Surgery information & support  

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Help in hospital

If you're going into hospital for surgery, let us know if you'd like a visit or a lift home. Email us at ftmshed@gmail.com. 

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Top surgery information 

Surgeon Andy Ives spoke at a Shed meeting about top surgery in November 2016. He answered a lot of common questions people have about surgery, preparation, recovery and more.  Thanks to our members for these edited videos of Andy's talk. 

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Preparing for surgery

Health insurance (Australia)

Nipple sensation and scar placement

T-Anchor vs double incision 

Periareaola vs Circumareaola

Dog ears 

Top surgery talk - more questions 

Is there an upper size limit? 0:32
What is 'heavy' lifting? 2:06
Advice for support/carers after surgery 2:53
Rules about being on testosterone and surgery 3:41
Does massaging help scars? 4:16
Can you fix tethered scars? 5:36
What are the potential complications? 5:57
Revisions? 8:05
When should the first consultation be? 9:06

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