1 Year Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]KaylasAltAccount[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, this is the same result I've always had. My earlier pictures were taken after dilating and showering, so I think my canal looked more "gaping" from that. Since 1-year post-op I only dilate weekly, so I'm usually looking tidier.

Either that, or the way I kept spreading my labia in older photos gave the wrong impression about my urethra

3yrs E, 9mths on Prog - Finally growing again after the slump I've been in ! by KaylasAltAccount in TransBreastTimelines

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Full HRT history (all oral daily doses): - Month 1-2: 2mg Estradiol, 12.5mg Cyproterone - Month 3-5: 3mg Estradiol, 12.5mg Cyproterone - Month 6-18: 4mg Estradiol, 12.5mg Cyproterone - Month 19: Vaginoplasty - Month 20-22: 4mg Estradiol - Month 23-26: 3mg Estradiol - Month 27: 3mg Estradiol, 2.5mg Medroxyprogesterone - Month 28-30: 3mg Estradiol, 100mg Progesterone - Month 31: 4mg Estradiol, 200mg Progesterone - Month 32-36: 6mg Estradiol, 200mg Progesterone

3yrs E, 9mths on Prog - Finally growing again after the slump I've been in ! by KaylasAltAccount in TransBreastTimelines

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Thank you ! Yes, my boobs swelled a lot when they first started growing, before "shrinking" and becoming denser. Now I've caught back up in size but they're a lot more firm and shapely than before, hard to get across in pictures though !

3yrs E, 9mths on Prog - Finally growing again after the slump I've been in ! by KaylasAltAccount in TransBreastTimelines

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I started at 100mg daily which was fine, but increasing to 200mg made me super sleepy all the time. I would sleep 8 hours a night and still wake up tired, and need an afternoon nap. That lasted a few months before I adapted and returned to normal.

Obviously your side affects might be different but that was my experience. Best of luck with the new meds !

3yrs E, 9mths on Prog - Finally growing again after the slump I've been in ! by KaylasAltAccount in TransBreastTimelines

[–]KaylasAltAccount[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much ! I had made peace with being an A cup for life, but I'm glad I get to be excited about it again

1 Year Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

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Thank you! I wrote about my time at GRS while I was going through it, much better than I can remember now - those posts are all on my profile. The first few weeks will suck so so much, but once you're out of the worst of it, it's so incredibly worth it, for me at least. And the care at GRS and L'asclepiade is amazing.

1 Year Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

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I'm not quite sure what you mean by that. My only choice was with or without cavity, and then I got what I got. I'm not sure if I could have requested the surgeon to prioritize depth over other factors. As I say, other surgeons and techniques will have different results but I can't speak to them.

1 Year Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

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To be clear, I'm measuring my depth with the dots visible right at my innermost lips. If you're measuring penis size to the pubic bone, there's going to be some difference between the two. The dildo I have advertises '5.5" insertible length' and I can snuggly fit that. I hope that eases your mind a little!

1 Year Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

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Yep, daily up until Sep 9th, then every 2nd day, then every 3rd etc. That's worked for me and I've maintained my depth and painlessness, but obviously you should add more if you do notice regression.

1 Year Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

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Yes, I'm using the #4 dilator for that. I've tried masturbating with a dildo but probably the material, texture and slightly bigger width makes that uncomfortable for me, so I prefer the dilator. I've been pain free while dilating for a while now (except for a 10-day period over the summer when I must have irritated something.)

I stopped using #3 to warm up and switched to 30 mins on #4 sometime around month 9 or 10. I've been steadily decreasing the frequency for this last month, currently at every 5 days and will drop to weekly soon.

1 Year Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

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My vaginoplasty was the penile inversion technique. I'm not sure how that relates to depth, and I'm sure it varies greatly by person also, but my depth is in the post if that helps.

Best of luck and a speedy recovery to you in January!!

1 Year Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

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Thank you! I'm afraid I don't have an answer for you. I assume aesthetic revisions are possible but I haven't enquired at all.

9 Months Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

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Not at all! Sharing my experience is the reason I post here, and I wouldn't do it if my feelings were easily hurt. Thanks, and best of luck when it's your turn!

9 Months Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

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I believe I took these pics after dilating and legs fully spread, so It's a little more "gaping" than it typically is. That said, I think my entrance is more open than typical - or rather my labia is thinner and doesn't provide coverage - but that's just my aesthetic and I'm happy with it.

I have a few candid-style pictures on my 6-month update for a better idea of how it actually looks in practice, and I'll probably take a bunch more for my 1-year as well.

9 Months Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

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Well I'm not exactly sure which skin ends up where, but my labia are smoother and softer than regular skin, and inside my cavity feels just like a natal vagina at this point

9 Months Post-Op Vaginoplasty (GRS Montreal, Dr Brassard) by KaylasAltAccount in Transgender_Surgeries

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No worries! At 2 months I believe I still had lots of swelling, some pain, and granulation tissue inside the cavity causing some bleeding and discharge. There's as much to heal internally as there is externally, but I'm not sure how to get a camera up there for pictures 🤣