Resources for Top Surgery / Trans Care
For those who are considering or supporting someone going through top surgery.
Minneapolis Resources
Under Dare - A place to try on and buy gender affirming undergarments. The only place like it in the Midwest.
Trans Hormonal care and info via Family Tree Clinic
Nipple tattoos after - See M owner of Jackalope Tattoo for 3D nipple tattoos and nipple graft color corrections. Amazing work.
Online Resources for Top Surgery
Top Surgery Guidebook - A 40-page zine for people of all genders. The experiences of Disabled, Fat, BIPOC, & neurodivergent bodyminds are centered in this resource.
The Gender Confirmation Center - Everything you need to know about top surgery, images, videos and descriptions of procedures along with pages of a FAQs about the entire process.
Top Surgery Support (Removal / Reduction) Facebook Group - A group for trans and nonbinary folks of all genders looking to have top surgery, along with those who’ve had top surgery. Interact with people from all over the world. Also join a group for the month of your surgery to receive mutual support through the process.
I Have No Nipples (or may not have nipples in the future) - A Facebook group for people that do not have nipples or may not be keeping their nipples after top surgery/mastectomy. All genders and identities welcome.
Healthy Chest Binding for Trans and Non-Binary People - A valuable book written by massage therapist Frances Reed who shares their story about improper binding, the lessons learned and exercises to ensure binding safely.
Align & Shine - An online exercise, self paced program before surgery (pre-hab) to get your body ready. Amazing content created by a trans personal trainer who struggled with recovery after because of muscle imbalance. Well worth the investment
The Ins and Outs of Top Surgery Recovery - Free resource with insights in mind / body connection and movements for the first week of recovery.
Upcoming: Posting weekly starting October 14, 2024
If you have a particular question, send me a quick message, and I’ll create a blog post. Chances are someone else has the exact same question.
Items to have for recovery (this will be posted by Nov. 4, there’s no perfect list, and no need to have all the things, although some items are really helpful)
Surgery recovery timeline
How to prepare the week before - start moving items to waist level, start training yourself to sleep on your back
What to expect the week after top surgery
Surgical drains
Scar care
Insights for caregiver(s)
How to support someone going through top surgery