25-08-2025, 09:43 AM
Hey friends!
Surgery day was absolutely nerve-wracking but incredibly surreal. Walking into the clinic, I kept thinking, “This is really happening.” It was the culmination of years of quiet longing, months of research, and the persistence of finding a surgeon who understood my unique goals as a cis man seeking a fuller chest with Serene Structured Saline Breast Implants (formally known as IDEAL Implants).
And then waking up afterward, groggy and sore, feeling my new 580cc curves wrapped in bandages—it didn’t feel like a costume or something foreign at all. It felt like home, like a part of me had finally caught up with who I am inside. That sense of congruence was immediate and profound, even through the initial discomfort.
Recovery was definitely a trip. It was tight, swollen, tender, and full of little surprises as my body adjusted. Since my implants were placed under the muscle, there was a distinct feeling of tightness and pressure. For the first two weeks, I actually slept at a 45-degree angle to help them settle securely in place. I learned fast that even small movements could pull or pinch, especially with the unexpected seroma complication on my left side which added a layer of concern and delayed healing there. But honestly, every ache, every twinge, every minor setback was worth it for the quiet thrill of seeing my new shape start to emerge. Now, over two years later, they've softened beautifully into a comfortable firmness, holding their rounded contour even when I lie flat. They don't "pancake" or fall to the sides, which is exactly what I wanted.
Tip for anyone thinking about this: stock up on button-up shirts, comfy pillows (especially for propped-up sleeping!), easy meals, and definitely have someone around for the first 48 hours. You’ll thank yourself later.
Surgery day was absolutely nerve-wracking but incredibly surreal. Walking into the clinic, I kept thinking, “This is really happening.” It was the culmination of years of quiet longing, months of research, and the persistence of finding a surgeon who understood my unique goals as a cis man seeking a fuller chest with Serene Structured Saline Breast Implants (formally known as IDEAL Implants).
And then waking up afterward, groggy and sore, feeling my new 580cc curves wrapped in bandages—it didn’t feel like a costume or something foreign at all. It felt like home, like a part of me had finally caught up with who I am inside. That sense of congruence was immediate and profound, even through the initial discomfort.
Recovery was definitely a trip. It was tight, swollen, tender, and full of little surprises as my body adjusted. Since my implants were placed under the muscle, there was a distinct feeling of tightness and pressure. For the first two weeks, I actually slept at a 45-degree angle to help them settle securely in place. I learned fast that even small movements could pull or pinch, especially with the unexpected seroma complication on my left side which added a layer of concern and delayed healing there. But honestly, every ache, every twinge, every minor setback was worth it for the quiet thrill of seeing my new shape start to emerge. Now, over two years later, they've softened beautifully into a comfortable firmness, holding their rounded contour even when I lie flat. They don't "pancake" or fall to the sides, which is exactly what I wanted.
Tip for anyone thinking about this: stock up on button-up shirts, comfy pillows (especially for propped-up sleeping!), easy meals, and definitely have someone around for the first 48 hours. You’ll thank yourself later.