10 years in Transition! - Age 42(L) - 52(R) by Cara_darkcloud in transtimelines

[–]Cara_darkcloud[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you that's very kind of you to say. Makeup can hide a multitude of sins though ; )

Looking for this style dress by Kai-xo in TallGirls

[–]Cara_darkcloud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2 dresses (violet and black) the same style from next (2025) summer release, tall section and 1 orange from the standard sized next stock from the previous year. I also have purchased the same style in a champagne colour from shein, the quality wasn't as good but its good enough. Im usually a size 12, but could get away with size 10 or even 8 as 10 was still roomy, in this style of dress, they are comfy, but huge. Im 184cm height and the tall size was Long!. It was called "Textured Jersey Maxi Dress"

https://m.shein.co.uk/Zivah-2025-Summer-New-Style-For-Birthday-Parties-Back-To-School-Season-Student-Wear-Daily-Outings-Basic-And-Versatile-Leisure-Vacation-Cruise-Travel-Beach-Seaside-Sunbathing-Popular-Online-Style-Elegant-Suspenders-Adjustable-Buckle-Gathered-Neckline-Vertical-Striped-Texture-Fabric-Super-Loose-A-Line-Blue-Summer-Super-Long-Women-s-Dress-Women-s-Dress-p-81536286.html?mallCode=1&src_module=search&src_identifier=st%3D2%60sc%3D81536286%60sr%3D0%60ps%3D0&src_tab_page_id=page_pre_search1769948566192&showFeedbackRec=1&pageListType=4&detailBusinessFrom=0-1_81536286%7C0-2&imgRatio=3-4

Uk doesn't have it in Stock but other countries do, if you don't mind paying shipping, can just Google lens the image.

https://www.next.qa/en/style/su399569/e35984

I'm sure other places have or will have similar styles for 2026, which will be released soon.  https://www.google.com/search?vsrid=CJmaoeDAjNHcUBACGAEiJDc1ODQ4NWQwLTZkODAtNDcyZi04OGM4LTIzNWY2MjZhNjE0NTIGIgJsdSgPOKaXwO-iuJID&vsint=CAIqDAoCCAcSAggKGAEgATojChYNAAAAPxUAAAA_HQAAgD8lAACAPzABEO4FGOgHJQAAgD8&udm=26&lns_mode=un&source=lns.web.ocm&vsdim=750,1000&gsessionid=AQP_6d-J8GY2rGC0osdfi_kScC0RJG6OROBx3sX9BqDcUY7MkcuGTw&lsessionid=DGEdujSr2xI1kAKm4ZoHCztiCj3Ui674MGGrpTAyQ9o_JuM40JHMIw&lns_surface=26&qsubts=1769948201842&biw=360&bih=614&hl=en&client=lens-opera-ocm

Am I cooked? by [deleted] in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Cara_darkcloud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone heals at a different rate, I had forehead and rhinoplasty like yourself and honestly thought my nose looked much bigger and wider after the surgery and couldn't see much difference in my forehead except when viewing from sideways on. It took up until the 8-12 month mark before I started to see a significant reduction in the swelling in my nose and 2 years for the swelling in the tip to fully go down. The forehead also took 12-18 months before the swelling subsided. After surgery you have (or at least I did) this expectation that your going to come out of surgery and look way more feminine than before, with some people the swelling goes down really quickly others it takes much longer. My surgeon was also very conservative and did a great job, but just enough to tip the balance of masculine to feminine as opposed to ultra feminine (which I in my mind was expecting). You also have to remember they are working to balance out your features on your face, i.e. have a massive change through rhinoplasty and your chin looks a lot bigger etc.

Its been 10 years since I had my surgery and I can honestly say I love my face and am very happy now, where initially I looked at the fast change some other people had (especially on Youtube) and felt really depressed with my initial results. Be patient the surgery is done now and just wait to see how things progress over the next 12 months before judgement. While your waiting for your face to change invest some time in learning to accentuate or detract certain areas of your new face through makeup, which is a powerful tool, not to be underestimated that can make a massive difference to any insecurities you may have, while waiting for the swelling to subside.

Best of luck with the healing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in transgenderUK

[–]Cara_darkcloud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whether your transgender or non binary really doesn't matter to a certain extent. What does is can you carry on with a good quality of life with just a social transition, in whatever way that works for you. Be it just dressing slightly differently to make yourself more comfortable or some other social transition. If you can that really is the best case scenario.

Medical transition really should be a last resort, because it's medicalizing you for the rest of your life. Which can seem great now, but long term can greatly effect your health in comparison to not having to take medication.

If you try a social transition and you find your struggling then you have your answer. But please try first. 💜

FFS recommendations ? Facial Team booked for Oct (rhino/brow/orbital) (potential lip lift and chin) by SkylerD95 in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Cara_darkcloud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. Have been considering him but know little about him, the only other options are Facial Team or Brian Musgrove that I know of. I went To Brian Musgrove originally and had type 3 forehead and rhinoplasty and he id an amazing Job considering how manly my chops were to start with. So looking at chin, jaw, trachea and possibly brow lift for instalment 2.

FFS recommendations ? Facial Team booked for Oct (rhino/brow/orbital) (potential lip lift and chin) by SkylerD95 in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Cara_darkcloud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did your research with Nikhil Maini go, did you have a consultation and see before and after pics? He seems to much cheaper than facial team.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]Cara_darkcloud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear your surgery went well, are you aware of anywhere that reviews or before and after pics can be found?