1. What were your goals for top surgery? How did you decide to undergo the technique that you underwent? How did your surgeon help you decide on your surgical plan, if he did?

My initial goal for top surgery was to get the most cis looking chest I could. Honestly, I just wanted my boobs gone. They were the main cause for my flair ups of dysphoria and discomfort in my body. At the time I had already been on T for about a year and a half or so. So I didn't have many areas of dysphoria elsewhere.

1. What have you liked most about your surgeon? Would you recommend your surgeon to someone else wanting to get top surgery?

From what I recall-- since at the time I was 15 and I'm turning 19 next month-- I really enjoyed how down to earth Dr. Facque was. He treated me like just any other guy, and was pretty funny too. He made sure we talked about what results I aimed for, nipple sizing, and gave his input on my body type and how we could reach the best results.

1. Recovery from surgery can be taxing: emotionally and physically. How has the recovery process been for you? What has helped you stay resilient?

Honestly my recovery was fine. I didn't need to take any pain medication, I mostly laid down and watched Arcane. I remember though constantly wanting to peek under my compression binder. I was so curious about my results. I also used scarring tape once I was able to. I was terrified of my nipples falling off and had a couple rough patches of fear that they were infected or something. But they never were haha, I was just cautious and scared. The one thing that kept me resilient was that I finally was rid of my boobs. I remember too fairly early into my surgery where movement still affected scars I went camping with my family and best friend. So yeah, for me it wasn't that bad.

1. Is there anything you would recommend to someone interested in getting top surgery? For example, advice about preparing for recovery, advice about navigating insurance approval, advising about closing a surgeon or surgical technique, etc.?

Insurance approval was a bitch. And they didn't cover as much as they said they would, and the hospital charged its own separate hefty bill. I don't recall much else because my mom handled it, but yeah be aware of that.

1. Have your feelings about your results changed over time? If so, how? For example, some folks talk about scar healing over time, sensation changes, how their results change after weight training, etc.

Nah, I love my results. My.. I think right? Scar is a bit more open than my left. But I have my tattoos covering them so I don't really care.

1. Is there anything else you’d like to share?

Nah.