SRS Scars?

[mfox]

Unfortunately I was really ambitious when I was going through laser hair removal, and my pubic hair was permanently removed when we were doing my abdomen a few years ago.  I only realised now that this might make hiding SRS scars more challenging..

Are there any surgeons known for leaving less visible scars during SRS?  Anyone post-op who feels they can shave without scars becoming really visible?

[Dena]

My surgery is 33 years old but even when it was brand new, there were no visible scars showing. Any place where tissue was cut and rejoined was hidden in a skin fold or crease. A detailed close up exam might show something but I have appeared nude in a woman's public shower and the only remark I have ever received was about some insect bites I received. I would suggest you learn a bit more about the surgery you are interested in to ease your mind about the finale outcome.

[Laura_7]

You might talk with the surgeons about scars.
Some give hints like cicaplast, and together with a healthy nutrition they might fade after half a year.

Just in case some surgeons even offer tatooing services.

I personally would not overthink, but use some hints for scars and a good nutrition.

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,190515.msg1697107.html#msg1697107

Some people might react allergic to Vit E, so testing on a small spot might be advisable
(should be written on the package anyway).


hugs

[Zumbagirl]

My surgery was about 12 years ago and I did extensive genital electrolysis before surgery, so that afterwards I am hairless in the area between my legs. I can tell you quite honestly that I was left with literally no scars or any kind of outward appearance that I might be anything but just another woman if that area sees the light of day. My surgery took a good solid year to heal and to feel normal. My surgery was in 2003 with Dr Brassard in Montreal. Hope that helps!

[Jenna Marie]

It definitely depends on the surgeon and technique, but also on your own body. I went to Brassard in 2012, and I ended up with two visible scars, one down the middle of each of my labia majora, each about 2" long and 1/4" wide. It was pretty obvious when it was first healing (though I was amazed that there weren't any *other* scars), but at this point both have faded to a slight pinkish discoloration. I know what I'm looking at and exactly where to look, but to anyone else it looks like a natural variation in skin tone. I assume all the other stitches must have been placed in folds or else simply didn't scar.

I recommend looking at photos of surgeons' results, and in your case I'll even go against my usual recommendation that fully healed photos are better - you want to get a sense of stitch and scar placement.