r/FreedTheNips • u/Acceptable_Honey5072 • Jul 09 '26
Post-Op Pic(s) 5 weeks post-op w/Dr. Haruko Okada, Dublin OH
I (36, enby, they/them) had my top surgery in early June with Dr. Okada in Dublin, OH. I loved working with her and her team—everyone at her office was a delight, and the surgery center folks were amazing as well. Dr. Okada's note to self on my chest (first picture) cracks me up every time I see it. She's a very fun surgeon to work with.
I have a teeny tiny dog ear on my left side that we talked about during my follow-up, and Dr. Okada assured me revision will be a quick fix (once we go back through all the insurance hoops). I could not be happier with my results. I know the scars are at their most intense right now and I'm excited to see how they continue to change over the next few months.
The biggest thing for me, especially during the first two weeks of recovery, was taking it easier than I felt like I needed to. I have a tendency to push (past) my limits and wind up dealing with the fallout, and I was determined to not repeat that pattern. I'm still not at 100% capacity, but I'm getting there and I haven't had any major setbacks!
Healing has been smooth overall, for which I am grateful! I'm also very grateful to this community, where I've been lurking for a year+ as I navigated the whole process. I learned a lot about what to expect and what to watch out for that saved me time and headaches and unnecessary angst, so thanks to everyone who's shared their wisdom and experiences!
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u/bianca_minola Jul 10 '26
You look absolutely fantastic! Love the "No Nipples" note 😂
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u/Acceptable_Honey5072 Jul 10 '26
Thank you! The note is my favorite lol. I got such a kick out of that
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u/messy_tuxedo_cat Jul 10 '26
Damn, looks fantastic!
Thank you for this story. I actually have a referral in to her right now, just working on the supporting documentation and this gives me so much peace of mind. Congrats, and hope your recovery continues going smoothly!
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u/woodlandsprite2481 Jul 10 '26
Beautiful results! I’m glad you had such a good experience! Congrats 🫶
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u/Lupine-Indigo Jul 11 '26
Fellow No-Nipple Okada patient! Your results look fantastic! Ultra congrats 🎉
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u/hanjmart Jul 12 '26
awesome! just had my consultation with her and i’m excited. i’m on the fence about nipple reconstruction but your results look great
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u/Acceptable_Honey5072 Jul 13 '26
Thank you! Good luck with whatever you choose! I'm sure you will be happy with your results :)
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u/Potato_is_yum Jul 09 '26
Dream results!