Remember, it can take up to 18 months for a scar to fully mature and fade.

Who is Chase Ross?

Chase Ross is a trans activist, speaker, educator, consultant, academic, and YouTuber. In 2006, he realized he was transgender and decided to document every part of his transition. Although Chase was one of the first trans vloggers out there, his first videos weren’t trans related at all.

Can you get tattoos over top surgery scars?

While one of our patients may get a tattoo specifically to cover up a plastic surgery scar, that’s more the exception than the norm. The answer is, “Yes, of course, but it’s important to wait until the scar has fully healed before getting a tattoo.” You want to avoid getting a tattoo before the scar has fully matured.

When should I start massaging after top surgery?

Post-Operative Top Surgery Scar Massaging in Conclusion

  • Be sure to speak to your FTM/N top surgeon before committing to a scar massaging regime.
  • You can begin massaging normally 2 weeks after surgery and after the stiches have been removed or dissolved.

How old is Chase Ross?

Chase is a 27 year old award winning trans activist who dedicates his time towards providing information to improve how the trans community is seen in society.

Can a 17 year old get top surgery?

*If under 18 years of age, parental consent is required to get FTM Top Surgery. As per the WPATH Standards of Care: Chest surgery in FtM patients could be carried out earlier, preferably after ample time of living in the desired gender role and after one year of testosterone treatment.

Does it hurt more to tattoo over scars?

Does it hurt more? Everyone’s body is different, so everyone’s level of pain tolerance is different, too. That’s why some people experience a lot of discomfort when getting a tattoo and others don’t. However, as a rule of thumb, scar tissue is generally more painful to tattoo than unscarred skin.

What can I put on my scars after top surgery?

Following surgery, it is important to keep your scars out of the sun (or wear strong sunscreen) for at least one year. Over-the-counter topical treatments like Scarguard and Bio-Oil have been shown to speed up wound healing and improve the appearance of scars.