Girls, how did you decide what surgeries to get?

[Charlie Nicki]

So I'm planning to get plastic surgery in the next couple of months. I already consulted 3 doctors and made up my mind about one in particular. The procedures I want to get are: Breast augmentation, liposculpture and rhinoplasty.

Now out of those 3, the only one that I'm 100% sure about is breast augmentation. I keep having second thoughts about the other 2, mostly about rhinoplasty; even though my doctor is certified and extremely experienced, I get scared that somehow my surgery will get botched and my nose will look awful...especially considering it isn't even that big.

Most people compliment me about my nose, my reasoning for doing this surgery is that I think my nose looks great for a man's face, but I could get some work done to make it a bit more feminine and therefore feminize my face a bit more (especially since I'm not getting anything else done in my face). All 3 doctors I consulted agreed on the procedure, none of them told me I was crazy or should forget it. It's actually regular people or friends who tell me I don't need it.

So now here I am wondering if the procedure could be a waste of money, not even having the big impact on my looks that I imagine it could, or even worse, that it somehow turns out awful and my face is disfigured. On the other hand I'm like...what if I'm wasting this big opportunity and later will regret not doing it and will end up getting the nosejob anyway? I said big opportunity because the doctor gave me a good price for all 3 procedures and it would be only one recovery period instead of doing multiple surgeries (which I definitely don't want).

How did you decide on the procedures you had? Did you have these fears as well?? Deep down I think I really need some reassurance and for people to tell me it's normal that I fear I'll end up looking like a monster but that it will all be ok. But no, ok please be honest.

[AnonyMs]

I don't think you're supposed to get BA until you've been on hrt for a good long time, and I'd guess the same probably applies to lipo.

[Dani]

You really should have 3 years of HRT before a BA. This will give you about 90% of your full potential for breast development from HRT alone. Then re-evaluate your needs.

FFS and all the facial procedures are really for the late transitioners like myself. If I did not really, really need FFS, I would have skipped that. A simple rhinoplasty is good for anyone who is not satisfied with their nose. Keep in mind that the scars last a long time.

Before you go for surgical liposuction, I suggest you take a look at cool-sculpting. It is cheaper, less invasive and it may do what you want. Consults are usually free of charge.

[Charlie Nicki]

Thanks for the feedback girls. In any case I was hoping to get answers from girls who had surgeries already and how they decided on them.

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[CarlyMcx]

I've seen too many bad outcomes from girls who get surgery too early—in particular, "double dome" boobs.  You get big implants early in transition, and the hormones cause natural breast tissue to grow on top of the implants.

Getting your nose done too early is also risky.  Hormones can soften the transitions between the nostrils and the main part of the nose, as well as widening the bridge and forming ramps of flesh from the cheeks.  All of those things happened to me in the first 18 months on HRT.

Have the liposculpture if you want.  But wait to do your nose and breasts.

FWIW I've been on HRT just under two years, and my initial consult for FFS is on April 26.  I'm not even considering BA until 2019.

[Allison S]

Sorry I don't have experience in this and maybe can't give you the response you're seeking, but I have to agree with everyone else here. You're young and from your other posts you haven't been on hrt a year yet? I know you just got an orchi. Please look up TransSISTAR Mardi on youtube she has a video (link: ) where she talks about her BA and that she wishes she waited to get it. Also, another youtuber commented on her video about this.

I just think you're so young and beautiful. Hrt can really change a lot and as was mentioned, even your nose. I heard that since our noses are made of cartilage it's more possible for them to shrink over time as opposed to actual bone (like our skull).

I know how hard it is. Of course if you feel like you absolutely have to have these surgeries it's all up to you, but you also don't want to rush.

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[Charlie Nicki]

Thank you for the responses ladies. Yes I think I might be rushing, I know some girls here had surgeries after only a few months on HRT. Recent events as well your opinions have made me reconsider my approach.

@Allison S: Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it.

[Allison S]

It's true. I don't know you in person and I know my advice really doesn't mean much. I just hope we learn from each other so we're not alone. Of course you're beautiful whether you decide on surgery or not. Continuing to strive for what you want and your dedication will take you far [emoji173]

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[Lady Skylar]

So I'm planning to get plastic surgery in the next couple of months. I already consulted 3 doctors and made up my mind about one in particular. The procedures I want to get are: Breast augmentation, liposculpture and rhinoplasty.

Now out of those 3, the only one that I'm 100% sure about is breast augmentation. I keep having second thoughts about the other 2, mostly about rhinoplasty; even though my doctor is certified and extremely experienced, I get scared that somehow my surgery will get botched and my nose will look awful...especially considering it isn't even that big.

Most people compliment me about my nose, my reasoning for doing this surgery is that I think my nose looks great for a man's face, but I could get some work done to make it a bit more feminine and therefore feminize my face a bit more (especially since I'm not getting anything else done in my face). All 3 doctors I consulted agreed on the procedure, none of them told me I was crazy or should forget it. It's actually regular people or friends who tell me I don't need it.

So now here I am wondering if the procedure could be a waste of money, not even having the big impact on my looks that I imagine it could, or even worse, that it somehow turns out awful and my face is disfigured. On the other hand I'm like...what if I'm wasting this big opportunity and later will regret not doing it and will end up getting the nosejob anyway? I said big opportunity because the doctor gave me a good price for all 3 procedures and it would be only one recovery period instead of doing multiple surgeries (which I definitely don't want).

How did you decide on the procedures you had? Did you have these fears as well?? Deep down I think I really need some reassurance and for people to tell me it's normal that I fear I'll end up looking like a monster but that it will all be ok. But no, ok please be honest.

I think you're absolutely gorgeous the way you look now. I could only wish to look as womanly and as gorgeous as you do once I actually start transitioning. Skylar

Skylar

[AnonyMs]

I think you should cross of you list any surgeon who's agreed to do BA this early in the process. Basically its unethical behavior. I'd also do a lot more research into surgeons.

[Maybebaby56]

Thanks for the feedback girls. In any case I was hoping to get answers from girls who had surgeries already and how they decided on them.

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Hi Charlie Nicki,

First of all, you look absolutely gorgeous. I had $35,000 of plastic surgery done to my face, and you look better than I do.

For me FFS was an absolute must, and given the WPATH requirements for one year of RLE before I could get letters for SRS, it had to come first. I did not feel I had the confidence to pass full-time without it.

The very last surgeries I had were a BA and hair transplants.  I was on HRT over two years, and I do feel it was important. I was asked to get a baseline mammogram before my BA, and the nurses said although my boobs were not large (I had a B cup) the breast tissue was dense and well-developed.  This is important as far as giving good aesthetic results after augmentation.  It gives a more natural look and better disguises any "rippling" that may occur in the implant.

FFS is not a surgery you need right now.  Wait until you are an old hag like me and really need it!

With kindness,

Terri

[Dani]

Wait until you are an old hag like me and really need it!

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I had my FFS done last year when I was 67 years old. I needed FFS much more than you, as I had also lost a lot of weight and at my age the skin did not recover at all. It just hung there. I needed a tummy tuck, brachioplasty, then FFS. I made the decision by looking in the mirror and making my own critical evaluation. Then I went for a consult with reputable surgeons. After that, I prioritized and decided what surgery comes first.


From one old hag to another, just do it. 

[Charlie Nicki]

You girls are great, thanks for all the kind messages. My picture is edited and I was wearing a wig so I don't really look like that but I hope I can achieve that look someday.

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[Lady Skylar]

You girls are great, thanks for all the kind messages. My picture is edited and I was wearing a wig so I don't really look like that but I hope I can achieve that look someday.

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Wig or not your face is really gorgeous. You could rock any wig, and turn any mans, or womans (even myself lol) head. I'm an mtf transgender woman but I hope I'll look half as pretty as you do even though I'm an older woman.

Skylar

[Charlie Nicki]

Wig or not your face is really gorgeous. You could rock any wig, and turn any mans, or womans (even myself lol) head. I'm an mtf transgender woman but I hope I'll look half as pretty as you do even though I'm an older woman.

Skylar

You are very sweet