« on: July 25, 2019, 07:28:31 pm »
Thanks @Another Nikki , @AllieSF , and @Maddie !
The pre-op appointment with Dr. Ley went well. I even wore my "I got Ley'd in Scottsdale" t-shirt! I got another 'goody bag': a new peri bottle, some pads, stylish hospital underwear, stool softener, gauze pads, probiotics, arnica montana, bacitracin, hibiclens, and a few ice packs.
The appointment started off with my signing a release form. Next I got undressed and put on a robe, then I was taken to another room for a photo session -- five photos of my face from different angles. Dr. Ley soon joined us and welcomed me back with a smile and a big hug. She asked how I was doing, then checked out the results of the initial surgery.
I mentioned that urinating was sometimes an adventure, the stream occasionally comes over the seat! Dr. Ley said that was not uncommon, and she would take care of it. Occasionally I also see a little blood when I clean up after dilating. Dr. Ley didn't see any obvious causes, but said it could be caused by granulation in my vagina -- she will check that out while I am napping.
Next Dr. Ley explained their labiaplasty procedure. Apparently she came up with a new procedure for creating the labia minora and hooding the clitoris. She showed it to Dr. Meltzer, and they collaborated on a new process both of them now use to create a more pleasing outcome. They have been using the new procedure for about a year with great results.
Dr. Ley then asked me to stand so she could check on my breast augmentation. As soon as I opened my robe she said "Oh, you're the one!" She is amazed at my hips, apparently she doesn't see hips like mine on transgender women unless they start hormones pretty early. Dr. Ley said my breasts looked great, and I agreed!
Finally, we talked about the facial work. She will try to fix my hairline as much as possible, but we both know it won't be perfect. The brow work will smooth my forehead and raise my eyebrows a bit, in addition to removing most of the extra folds in my eyelids. As for the lip implants, she likes to go big -- 5mm in both my upper and lower lips. I was warned not to pucker or show a wide smile for at least two weeks, so don't be alarmed if my 'after' photos don't include my usual smile!
The surgery will start with my scalp, followed by brow work, then lip implants, and finally labiaplasty. It will be a long day for both of us, but I expect Dr. Ley will be much more tired than I will be. I will post a short update as soon as I can after surgery, but I probably won't be coherent until at least 7:30pm Pacific Time.
Love always -- Jessica Rose