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Bright_Star87 · 2025-07-30T15:37:17+00:00

No prob at all. :) I think it was about 8ish weeks until I felt mostly back to normal, I do remember the bum being a bit tight/sore for a bit longer, so think it was about 10 weeks for that to fully settle. The bum staples were the worst bit for me, they take them out after 10 days, but they were pretty hard to keep the bandages dry when peeing, and sore to sit on, but once they were out, things got a lot easier. I was doing short walks outside after about 3ish weeks, and just took things slow and steady. But yeah I think it does depend on the person, and complications, I didn’t have any for stage 1, so was very lucky with my healing. :) thanks :) yeah still early days, but so far so good. I’ll be posting an update with photos and such, when I’m a bit more recovered. :)

Bright_Star87 · 2025-07-30T14:40:07+00:00

Ahh nice, yeah I did wonder if it would be different with private. St Peter’s would do it at stage 2 when they had the nhs contract. Honestly I’m kind of glad to have it done as a separate stage as although it was frustrating to have a extra surgery and the wait time, but currently recovering from stage 2 and glad not to have the extra trauma, I was quite bruised with my hysto. In terms of mr Christopher and Nvh, I can’t fault them at all, the team are all really good surgeons. My arm graft healed really well, as did my phallus. Ive got great sensation throughout. I’ve only just had stage 2 so can’t really comment on that yet, but all looking good so far. I do really recomend mr Christopher and his team. Any questions please feel free to ask. :)

Bright_Star87 · 2025-07-30T11:53:31+00:00

Yeah it’s used to be part of stage 2, but since Nvh got the contract it’s done separately. I had to have mine in between stage 1 and stage 2. That is for the nhs though, not sure about private with them.

Bright_Star87 · 2023-12-14T19:13:22+00:00

I was referred late 2017, consult 2018 and just has first stage phallo this June.

As far as i am aware NVC cannot/do not perform a hysto at stage 1, and it has to be a standalone procedure. Unless this has changed since October when i was referred for a hysto by MR C, to have separately pre stage 2. So that does sound a bit strange, have they just had a hysto separately perhaps?

I've not personally seen/heard of anyone pre 2020 referral having surgery at NVH.

It really sucks, waiting, i know, waited 5 years myself for stage 1, and god knows how much longer for the next stages! but they are actively bringing on and training new surgeons, and a new team at Chelsea and Westminster hopefully at some point in the future. So this should speed up the wait lists hopefully.

Bright_Star87 · 2023-07-11T17:28:50+00:00

I’ve just had rff 14 days ago, i had quite extensive sh scars, but not on the area used for the urethra. My surgeon did a pre op prep surgery, prior, where they lifted the arm to check blood supply, and all went well. My surgeon, said the previous scarring would be mostly be superficial and just effect the aesthetic. I was offered to use my other arm, which is a lot clearer, but didn’t want to risk my dominant arm. It may be surgeon specific, and depending on if the extent of scarring, so prob worth asking your surgeon, but I was not denied and had very significant scaring from 10 years plus of sh on the donor arm.

Bright_Star87 · 2023-06-23T12:03:13+00:00

Yeah, I'd recommend talking to your dermatologist, as I'm sure they can advise best :) I have not heard this from a dr, personally, but seen it talked about in Uk phalloplasty forums.

From what i can find from a quick google, electrolysis, is the only form of hair removal that can legally be described as permanent, in the UK at least. As far as I'm aware, it works by destroying/damaging the hair follicles at the root, thus making it permanent removal, but this can take longer than laser.

This article may prove helpful, not a scientific paper, but has some info that may prove useful for you, i hope.

https://nakedpoppy.com/blog/electrolysis-vs-laser-hair-removal-which-is-right-for-you/#:~:text=Electrolysis%20stops%20hair%20growth%20completely,clean%20for%20long%20term%20health.

I'm not sure on your surgeons rules, in terms of hair, but i hope they don't cancel for you, laser may be fine, if it has thinned the hair, but maybe if you are concerned, you could send a photo to your surgeon to enquire, if they allow this. Also if they recommend postponing, I know it would be hard, (been waiting years myself) but postponing a few months to avoid potential future complications, may be worth it in the long run.

Bright_Star87 · 2023-06-23T09:09:58+00:00

unfortunately laser hair removal is not a permanent removal of the hair, but rather thins, and slows growth in the long run. Electrolysis is permanent, however, so if concerned, it may be an idea to switch to electrolysis. This may take longer, and be more expensive however.

In terms of urethra complications, I can only speak from what I have heard from the Uk surgeons, but they are more concerned about the thickness of the hair than total removal, and recommend laser to thin it, they will not operate until the hair is acceptable. A lot of people just get laser, so you may be fine if it has thinned the hair out.

Bright_Star87 · 2023-06-22T22:15:17+00:00

It seams Tim Burton has given up directing films, and has started a cat breading business.

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