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POSTED UNDER Masculinizing Top Surgery Reviews

FTM Chest Reconstruction. Golden Valley, MN

UPDATED FROM jkristophe
4 months post

4 months post-op

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jkristopheMarch 18, 2015
WORTH IT$10,361

Had surgery 11/17/14. Pictures from 3/17/15, at 4 months. I'm still very happy. No nipple sensation except my right nipple is starting to seem like it is getting sensation and I can't tell if I'm imagining that. Both nipples become erect from temperature change and touch. The dog ears on both ends of each incision are getting smaller with time and massage. I use SkinMedica Scar Recovery Gel, which the office gave me, twice a day. And vitamin E oil once per day. The scars are getting lighter quickly. Both sides of my chest have a spot that when tapped feels like my "old" nipples are getting pinched. The scars stopped hurting when touched about a week ago. I still have infrequent stabs of pain.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Eva G
April 15, 2015

Doing great! Glad you are starting to get some sensation back in your nipple. Keep us posted, and if you feel brave-- post a video update for us!

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f3rnando
September 25, 2015
looks great :)
ORIGINAL POST

I wasn't sure which choice from the dropdown list...

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jkristopheDecember 10, 2014
I wasn't sure which choice from the dropdown list was best, so I chose GRS. It was really "TG Mastectomies with Star Pattern Areola/Nipple Reduction." Included in the total cost was a $1000 cancellation fee because I had to reschedule because of an impassable snowstorm. My medications were an additional approximately $120. Two of the medications weren't covered by my insurance, two of them were. I had two consultations, one in 2010 and one in 2013 that were both free. At three weeks post-op I'm very happy. We had talked about ideal scar lines and nipple placement, and I got both.

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Eva G
December 10, 2014

Welcome to the community! Your results looks really great, how was your recovery from surgery?

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jkristophe
December 11, 2014
It's been great. I didn't need any vicoden. My pain never went above a 2. My range of motion is increasing steadily.
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Eva G
December 14, 2014

Good to hear! 

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Richard Tholen MD
December 11, 2014
Thanks for taking the time to write a review, and especially for recognizing my staff for the trans-friendly professionals they are, and accepting the frailty of human imperfection. We certainly strive to do our best with patients of any gender description (including desired pronouns!) and treat all of our patients with the respect they deserve. Our dedicated staff, office personnel, and on-site surgical facility help us to deliver that kind of care. I'm so privileged and glad to have been able to be part of your transition. As your scars fade, your results will be even better. Cheers to you!
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