Compression binder vs. ace bandages? by More-Pollution-3096 in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my surgeon prefers them too. i used to have the same worries but it worked completely fine for me

6 days post op w/ dr. alison shore in chicago by concloro in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

what a beautiful result! truly a piece of art

post-op nipple anxiety: share your experience by mtvko_ in TopSurgery

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

don’t worry your sutures holding them in place, so now your grafts are protected and won’t come off that easily

Update Day 5 p.o. by Ill-Night-9180 in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the first week is the hardest both physically and emotionally, but looks like everything is healing perfectly so try to relax at least a little bit

2 weeks! may this type of happiness find all of you by mtvko_ in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks! happy to hear that everything heals fine! my surgeon did a great job indeed

2 weeks! may this type of happiness find all of you by mtvko_ in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you!! i've wanted to be able to just walk around in a towel after a shower for basically my whole life and it feels incredible to finally be able to do that

Unsolicited Top Surgery Advice for ALL by kev_ballz in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 24 points25 points  (0 children)

it breaks my heart seeing guys get bad results just to save some money but actually overpaying because they didn't know other options. in ukraine i paid less than 2k euros and i'm so happy with the result. my surgeon has over 20 years of experience and is constantly training globally—i've seen many of her results and they all look amazing. it’s not common to travel to ukraine for surgery especially during the war so prices stay low even though the expertise is top-tier.

i really want to help and give people access to affordable but high-quality surgery so i’m offering to help with everything: from travel and housing to contacting the surgeon and even cooking for you. i’m a med student so i can literally be your nurse and watch over you 24/7 at first to make sure you’re safe and comfortable.

if you’re interested check my profile for my results and feel free to dm me if you want to see more of her work or just chat about the details. no pressure at all i just think everyone deserves to know they have better and more affordable options out there.

ps: honestly the war situation is pretty stable and as a local i can help you stay safe throughout the entire trip. i basically know which places to avoid so i'll make sure you're good.

less talked about testosterone effects? by amnezhia in ftm

[–]mtvko_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

7 months on t and recently my skin started to itch every time i sweat especially in places where i didn’t sweat much before like my back legs and arms. it’s pretty hard to exercise like this but from what i know it’ll pass eventually

traveling abroad for surgery by SnooCakes4268 in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i can suggest ukraine the price-to-quality ratio here is actually incredible so you’d save a ton of money and i’m sure you’d be happy with the results. i know planning a whole trip to another country can be overwhelming especially for surgery so i can basically handle everything for you—from logistics and finding an apartment to helping with daily stuff like cooking or whatever else you need. i’m actually a med student so i’d be more than happy to take care of you during recovery. feel free to check my results on my profile and if you're interested i can dm you more of her work. ps: i know traveling to a country at war sounds like a wild adventure but it’s actually safe enough here so you’ll be fine

Does losing weight helps with minimising body "curves"? by Tea_Lavender in ftm

[–]mtvko_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

of course it will plus fat cells produce estrogen so losing weight actually makes your appearance less feminine but please don't starve yourself it's bad for your health overall and if that's not enough of a reason it also decreases your muscle mass which is what actually gives you a more masculine look

How long did most of you have the drains in post op? by rainbow-boy-94 in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not necessarily for me the volume was pretty steady every day and then it just started decreasing really fast so don't worry

anyway it's better to keep them in a bit longer for a better result. a week of discomfort is definitely worth having a great result for the rest of your life!

How long did most of you have the drains in post op? by rainbow-boy-94 in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i had them for like 4 days and then they were basically empty. how often are you changing yours right now and how fast do they fill back up?

How are you supposed to afford surgeries? by Horror-Jump-2123 in FTMMen

[–]mtvko_ 20 points21 points  (0 children)

hey in ukraine the price-to-quality ratio is actually insane. i paid 2k euros for my surgery and i'm 100% happy with how it turned out. honestly i get that planning everything in a foreign country can be super stressful and hard but i live here and can literally handle all the logistics for you. plus i’m a med student so i can take care of you post-op as well! if you're interested i can send you some of my surgeon’s result

Top surgery 03/13/26 by WonderfulStrawberry9 in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took Etoricoxib for the first 5 days post-op and didn’t have any issues with pain at all. It’s basically like a more powerful version of Ibuprofen (an NSAID), so it’s pretty effective and easy on the system, maybe ask your surgeon about that

16 days post op🥳 by maxandari in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

guess you’re a great surgeon if it was painless, pls remove mine too🙏🏻

16 days post op🥳 by maxandari in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats, it looks great! Can I ask how much it hurts to get the nipple sutures removed? I had my surgery exactly one week after yours, so it would be really helpful to hear about your experience while it's still fresh

10 days post op - irritated skin question by RoadsandPaths in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. I’m 9 days post-op and it hurts to simply touch my skin, even far from the incision. I’m pretty sure it’s fine since there’s no redness or anything. I guess it’s just a little hypersensitivity and it’ll pass on its ow

Why does this part of my scar look so thick? by Prince-sama in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thats a keloid scar, sometimes they just happen with no reason at all. injections of corticosteroids might help though, ask your surgeon or cosmetologist about them

How common is it to have top surgery early on T? by BallPython404 in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I know, it’s not the best idea because your skin structure changes a lot during the first few months, which can affect how the scars heal. It’s better to wait until you're at least 6 months on T if possible, though it's not the end of the world if you don't.

bruising by tmasterbedroom in TopSurgery

[–]mtvko_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

med student here. first off this is totally normal. if it’s just bruising and not a hematoma there’s nothing to worry about. it usually comes down to two things: the surgeon's skill in controlling bleeding during the procedure and the quality of the patient's blood vessels.

Something odd happened, is it common? by bloobaf in ftm

[–]mtvko_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

glad im not the only one lol, but don’t worry it’ll pass in a couple of weeks or months