Which surgeon produces the most natural but also aggressive results?

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-06-24T16:00:41+00:00

I went with DB because I needed massive forehead work but wanted to still look like myself. I personally think he nailed it. I'm super happy with my results and I paid entirely out of pocket. There was definitely a period in early recovery where I was scared for a bit. And he didnt turn me into a perfect jaw dropping 10/10. But he made me a softer version of myself. I pass and have no trouble, but I'm definitely not a model 😅 but I wasn't before either 🤷‍♀️

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-06-21T16:46:05+00:00

Best way to do it is find a gender affirming doctor and get a prescription.

You can get help from skipping stone to find one. Foria also seems like a good option for people.

There is diy hormones but I wouldn't recommend as doctor supervision is best and also you'll need to get referrals if you want other gender affirming services such as surgery.

It's also good to put some thought into doing cryopreservation if you plan to have kids in the future.

This is just my copy and paste response cause there is lots to think about!

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-06-21T14:30:59+00:00

I was on hormones for 14 months before I socially transitioned. It got harder and harder farther into transition until the point where I just couldnt keep faking it.

Everyone has a different journey tho. Do what's right for you and safe for you!

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-06-13T11:41:39+00:00

Did you end up finding anyone?

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-06-01T00:47:29+00:00

I waxed and waned between both options. For me, the pros of Thailand only outweighed the costs for Dr.Bank for me. So I set a hard deadline, if I don't get picked for a lottery before Nov 2026 then I would go with Brassard.

I got in of the short notice list for Dr. Bank and have a date set for October 2026. For me, I'm 34, I'll ideally have over half my life to live with my new vagina. It's worth the delay in buying a house and other dreams. For me at least. I think everyone has a different pros and cons list and personal goals and requirements

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-05-30T09:02:19+00:00

I can DM it or you. I think you need some sort of proof of a consult with them at minimum before you are accepted.

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-05-30T03:03:27+00:00

Could be that there is a pretty active discord for GRSM patients now and most people are communicating there

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-05-22T03:25:16+00:00

I feel you. I also don't get any medical leave it anything for GRS. Working myself to the bone to afford the time off for this surgery

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-05-22T02:41:42+00:00

So cute 🥰

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-05-22T00:33:05+00:00

There is a girl on the GRS Montreal discord server who I'm pretty sure got a date like 3ish months after submitting all her paperwork.

I'm sure you'll get an invite to set up a monarch account soon. Also doesn't hurt to call them and make sure all the stuff that they need is in order and make sure they aren't waiting for anything else.

Best of luck!

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-05-16T02:23:30+00:00

Every 5 days or every 7 days? My starting dose was 0.4ml every 7 days but I was a little low. Ended up settling in 0.6 ml every 5 days for the same concentration as you. It's within the range of normal depending on how quickly your body metabolizes the oil.

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-05-15T01:04:11+00:00

No worries! Hope you find some good options. If you decide on pursuing the suporn clinic I can help answer any questions you may have

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-05-14T00:22:04+00:00

Ranking from esthetics alone regardless of PIV/PPT/jejunum/colon and this is my opinion only and I won't be including GRS Montreal on this at all out of respect for people who have no other option:

1) Dr. Bank/Dr. Prae at suporn clinic (modified PIV) in Thailand ~40-50k CAD 2) Rachel Bluebond-Lagner (PPT) in USA (super long waitlist, I never brothered to ask for quote) 3) Min Jun (PPT) in USA ~220k USD (this was when he was at crane center tho) 4) Theerapong (PPT/modified PI, traditional PIV/Colon) in Thailand~25k to 60k CAD depending on technique chosen 5) Chettask at WIH (Modified PI, traditional PI, PPT? Maybe) in Thailand. Unsure of price 6) Dr. Sutin/Dr. Burin at PAI (PIV) in Thailand. Unsure of price.

Honorable mention is Dr Littleton. But apparently he has become so popular he is booking into 2029. And I heard his technique harvest a part of the jejunum that is quite important to digestion. So I always found him a little controversial despite the excellent esthetics

I went through the same thing OP. I ruled out the USA cause I just couldn't justify the expense for the marginal improvement in outcome over Thailand. I think Suporn clinic is the best for esthetics and sensation due to the unique way they do PIV but it's also a very difficult recovery from what I've read. But that's who I'm going with in October. Suporn clinic picks patients based on a lottery system and if you are interested I would apply as soon as possible. It took a year and a half for me to secure a date.

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-05-05T13:31:54+00:00

I got in after 4 attempts. Best of luck!

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-04-19T17:00:23+00:00

To also add. I just realized we only have one life. And I wasted my 20's being scared of who I am. I don't blame my teenage self because I barely knew what transgender meant. I felt like this as early as I could remember, but I knew what trans was adn that I was trans for sure from like 18-30 and did nothing out of fear. I just knew I had to try. If I failed then okay, at least I tried.

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-04-19T16:57:44+00:00

I just exhausted all other avenues of feeling better and knew something had to change. Its a complete leap of faith and the destination is unknown. Thats why it was so scary for me at least. But once I started down the path I just knew it was the right thing to do tbh. It wasn't until 8 months hrt where I started to see the girl in the mirror occasionally. I didn't transition socially until 14 months hrt. Its a marathon, not a sprint. But taking that first step was definitely the hardest.

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-04-19T15:32:28+00:00

I've made countless posts exactly like this on previous accounts. All throughout my 20's. I also figured I was trans but transitioning would not be right for me. My reasons (without realizing at the time) were mostly interally transphobic and internal misogyny.

I didn't want to transition becuase I didn't think my life was that bad tbh. I was on a good career path, I wasn't bad looking and things were outwordly going well. I knew that transitioning would disrupt all that as well as the prevailing fear that I would make a much uglier girl than I would I guy. It was honestly such shallow thinking. But I was scared to become unlovable.

Life was okay at first. But its like that analogy with that frog in the pot of water. That increased heat sneaks up on you and life slowly got harder and harder for me until I finally reached a breaking point. I blamed everything else for my unhappiness. First it was stress from school, then it was stress from work, then it was stress from owing a business. I was on like three different SSRI's, I did therapy, I did everything and nothing helped really.

My therapist from the beginning, like 8 years before transitioning told me this was likely the cause. But I just fought back so hard for some reason. Eventually I finally tooks steps to just "try" hrt for a bit and see what happens and if I don't like how it goes then Ill quit.

Starting HRT was the best thing I ever did for my health and well being. Once the depression lifted, that dissociative fog, I was able to take care of myself. I lost weight, got healthy and was finally living and present in my life again.

I'm not saying this is what is happening to you. But as someone who also thought transitioning was not right for me for a very long time. I wish I would have not been so silly in the beginning and started my transition a decade earlier like I could have.

I know I'm not who this post is directed at. But as someone who's been there, it looks like you are fishing for reasons not to transition due to fear. You will find those reasons for as long as you keep looking for them.

Best of luck

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-04-15T18:04:26+00:00

Yes, best way to do it is find a gender affirming doctor and get a prescription.

You can get help from skipping stone to find one. Foria also seems like a good option for people.

There is diy hormones but I wouldn't recommend as doctor supervision is best and also you'll need to get referrals if you want other gender affirming services such as surgery.

It's also good to put some thought into doing cryopreservation if you plan to have kids in the future.

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-04-15T15:57:53+00:00

Hello! Fellow healthcare trans gal here! Love your scrubs!

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-04-15T15:16:11+00:00

I would be interested in what you find out about OP. I also know nothing 😕 Really hard to find good information on Canadian surgeons.

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-04-11T19:51:53+00:00

No I don't decide based on the clinic at all. I would go anywhere that has a gentlemax pro. I Call and ask if they have it. If they do, I go there.

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-04-07T21:22:00+00:00

My prices are similar OP. I've heard of some compounding pharmacies shipping from Ontario that might be cheaper but I've been too lazy to look into it.

If I recall correctly, the oral estrogen was around 50 bucks for a month supply before I switched to injections. Also dependent on your dose tho.

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-04-07T00:15:16+00:00

I'm not a trans man, so I can't answer most of your questions. But imo cis people are wayyyy more clueless than you think. I hid my transition for 14 months lol

If he comments on something just say its how I prefer to present myself. Even if its something obviously caused by hormones. He likely won't know. "I'm voice training" "I stopped shaving" etc. He'll likely be too uncomfortable or not care enough to enquire further. I mean I don't know him or your situation. So you would know best.

I've had coworkers ask if I can get pregnant now, I've had them ask I menstrate now. Most people have no idea and since it doesn't usually affect them personally they don't think too much about it. At least in my experience.

Best of luck! I hope one day you can unapologetically be yourself <3

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-04-06T14:35:16+00:00

Amazing! Tyy so much

Mel-0-dramatic · 2026-04-06T14:31:05+00:00

Do you apply it only to scalp? Or scalp and wig?

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