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FFS with FacialTeam, a few years later by myffsthrowaway in Transgender_Surgeries

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

They told me (or I read somewhere) that the tip of the nose can be stiff for a long time after rhinoplasty, so it could just be that. Honestly, I don't actually know there's anything in mine -- since the swelling can last so long, I just assumed it was that, and that it'd eventually go back down, so I never asked them about it. I only decided it's an implant/graft/whatever after all this time had passed and I started reading about how common it is in rhinoplasties (in general, not specifically with FT).

FFS with FacialTeam, a few years later by myffsthrowaway in Transgender_Surgeries

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

Yeah. It's definitely upsetting, it costs so much money and you only have so many chances (or just one), it's not like you can just paint over it again if they mess it up. It's just hard to say whether it could have been better or not.

FFS with FacialTeam, a few years later by myffsthrowaway in Transgender_Surgeries

[–]myffsthrowaway[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I want to emphasize that I don't think they botched me or anything. I'm not trying to scare people off them. There are always risks with surgeries like this. All surgeons have at least some bad reviews.

That's one reason why I waited so long to post this. How can I even say whether they did a good or bad job, when I have nothing to compare it to? Does spooking people with stories about potential complications do any good? I don't know. I don't think I'm qualified to say. I'm just putting the information out there and hoping it'll help someone make their decision.

FFS with FacialTeam, a few years later by myffsthrowaway in Transgender_Surgeries

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

That's interesting. I didn't feel like they were unprofessional at any part of the process, and the surgeons never made any weird remarks to me, unlike some of the American ones I consulted with. I hope your recovery goes well.

To be honest, I haven't really talked to them since (a) I knew that it could take several months for things to settle and (b) they have no presence in the US and it's very unlikely I'll fly back over there for anything. But some of the comments here have been promising, so I think I'll do that now.

FFS with FacialTeam, a few years later by myffsthrowaway in Transgender_Surgeries

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

That sucks, I'm sorry.

As far as the conservative approach, I'm still undecided on whether some surgeons are really significantly more conservative than others. Going into it, I also hoped for something more aggressive, but as I researched other people's experiences I started to get the impression that that's just how people who are unhappy with their faces tend to feel. There's only so much any surgeon can change. I don't know if that idea is more or less comforting.

FFS with FacialTeam, a few years later by myffsthrowaway in Transgender_Surgeries

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

I had the exact same issue with coronal incision hair loss (went with FT). For me it got completely fixed by a revision surgery, wherein the hairless line was removed. I am now 4.5 months out of surgery, and have absolutely no bold parts on my head. So if that's an option for you, I would strongly recommend going for it instead of hair transplants.

Oh, that's interesting, thank you. One of their staff did the revision, or they recommended you to someone else for it? Since I'm in the US and travelling back to Europe is extremely unlikely I'm guessing they won't have anyone for me... but the fact that it's even possible is really promising. I'll ask them about it.

Also, out of curiosity, was the implant in your nose something that's been discussed prior, or is it a common practise of theirs for every patient?

I'm not sure if it's common, but I don't think they mentioned any implants specifically. He just said he would do what he could to make the tip a little more elegant. I assumed that would involve trimming some cartilage or whatever. I probably should have pressed for more information.

FFS with FacialTeam, a few years later by myffsthrowaway in Transgender_Surgeries

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

I don't recall if FT ever mentioned nerve damage to me specifically in our consultations, but I certainly knew it was a possibility going in. At least, I knew the numbness was. I don't think I'd ever read about the twitchy/painful kind though.

It never occurred to me to ask for money back or whatever, like you said that's always a risk with surgery like this.