Aesthetics were never discussed. This made me extremely uncomfortable until the day after surgery, when I first saw the results. That was a mistake but thankfully, at least for now, I can live with it.
-- Physical health pre-op
I was not given any information on nutrition or anything like that, but was told to stop smoking and drinking 2 weeks before surgery. I don't smoke, and I stopped drinking 4 weeks before surgery.
I started taking extra supplements: in addition to vitamin D and B12 which I already take regularly, I started on quercetin + bromelain (for swelling) and switched my B12 to a multivitamin that has vitamin B complex + all the other letters : )
I am vegan, which is pretty good in itself to speed up recovery. I was advised a protein-rich diet is important pre- and post-surgery, so I started drinking one protein smoothie every day, plus consciously eating lots more tofu and pulses.
I did yoga almost every day to help with my back, knowing I would not be able to stretch for a while, and thinking that if the anesthesia didn't kill me, sleeping on my back probably would!
-- Mental health pre-op
Reading about other people's experiences was extremely helpful, although it became a bit obsessive and sometimes would take all of my focus, which is exhausting.
So what actually helped was to start actively preparing things, pretty much nesting, which took my mind off the actual operation. It also kept me busy and gave me the illusion that everything I could control was indeed under control.
I bought all the things I needed, created a 2-week meal plan that would require minimal cooking (but was also not just instant noodles and apples!) and made sure there were at least 3 people who would be available to help in case of a really tough recovery and impaired mobility.
Listening to guided meditations before sleep is something I was already doing for insomnia, but in this case the breathing exercises and body scans did ease some of the tension and prepared me for those times when overstimulation, sensory overload and uncomfortable surrounding became all a bit too much.
The one final thing that helped immensely - which might sound macabre - was making a will.
My biggest concern about this surgery was the anesthesia, and that I might die because of my breathing problems. But talking about it with a friend, she said something like: 'Well, it's not such a bad way to die, is it? You're unconscious, no idea of what's happening... it's like dying in your sleep', and that was a major breakthrough in that I realised I was absolutely not afraid to die, but rather anxious about the mess I'd leave behind if anyone had to deal with all the admin!
So I made a will, got it validated, made sure 'my affairs were in order' and literally from one day to the next, my anxiety was gone completely. Highly recommend.
I have a morning routine I cannot skip, and so I just had to rearrange it to happen at night instead.
I tried to go to bed early but could not fall asleep until after midnight. I set an alarm for 2:00 AM so I could have breakfast by 3:00. It was very unpleasant but I managed. I did my morning routine and was also able to do some yoga since I had more than 4 hours to get ready (I normally need 3).
I read pretty much everywhere that you can drink water up to 2 hours before surgery. I can't NOT drink water. I drink constantly, my parents make fun of me because I cannot leave the house without a water bottle, even if it's just for 15 minutes. So I ignored the 6-hour rule and had my last sip of water before leaving the house at 8:30 AM. I was absolutely parched by 9:30 but I was already worried enough about anesthesia without having to add the risk of choking on my own vomit.
I was also told not to wear makeup, not to style my hair, remove all piercings and nail polish. So basically every external manifestation of my personality was stripped off - thank fuck for my tattoos LOL
When I got to the clinic I changed into a robe and slippers and a series of people introduced themselves to me. Everybody was extremely nice and sweet and I absolutely loved the anesthesiologist, who I genuinely would have asked to go for a beer right there and then to bitch about the world and the weather, had I not been about to be put to sleep 😅
I was given a bunch of pills (I counted 13!!), including one for nausea. They inserted the IV and asked me to choose what I wanted to eat after. The doctor did the markings. I was told to go pee about 30 minutes before the operation was due to start.
The sequence of events here might be wrong but I was feeling pretty weak and on edge.
I was taken to the operating room and the nurses and anesthesiologist were fantastic. They made me feel at ease, were making jokes and told me everything they were doing as they were doing it. They asked me if I wanted to be told when I was about to go under, I said yes, and they did. That was honestly the part I was dreading the most, and it ended up being the best!
I woke up 2 hours later, and the first thing I said was: 'Can I please have some water' 😃 The struggle is real. When I was more awake I asked if I had drains, and was incredibly happy to find that I did not.
The nurse got me some food and came to check on me a couple of times. I honestly felt fine, just a bit woozy from the anesthesia. My friend picked me up and we got a taxi home.
The rest of the day I was absolutely in shock at how well I felt. No pain, no lack of appetite, just a bit tired and thirsty. I kept saying: 'I don't wanna jinx it, but I feel fine!'
I have another follow-up in a month but for now all I have to do is change the scar tape once a week. I am not on any meds and due back to work next week.
Basically, this is the reason I felt I had no reason to share my experience: my recovery has been great so far. I feel almost embarrassed by it. I have had no pain, my mobility is almost unchanged, I still cannot lift my arms above my head, but that is it.
Sleeping has been the biggest challenge, as I am a side sleeper and have to have an arm or hand on my forehead to fall asleep. Thankfully the combination of maternity U-shaped cushion + eye mask has allowed me to sort of mimic the side sleeping and forehead thing so that's been fine.
The other major concern for me was the compression garment. I really cannot tolerate tight clothes, I cut off all the top bit of my socks because the elastic band drives me insane. I used to wear a sports bra but not for longer than 3 hours at a time because after a while I would just feel so uncomfortable that all I could think about was to go home and take it off (and I often did). So yes, the tightest bra on earth 24 hours a day for 12 weeks is not something I was looking forward to. And I have to say, I have no advice on that because I am somehow managing. I don't know why or how. I am constantly aware of it, but I can cope, at least for now.
I don't know whether to attribute the good recovery to the fact I prepared well, or that the surgery was easy and there was no liposuction, or that I had been mentally waiting for this for 20 years, but I was ready for all the worst case scenarios, and instead I got the best one. I cannot even explain how relieved I am, to the point that I keep thinking this can't be real, that I actually did die during surgery and this is all a dream / parallel reality 😄
Anyways, I'm only 8 days post-op so I could still jinx it!
Thank you again to everyone in the trans community and in the subreddits covering all this - it made everything easier and better. Before this turns into an award-acceptance speech, I shall end this incredibly long post.
submitted by Moist-Track-2636 to NonBinary [link] [comments]
I did not post sooner because I did not feel like I could contribute anything more than what is already available on many of these subreddits, but to be fair there aren't that many people who had non-flat top surgery / radical reduction, who are also older, have sensory issues and are afflicted by other middleaged_people's ailments 😅
This is gonna be a long-ass detailed post because those are the ones that I found most helpful. If you're overwhelmed by a lot of text, this is not for you!
BASIC INFO
I had surgery in Europe, done privately and not through insurance, and chose a clinic that does all kinds of surgery, but also specialises in trans surgeries.While I do not identify as trans, I wanted to be able to talk to a surgeon who understands that 'as small as possible without being completely flat' actually means less than an A cup, and I did not wanna hear any bullshit about proportions and it being technically impossible or unsafe to do.
I also wanted them to understand the concept of non-binary, which seemed more likely in a place where they have to be more educated about gender than other clinics, but hey, you can't always get what you want.
The cost of the procedure was around 6000 euros (including all the meds, compression garments, extra cushions etc).
[I do not want to disclose specific details about the clinic, the location, and my experience with the doctor, but will happily do that privately, if anyone needs information. Same goes for photos.]
I was extremely skinny as a kid and puberty fucked me up in more ways than one, but specifically my boobs started growing at an alarming rate and never stopped! My chest never felt right or proportionate to my body, but up to a C cup, I could tolerate it. Around 16 (D cup by then, still skinny af) I decided I would someday get a reduction, but I am an extremely cautious person and surgery (and recovery) scared the shit out of me, plus I did not know if I ever wanted to have kids so it seemed sensible to wait.
Which brings us to 2023, exactly 23 years later, when I decided it was time to actually go for it.
PRE-OP prep
I started researching both reduction and full mastectomy, wanting to go from a DD/E cup down to A (or smaller), and largely thanks to the people on here I found out about radical reductions or non-flat top surgery.I gathered as much information as I could, from medical journals, watching videos of actual surgeries (would not recommend), people who had gone through it, and when I felt I was educated enough that I could all but perform the surgery myself, I booked a consultation.
I wanted to avoid FNG altogether so my two options were T-anchor (keeping NAC attached) or DI without nipples. I thought T-anchor might be a problem due to the size but was told it would be absolutely fine, and so I went with that.
I did not need a gender dysphoria diagnosis (nor a psychological evaluation) as officially and technically this is a simple breast reduction and not a full mastectomy. Which was obviously great news for me but it is incredibly unfair and makes absolutely no logical sense. Either everybody - including people getting breast implants and rhinoplasty - should undergo a psychological evaluation to have elective surgery, or nobody should. The system is fundamentally flawed. I am really glad I did not have to jump through hoops to get an operation I have been planning for more than 20 years, but I do find this ridiculous and unjust. I mentioned it to the surgeon, who is the one who can truly advocate for a better system, but of course he must hear this all the time so he just agreed and smiled, and pretty much went ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . [---end of rant].
My choice of clinic was mostly based on location as I wanted to recover at home and not have to travel, but had I had the financial means I would have definitely chosen based on the surgeon and their results, not location.
I also booked a consultation with another clinic, a standard plastic surgeon who does not deal with trans surgeries, and that confirmed what I already knew, which is they would not go down to less than a C cup, no matter what.
Once I decided which clinic I would go ahead with, I asked for a second consultation because I felt we had not discussed some of the concerns I had, and had not talked about aesthetics at all.
I do not go to doctors, for many reasons but mostly because I feel they never listen and it takes multiple visits to get anywhere at all, so I have a few undiagnosed conditions, which are pretty textbook but they are also untreated, since I don't go to doctors 😅
- I am autistic with mild OCD and have lots of sensory issues, as well as anxiety
- I have breathing problems to do with chronic rhinitis and allergies, which cause me to sometimes choke in my sleep (laryngospasm), similarly to sleep apnea. This can be dangerous under general anesthesia
- I have a shoulder injury that limits my movements and my sleeping options
Unfortunately, my anxiety only subsides if you feed it INFORMATION, not reassurances and smiles. So off I went into another spiral of 8-hours-a-day research into all that can go wrong during surgery and what protocols they have in place if that happens (again, thank you Reddit and all the doctors and nurses on here!).
Aesthetics were never discussed. This made me extremely uncomfortable until the day after surgery, when I first saw the results. That was a mistake but thankfully, at least for now, I can live with it.
-- Physical health pre-op
I was not given any information on nutrition or anything like that, but was told to stop smoking and drinking 2 weeks before surgery. I don't smoke, and I stopped drinking 4 weeks before surgery.
I started taking extra supplements: in addition to vitamin D and B12 which I already take regularly, I started on quercetin + bromelain (for swelling) and switched my B12 to a multivitamin that has vitamin B complex + all the other letters : )
I am vegan, which is pretty good in itself to speed up recovery. I was advised a protein-rich diet is important pre- and post-surgery, so I started drinking one protein smoothie every day, plus consciously eating lots more tofu and pulses.
I did yoga almost every day to help with my back, knowing I would not be able to stretch for a while, and thinking that if the anesthesia didn't kill me, sleeping on my back probably would!
-- Mental health pre-op
Reading about other people's experiences was extremely helpful, although it became a bit obsessive and sometimes would take all of my focus, which is exhausting.
So what actually helped was to start actively preparing things, pretty much nesting, which took my mind off the actual operation. It also kept me busy and gave me the illusion that everything I could control was indeed under control.
I bought all the things I needed, created a 2-week meal plan that would require minimal cooking (but was also not just instant noodles and apples!) and made sure there were at least 3 people who would be available to help in case of a really tough recovery and impaired mobility.
Listening to guided meditations before sleep is something I was already doing for insomnia, but in this case the breathing exercises and body scans did ease some of the tension and prepared me for those times when overstimulation, sensory overload and uncomfortable surrounding became all a bit too much.
The one final thing that helped immensely - which might sound macabre - was making a will.
My biggest concern about this surgery was the anesthesia, and that I might die because of my breathing problems. But talking about it with a friend, she said something like: 'Well, it's not such a bad way to die, is it? You're unconscious, no idea of what's happening... it's like dying in your sleep', and that was a major breakthrough in that I realised I was absolutely not afraid to die, but rather anxious about the mess I'd leave behind if anyone had to deal with all the admin!
So I made a will, got it validated, made sure 'my affairs were in order' and literally from one day to the next, my anxiety was gone completely. Highly recommend.
SURGERY DAY
I was told no food for 8 hours before and no liquids 6 hours before. Surgery was originally scheduled at 2PM, but two days before they changed it to 11AM (having to be at the clinic at 9:30AM). Needless to say, the last minute change of plans threw me off.I have a morning routine I cannot skip, and so I just had to rearrange it to happen at night instead.
I tried to go to bed early but could not fall asleep until after midnight. I set an alarm for 2:00 AM so I could have breakfast by 3:00. It was very unpleasant but I managed. I did my morning routine and was also able to do some yoga since I had more than 4 hours to get ready (I normally need 3).
I read pretty much everywhere that you can drink water up to 2 hours before surgery. I can't NOT drink water. I drink constantly, my parents make fun of me because I cannot leave the house without a water bottle, even if it's just for 15 minutes. So I ignored the 6-hour rule and had my last sip of water before leaving the house at 8:30 AM. I was absolutely parched by 9:30 but I was already worried enough about anesthesia without having to add the risk of choking on my own vomit.
I was also told not to wear makeup, not to style my hair, remove all piercings and nail polish. So basically every external manifestation of my personality was stripped off - thank fuck for my tattoos LOL
When I got to the clinic I changed into a robe and slippers and a series of people introduced themselves to me. Everybody was extremely nice and sweet and I absolutely loved the anesthesiologist, who I genuinely would have asked to go for a beer right there and then to bitch about the world and the weather, had I not been about to be put to sleep 😅
I was given a bunch of pills (I counted 13!!), including one for nausea. They inserted the IV and asked me to choose what I wanted to eat after. The doctor did the markings. I was told to go pee about 30 minutes before the operation was due to start.
The sequence of events here might be wrong but I was feeling pretty weak and on edge.
I was taken to the operating room and the nurses and anesthesiologist were fantastic. They made me feel at ease, were making jokes and told me everything they were doing as they were doing it. They asked me if I wanted to be told when I was about to go under, I said yes, and they did. That was honestly the part I was dreading the most, and it ended up being the best!
I woke up 2 hours later, and the first thing I said was: 'Can I please have some water' 😃 The struggle is real. When I was more awake I asked if I had drains, and was incredibly happy to find that I did not.
The nurse got me some food and came to check on me a couple of times. I honestly felt fine, just a bit woozy from the anesthesia. My friend picked me up and we got a taxi home.
The rest of the day I was absolutely in shock at how well I felt. No pain, no lack of appetite, just a bit tired and thirsty. I kept saying: 'I don't wanna jinx it, but I feel fine!'
POST-OP
I was allowed to shower two days after surgery and remove some of the tape, leaving the micropore tape on the scars only. I went for my follow-up appointment yesterday, where they changed those and told me it all looked good.I have another follow-up in a month but for now all I have to do is change the scar tape once a week. I am not on any meds and due back to work next week.
Basically, this is the reason I felt I had no reason to share my experience: my recovery has been great so far. I feel almost embarrassed by it. I have had no pain, my mobility is almost unchanged, I still cannot lift my arms above my head, but that is it.
Sleeping has been the biggest challenge, as I am a side sleeper and have to have an arm or hand on my forehead to fall asleep. Thankfully the combination of maternity U-shaped cushion + eye mask has allowed me to sort of mimic the side sleeping and forehead thing so that's been fine.
The other major concern for me was the compression garment. I really cannot tolerate tight clothes, I cut off all the top bit of my socks because the elastic band drives me insane. I used to wear a sports bra but not for longer than 3 hours at a time because after a while I would just feel so uncomfortable that all I could think about was to go home and take it off (and I often did). So yes, the tightest bra on earth 24 hours a day for 12 weeks is not something I was looking forward to. And I have to say, I have no advice on that because I am somehow managing. I don't know why or how. I am constantly aware of it, but I can cope, at least for now.
I don't know whether to attribute the good recovery to the fact I prepared well, or that the surgery was easy and there was no liposuction, or that I had been mentally waiting for this for 20 years, but I was ready for all the worst case scenarios, and instead I got the best one. I cannot even explain how relieved I am, to the point that I keep thinking this can't be real, that I actually did die during surgery and this is all a dream / parallel reality 😄
Anyways, I'm only 8 days post-op so I could still jinx it!
Thank you again to everyone in the trans community and in the subreddits covering all this - it made everything easier and better. Before this turns into an award-acceptance speech, I shall end this incredibly long post.
2024.05.01 14:20 aestheticcosmetic Chin Up- How Liposuction Can Finally Get Rid Of That Pesky Double Chin
We’ve all been there: you’re ready to go out. You’re fresh and clean. Your hair looks good. Your outfit is set. And then you spend an inordinate amount of time staring at your double chin in the mirror. No matter how you extend your neck or chin, it’s still there and it is ruining the whole ensemble. Fortunately, there are treatments available that can help you get rid of that double chin for good.
When most people envision liposuction, they imagine an intensive abdominal surgery. But it is also used to target stubborn fat deposits in areas all over the body, and the chin is one of the most popular targets. As the technology has raced forward, and the removal techniques have become more and more refined, double chin procedures are having a major moment. But how does double chin liposuction work, and what can you expect from the recovery process?
Originally Posted: https://aestheticandcosmeticsurgeons.com/blog/chin-up-how-liposuction-can-finally-get-rid-of-that-pesky-double-chin
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When most people envision liposuction, they imagine an intensive abdominal surgery. But it is also used to target stubborn fat deposits in areas all over the body, and the chin is one of the most popular targets. As the technology has raced forward, and the removal techniques have become more and more refined, double chin procedures are having a major moment. But how does double chin liposuction work, and what can you expect from the recovery process?
How Double Chin Liposuction Works
Double chin liposuction, or submental liposuction, utilizes a slim cannula (a small hollow tube) to suction out the excess fat. The results lead to improved jawline chin contouring, yielding a more sculpted, defined look.Originally Posted: https://aestheticandcosmeticsurgeons.com/blog/chin-up-how-liposuction-can-finally-get-rid-of-that-pesky-double-chin
2024.04.30 23:13 DaisyDogHunter 5 days post op - not prepared for this!!
I had liposuction on my torso, flanks, inner and outer thighs and knees, and an arm lift. Supposedly they removed almost 6 litres of fat, which they tell me is a lot. This isn’t my first plastic surgery, I’ve had 2 rounds of breast implants - but I swear I was not prepared for this recovery. 5 days post op and I’m still severely out of breath just walking across the floor, my fluid levels have evened out a bit so I’m not so dizzy. It I’m still swimmy-headed. Dr wanted to send me to the ER yesterday because they thought I was still dehydrated, but I started pounding the fluids. Anyone else have this experience? My husband is afraid I’ll develop blood clots (I’m on a blood thinner), but I’d really just like to be able to get back to some semblance of normal. Am I expecting too much too soon?
Update: thanks to you guys who recommended going to the ER, I ended up being admitted to the hospital for 2 days, my hemoglobin was severely low and I needed a transfusion. I’m so much better now!!!
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Update: thanks to you guys who recommended going to the ER, I ended up being admitted to the hospital for 2 days, my hemoglobin was severely low and I needed a transfusion. I’m so much better now!!!
2024.04.27 15:14 Key-Organization1087 Self-Awareness
Contemplating cosmetic procedures such as tummy tucks or liposuction demands a comprehensive grasp of the process. Though the concept may seem straightforward initially, my personal encounter uncovered the arduous journey of recovery. From persistent swelling and stress to discomfort, tightness, and protracted healing periods, the ordeal significantly impacted both my daily routine and intimate relationships. Moreover, unforeseen complications, such as an elevated risk of blood clots, highlight the imperative nature of meticulously researching potential hazards. This is particularly crucial for individuals grappling with pre-existing health conditions or engaging in detrimental habits like smoking.
The significance of exercising caution and maintaining realistic expectations cannot be overstated. Results from these procedures can vary significantly, underscoring the necessity of evaluating one's overall health and lifestyle beforehand. This proactive approach is essential due to the potential gravity of associated risks. By thoroughly assessing personal health factors and considering lifestyle choices, individuals can better mitigate the likelihood of complications and make informed decisions about pursuing cosmetic enhancements. Ultimately, embarking on such endeavors necessitates a balanced understanding of the potential benefits and risks, ensuring that the journey towards aesthetic transformation is approached with mindfulness and careful consideration.
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The significance of exercising caution and maintaining realistic expectations cannot be overstated. Results from these procedures can vary significantly, underscoring the necessity of evaluating one's overall health and lifestyle beforehand. This proactive approach is essential due to the potential gravity of associated risks. By thoroughly assessing personal health factors and considering lifestyle choices, individuals can better mitigate the likelihood of complications and make informed decisions about pursuing cosmetic enhancements. Ultimately, embarking on such endeavors necessitates a balanced understanding of the potential benefits and risks, ensuring that the journey towards aesthetic transformation is approached with mindfulness and careful consideration.
2024.04.26 22:51 Fuscia_snail Experience with thigh lipo and recovering solo
Hi all,
I have two questions. First, I have always wanted thigh liposuction. I am a petite person (5'4" and about 115 lbs), but my thighs have always been a little chubby, especially in the inner thigh area. I have gotten really into exercise, ran marathons, and carefully watched my diet and the results have been minimal. I am DYING to get inner thigh liposuction.
However, I've heard this is a difficult area to do, and in following this sub I almost never see people talking about getting it. Anyone here get thigh lipo (esp inner thighs) and how did it go? I would love to hear about your experience.
My other question has to do with recovery. I'm single and live alone, and my close friends and family mainly live in other states. I don't really want to ask anyone to uproot their lives in another state to come take care of me for however long it takes to recover, plus people can be judgmental and I'd really rather not tell anyone I'm getting plastic surgery. Does anyone here have experience recovering by yourself (from thigh lipo or another procedure)? Is it even possible?
Thank you!
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I have two questions. First, I have always wanted thigh liposuction. I am a petite person (5'4" and about 115 lbs), but my thighs have always been a little chubby, especially in the inner thigh area. I have gotten really into exercise, ran marathons, and carefully watched my diet and the results have been minimal. I am DYING to get inner thigh liposuction.
However, I've heard this is a difficult area to do, and in following this sub I almost never see people talking about getting it. Anyone here get thigh lipo (esp inner thighs) and how did it go? I would love to hear about your experience.
My other question has to do with recovery. I'm single and live alone, and my close friends and family mainly live in other states. I don't really want to ask anyone to uproot their lives in another state to come take care of me for however long it takes to recover, plus people can be judgmental and I'd really rather not tell anyone I'm getting plastic surgery. Does anyone here have experience recovering by yourself (from thigh lipo or another procedure)? Is it even possible?
Thank you!
2024.04.26 13:44 sculptureclinic Brazilian Butt Lifts: The Key to a Desirable Figure
 | https://preview.redd.it/3aivr79w9twc1.jpg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c46e5acec127cdb8d95b39e098ea0d9cd305e77 submitted by sculptureclinic to BBLSurgery [link] [comments] In recent years, the quest for a fuller, more contoured posterior has led many to explore various cosmetic solutions, with the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) emerging as a prominent choice. This surgical procedure not only enhances the size of the buttocks but also reshapes the entire profile, offering results that diet and exercise alone cannot achieve. Understanding the Brazilian butt liftThe Brazilian Butt Lift is a form of buttock augmentation that uses a person's own fat to create a more curvaceous and elevated appearance. Unlike implants, a BBL involves the transfer of fat from other parts of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, or thighs, into the buttocks. This dual approach not only enhances the buttocks, but also contours the areas where fat is removed, making it a comprehensive body reshaping solution.The procedureA typical BBL procedure follows a three-step process:
Benefits of a Brazilian Butt LiftChoosing a Brazilian Butt Lift offers several advantages:
Recovery and aftercareRecovery from a BBL varies among individuals, but typically, patients are advised to avoid sitting directly on their buttocks for at least two to three weeks. This precaution ensures that the newly transferred fat cells establish a stable blood supply.Post-operative care involves wearing compression garments, attending follow-up appointments, and adhering to a personalized recovery plan that includes gradual resumption of physical activities. Risks and considerationsAs with any surgical procedure, a Brazilian Butt Lift carries risks such as infection, scarring, and complications related to anaesthesia. Choosing a qualified and experienced surgeon is crucial to minimize these risks and achieve the desired outcome safely.Why pick Madrid for your BBL?Madrid has become a sought-after destination for those considering a BBL. The city offers top-tier cosmetic clinics with state-of-the-art facilities and renowned surgeons. Furthermore, the competitive pricing in comparison to other major cities and the high standards of pre-and post-operative care make BBL in Madrid a compelling choice for international patients.Selecting the right surgeonIt is essential to choose a surgeon with extensive experience in performing Brazilian Butt Lifts. Look for board-certified professionals who can provide before-and-after photos of their work and share patient testimonials.ConclusionA Brazilian Butt Lift can dramatically enhance your silhouette and boost your self-confidence. However, it's important to have realistic expectations and understand both the benefits and the risks involved. Remember, selecting the right surgeon is as crucial as the procedure itself to ensure safety, effectiveness, and satisfaction with the results. |
2024.04.23 23:07 isabelgibneyta 2 days post op and feeling great
I am so very happy with my recovery so far and want to shout from the rooftops, but shouting here will have to suffice.
On Monday morning I had my UK 34H or HH chest brought down to what will probably settle as a DD, with a tiny bit of side lipo under my arms (standard approach from my surgeon). He prepared for an FNG but didn't need to do that in the end. My nipples have always been without sensation and that hasn't changed, but they are reacting to touch and temperature change just as designed!
I had no nausea (got a patch behind my ear before surgery), no pain in hospital, and no pain now other than the liposuction bruises. On a 1 to 10 rating I never went above 2 and have been mostly just on paracetamol (had three 60mg doses of codeine in total so far and one of those was pre drain removal, not because I was already in pain).
It's now Wednesday morning here so I'm almost 48 hours post op. Other than not wanting to move my arms I feel completely normal and have been comfortably mobile since I got home yesterday morning. The advice here to practise squats beforehand has really paid off and I have no problem getting myself up and down even from ground level without involving my arms at all, so thank you all for that little gem!
I'm heading out on foot shortly to the nearest shopping mall (10 minute walk each way) to check out the range of zip front bra tops I can now wear, while wearing a trench coat that actually fits me now instead of looking like I shoved a cushion in there 😁
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On Monday morning I had my UK 34H or HH chest brought down to what will probably settle as a DD, with a tiny bit of side lipo under my arms (standard approach from my surgeon). He prepared for an FNG but didn't need to do that in the end. My nipples have always been without sensation and that hasn't changed, but they are reacting to touch and temperature change just as designed!
I had no nausea (got a patch behind my ear before surgery), no pain in hospital, and no pain now other than the liposuction bruises. On a 1 to 10 rating I never went above 2 and have been mostly just on paracetamol (had three 60mg doses of codeine in total so far and one of those was pre drain removal, not because I was already in pain).
It's now Wednesday morning here so I'm almost 48 hours post op. Other than not wanting to move my arms I feel completely normal and have been comfortably mobile since I got home yesterday morning. The advice here to practise squats beforehand has really paid off and I have no problem getting myself up and down even from ground level without involving my arms at all, so thank you all for that little gem!
I'm heading out on foot shortly to the nearest shopping mall (10 minute walk each way) to check out the range of zip front bra tops I can now wear, while wearing a trench coat that actually fits me now instead of looking like I shoved a cushion in there 😁
2024.04.22 16:32 Luna_Goddess_Dance “What can I do other than read some books”
Best recovery recommendations - for the PA?
He ‘never knows where to start’…
I’ve sent him things before but honestly I’m not 100% sure myself and don’t want to keep putting so much effort into his recovery when he doesn’t even do it. It’s been months. So whatever is recommended on this post he can look at and go off that if he doesn’t want to do his own research and work.
“We aren’t in America so there isn’t all the things available that other people do” (mainly CSAT) so, bonus for recovery recommendations that can be done and are available for Australia or better yet worldwide.
I know there’s plenty, he just never listens to me 🙂 so maybe if it’s all here in black and white he won’t downplay it. Or he will, who knows, caring less each time tbh. His grave to dig.
For reference: 5 months sober / white knuckling, sees a psychologist with interest in PA for EMDR therapy fortnightly (thinks this is the liposuction equivalent of recovery and once the sessions are done he will be basically healed and brand new 🙃🙂🙃🙂), reads a few articles here and there, keeps meaning to getting around to reading Patrick Carnes books, does a check in app - Brainbuddy. Still can barely stop himself scanning in public, is still massively in a guilt / shame shadow and dopamine is probably completely wrecked.
Kinda just getting over him acting like a sulking kid who is having to fight to not touch his pee pee and look at unlimited titties and b00bs
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He ‘never knows where to start’…
I’ve sent him things before but honestly I’m not 100% sure myself and don’t want to keep putting so much effort into his recovery when he doesn’t even do it. It’s been months. So whatever is recommended on this post he can look at and go off that if he doesn’t want to do his own research and work.
“We aren’t in America so there isn’t all the things available that other people do” (mainly CSAT) so, bonus for recovery recommendations that can be done and are available for Australia or better yet worldwide.
I know there’s plenty, he just never listens to me 🙂 so maybe if it’s all here in black and white he won’t downplay it. Or he will, who knows, caring less each time tbh. His grave to dig.
For reference: 5 months sober / white knuckling, sees a psychologist with interest in PA for EMDR therapy fortnightly (thinks this is the liposuction equivalent of recovery and once the sessions are done he will be basically healed and brand new 🙃🙂🙃🙂), reads a few articles here and there, keeps meaning to getting around to reading Patrick Carnes books, does a check in app - Brainbuddy. Still can barely stop himself scanning in public, is still massively in a guilt / shame shadow and dopamine is probably completely wrecked.
Kinda just getting over him acting like a sulking kid who is having to fight to not touch his pee pee and look at unlimited titties and b00bs