6 Months Post Full Body Masculinising Surgery - My Thoughts

It’s been just over six months since I had my full body masculinising surgery! I underwent several procedures in March, including chest revision and fat redistribution, liposuction in my hips, stomach, thighs, and a mons resection. Now, with some time to let everything settle, I wanted to share my experiences, the pros and cons, and what might be next!  

You can see my in playlist on the surgery here.  

The Cons: Post-Surgery Realities

While I’ve experienced incredible highs, there have definitely been some challenges.  

Excess skin around my hips: After liposuction, it’s common to have some loose skin. While it’s not a huge issue, it’s something I’m aware of, and I’m considering whether I may need further compression to help with this.  

Indents from compression garments: Speaking of compression, wearing the garment on my thighs post-surgery has left some pretty lasting indentations. Again, I may need some longer compression to help with this.  

Scars: All my surgeries have left me with some stretched scars - I think this may just be a part of my recovery. My mons resection scar, in particular, is still firm and sometimes sensitive. The hard scar tissue around the lipo incisions is another area I’m working on, trying to soften it with massage and care.  

Mental health struggles: Perhaps the hardest part has been battling some unhealthy thoughts. Surgery is such an emotional and physical challenge, and while I love the changes, there’s always a mental health component that needs attention. It’s easy to get caught up in diet culture imposed thoughts, but I'm trying my best to let them go.  

The Pros: What I'm loving.

Despite the challenges, the positives far outweigh the negatives.

STP use: One of the most exciting changes is that I can now use Stand to Pee (STP) devices, something I had always struggled with before surgery. It’s been liberating to have that new level of comfort and function in my body.

Loving my chest: The chest revision turned out even better than I could have hoped. Every time I see my reflection or a photo of myself, I feel so much euphoria.  

Less body dysphoria: This is perhaps the best shift—I notice myself in photos, in the mirror, and just living my life, and I don’t feel that pain of dysphoria anymore.   

Positive and comfortable: Overall, I feel more comfortable and able to live my life without trying to find ways to change myself.  

Next Steps  

While I’m in a good place now, I’m considering a few next steps:  

More compression: I’m thinking about going back to compression around my hips to help with the excess skin.  

Urethral lengthening: The idea of urethral lengthening surgery is back on my radar. I wasn't able to get it before due to the fat on my thighs, but now this is removed + the joy of using an STP has been increased, I am really considering it.  

Final Thoughts  

Six months post-op, I’m in a place I'm really happy with. The overall impact has been life-changing and I would have surgery again tomorrow if I could go back knowing everything I know now.