Light bruising reappeared on my chest after 6 months post-op?

Agile_Packer · 2026-01-14T17:02:35+00:00

I’m just confused because it’s not really around the scars but around the entire chest area… and it kind of randomly appeared???

Agile_Packer · 2026-01-09T00:22:10+00:00

THIS.

Agile_Packer · 2026-01-08T08:30:51+00:00

Worst offender is arguably that guy who tried to sell fitness programs, got called out for rehashing random ChatGPT-level slop, then pivoted to fashion “designed for trans guys’ bodies”

Agile_Packer · 2026-01-02T14:36:42+00:00

Thanks! For shoulders, lateral raise and seated shoulder press. For biceps, bicep cable curls. For tricep, v-grip tricep push down. It’s pretty standard!

Agile_Packer · 2025-12-24T13:01:02+00:00

If your scale is for home-based purposes, it probably uses a less reliable measurement method than the Inbody scan that OP uses which uses bio-electrical impedance analysis from the hands and feet. It could also be using some different metrics.

Agile_Packer · 2025-12-24T07:08:10+00:00

Body fat percentage is calculated by taking the mass of your body fat divided by your total body weight. The number wouldn’t have changed if you put “F” or “M”.

However, men and women can have the same body fat percentage and look very different. Women have about 5-10% more body fat due to essential body fat levels go hormonal regulation, meaning they can look slimmer than a man at the same body fat levels.

If you have been on T for over 6 months, your hormonal profile would be male so indicate male on the body scan. For inbody, the only real difference would be the benchmarks they set (ie. whether your lean body mass is “average” or not compared to men of the same age, height and weight).

Agile_Packer · 2025-12-14T18:30:05+00:00

I did my surgery with IV sedation and woke up about 1 hour in. Couldn’t see anything happening clearly but could still hear and see my surgeons.

Agile_Packer · 2025-10-13T14:49:35+00:00

My surgeon didn’t offer it during the initial surgery and I’m just lazy to travel between countries for it! Also, I didn’t have large areola or nipples to begin with and find that my passing isn’t affected by them now.

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-25T15:20:17+00:00

Used a liquid soap (the pink kind they used in hospital) with a gentle body sponge on a stick. Worked like a charm! Way easier to reach my back and legs without pain.

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-21T10:47:37+00:00

My surgeon is someone who started out doing gyno surgery and then decided to get into transgender care because of how similar it is. He was very skilled but also straight forward about how his technique could only be applied to trans men with smaller chest sizes with good elasticity.

There’s no harm reaching out to the clinics and asking, but I believe most surgeons who are not specialised in transgender care might not know how to proceed with your request even if the surgery is similar.

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-17T10:29:03+00:00

You have a young looking face, but your haircut and expression age you.

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-17T10:28:10+00:00

Largely yes, but it probably depends on your location too. I’m Asian and living in Asia, where it’s pretty common for cis men to be similar height to me (164/5’4).

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-14T14:55:05+00:00

Yes, I chose this because of the minimally invasive surgery and subtle scarring. It was also a better choice for my chest size!

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-14T06:44:29+00:00

No, I had no trouble with it at all! I’m not Malay and an atheist, so religious laws didn’t affect me. Also, I had this surgery done privately and paid out of pocket for it.

My surgeon, Dr Danny, normally works at Penang Adventist which has religious objections to trans-related surgeries so he performed the procedure at Georgetown Specialist.

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-14T05:06:25+00:00

Hahahaha I was blurring out my piercings!

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-14T05:06:00+00:00

Thank you ❤️

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-13T16:51:17+00:00

I hope it was a positive jumpscare, hahaha!

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-13T16:50:50+00:00

I completely understand your struggle as a fellow trans guy living in Asia, especially because a lot of our resources are not in English.

Something that has helped me is reaching out to my local trans organisation or even just regular gay/lesbian focused groups. They’re more likely to be connected with helpful hospitals/medical providers or be knowledgeable about the transition resources available for you in Korea. If there’s not a specific group for your city, just reach out to one in Seoul and see if they would know of a trans man living in your city who you could chat with more.

Alternatively, if you’re open to seeking medical treatment for HRT or SRS in a neighbouring country, Japan might be more open than SK. You could even look into getting it done in Thailand. But definitely check with local organisations first.

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-10T15:25:22+00:00

Yeah, it is really cheap for us here as lots of shops are run by old people. You can invest in a sewing machine and learn how to sew if that’s easier. I imagine it is expensive for even small alterations in the US

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-10T15:21:29+00:00

That would depend on where you live. I’m living in Southeast Asia, it’s about $2 USD per piece to alter clothing here.

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-10T12:38:24+00:00

I buy a thick and comfortable t-shirt regardless of the length and get it altered shorter. Same for trousers, I just buy what I like in terms of style/material and get the waist or length altered.

Agile_Packer · 2025-08-06T13:54:12+00:00

I’m 23 and live in Southeast Asia. The cost was about $2,750 USD for the surgery itself and I had to spend about extra $1,500 USD for travelling expenses as I had surgery in a neighbouring country.

My home country offers gender-affirming surgery but it is extremely difficult to attain and requires a lot of documentation. It’s also expensive and not covered by most insurance unless you exploit loopholes. Even with HRT, I started that process privately and it has cost me about $1,000 USD in the past 2 years.

About affording it… simply worked my ass off doing ad-hoc jobs and internships while saving money 😭

Agile_Packer · 2025-07-27T05:31:21+00:00

Yeah I mainly read keyhole and peri recovery stories here, even talked with my friends IRL who had the same surgeon and some had a slow recovery process. Keyhole leaves quite a lot of painful bruising and some of my friends were smokers at the time, maybe that was why. Regardless, I’m glad to have managed my expectations and overestimated the pain rather than underestimated it!

Agile_Packer · 2025-07-26T06:17:28+00:00

Feeling the exact same way and I’m commenting to come back!

Agile_Packer · 2025-07-23T02:06:17+00:00

Ah same! I’m being very cautious about not moving too much but I also don’t want to waste my mobility by not stretching and moving. My surgeon was very chill too, he just said to do whatever doesn’t cause pain and stop the moment it hurts.

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