Shaving armpits for surgery?

xander · September 23, 2013, 07:46:26 AM

Do I need to shave or trim my armpits before I go in for surgery?
They're a bit bushy :/

Natkat · September 23, 2013, 10:13:23 AM

I had to do that + if I had hair like on my cheast and such. but I didnt at that time.

kaiju · September 23, 2013, 02:55:09 PM

I shaved mine as per my surgeon's request. It was a little annoying, but in the long run I was fine after.

Magnus · September 23, 2013, 04:54:11 PM

Depending on if this is the bilateral... with those sometimes they have to go up to that area and you will have to or else will be clean-shaven. It's not worth the risks of infection to keep them (but really, don't think they would permit it for the same reason). Best to handle it yourself, IMO. They'll grow back quick enough.

Congrats, by the way. Speedy healing.

Bimmer Guy · September 23, 2013, 08:18:39 PM

I am scheduled with Garramone for 10/10/13. I know that he requires shaving. Good luck on your surgery!

Mattfromengland · September 23, 2013, 09:50:11 PM

Quote from: Brett on September 23, 2013, 08:18:39 PM
I am scheduled with Garramone for 10/10/13.

I am sooooooooooooooooo jealous!!!!! In a good way of course

aleon515 · September 24, 2013, 01:47:59 PM

Quote from: Brett on September 23, 2013, 08:18:39 PM
I am scheduled with Garramone for 10/10/13. I know that he requires shaving. Good luck on your surgery!

I don't think we'll pass each other, you are 20 days before me.

Anyway I would do it if you are getting a double incision even if they don't tell you to. The bandages will cover you and stick to hair. So do the chest too, if you have chest hair.

--Jay

tvc15 · September 24, 2013, 03:53:18 PM

I did not shave and was not told to. But when I came out of anaesthesia my pit and chest hair were magically gone.

Elijah3291 · September 24, 2013, 04:15:05 PM

Garramone asked me to shave, otherwise your bandages and tape are gonna rip at the hairs, ow

good luck!

Bimmer Guy · September 24, 2013, 10:22:33 PM

Quote from: aleon515 on September 24, 2013, 01:47:59 PM

I don't think we'll pass each other, you are 20 days before me.

Anyway I would do it if you are getting a double incision even if they don't tell you to. The bandages will cover you and stick to hair. So do the chest too, if you have chest hair.

--Jay

Another Garramone guy!

I wonder what percentage of top surgeries done in the U.S. are done by him nowadays? It seems like he does the majority of them, but of course that could just be my perception since he is doing mine.

Top surgery is now his sole procedure. He told me he does 15-16 a week.

Anyone have any thoughts on that?

aleon515 · September 24, 2013, 10:28:57 PM

Well he does 500+ a year. It must be some kind of record. And I don't know what else he might do.

(he must take some weeks off?!) There are other surgeons who must do a lot of them too, but quite a few of them do other procedures as well. I think one thing it says its that there a LOT of transguys, because I am pretty sure MOST top surgeries are not done by him even though he does lots of them.

--Jay

Felix · September 25, 2013, 02:27:12 AM

I didn't because nobody told me to and it didn't cross my mind. Awoke to find them shaved. You should probably do it yourself xD

John Smith · September 25, 2013, 08:53:39 AM

I trimmed my pits in advance for the sake of hygiene since I knew washing would be tricky after. Did nothing to the chest as it hadn't been brought up. When I woke, they had shaved my chest, but pits were as before.

Actually, now that I'm 2 weeks post op, the regrowth of my chest hair has probably caused me the most discomfort thus far. ._.

xander · September 25, 2013, 04:53:52 PM

So I intended to trim back a bit before the big day but in my stress fuelled rush I forgot.

It doesn't look like my pits have been touched. I have a post surgical binder on and the bandages are inside that so there's no sticky stuff to worry about. I am a little concerned about hygiene but I'll cross that bridge when i come to it.

spacerace · September 25, 2013, 04:56:27 PM

I hope it went well Xander. Congrats !

Kreuzfidel · September 25, 2013, 09:10:25 PM

Quote from: aleon515 on September 24, 2013, 10:28:57 PM
Well he does 500+ a year. It must be some kind of record. And I don't know what else he might do.
(he must take some weeks off?!) There are other surgeons who must do a lot of them too, but quite a few of them do other procedures as well. I think one thing it says its that there a LOT of transguys, because I am pretty sure MOST top surgeries are not done by him even though he does lots of them.

--Jay

That is an amazing number. Honestly, I had no idea there were/are that many trans men in just the US alone. Considering how many my Aussie surgeon does, too - it's amazing to know that we are pretty much everywhere.

Bimmer Guy · September 25, 2013, 09:49:17 PM

Quote from: xander on September 25, 2013, 04:53:52 PM
So I intended to trim back a bit before the big day but in my stress fuelled rush I forgot.

It doesn't look like my pits have been touched. I have a post surgical binder on and the bandages are inside that so there's no sticky stuff to worry about. I am a little concerned about hygiene but I'll cross that bridge when i come to it.

Hi, there! How did it go? How are you feeling? Congrats!

-Brett

xander · September 26, 2013, 03:46:08 AM

Thanks guys, it went really well.
I'm walking around the hospital and I have a lot more movement than I expected in my upper body.
I'm feeling pretty good. Looking forward to having a peek, should get a little look tomorrow

aleon515 · September 26, 2013, 11:56:47 AM

Quote from: xander on September 26, 2013, 03:46:08 AM
Thanks guys, it went really well.
I'm walking around the hospital and I have a lot more movement than I expected in my upper body.
I'm feeling pretty good. Looking forward to having a peek, should get a little look tomorrow

Be careful re: reaching and stretching out the scars. Listen to your doctor and be a good boy. LOL,

Glad you are feeling reasonably well.

--Jay

Mattfromengland · September 26, 2013, 08:18:56 PM

Quote from: xander on September 26, 2013, 03:46:08 AM
Thanks guys, it went really well.
I'm walking around the hospital and I have a lot more movement than I expected in my upper body.
I'm feeling pretty good. Looking forward to having a peek, should get a little look tomorrow

Congrats. Glad to hear it went well!!!

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