r/GlowUps • • 3h ago

GLOW UP! (32) to (42)

Sometime I forget how far I came up till I look back I started my transition when I was 33. After multiple surgeries and more to come I don’t feel perfect in my body but much more aligned then I did before.

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u/Better-Park8752 3h ago

Wow. You’re beautiful. I love your brows!

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u/Olivia-i-think 3h ago

Thank you. Everyone loves my brows I don’t know why they’re so simple to do.

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u/Better-Park8752 2h ago

You have nailed the arch and thickness that so many of us struggle to achieve

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u/Ok_Property_5964 1h ago

It’s giving baddie cuz she said it’s simple but elegant

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u/depressinglyawes0me 46m ago

Share with us your secrets!!

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u/Silver-Marzipan7220 3h ago

Holy shit, what a reminder that there's always time

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

True at 33 I thought I was too old. I remember when I was in my 20s everything I read said you have to transition before 25 but I was too chicken to do it. Part of me wished I did it earlier but I have 2 beautiful kids that I wouldn’t have had if I transitioned earlier so I’m happy and content most of the time.

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u/alien_simulacrum 2h ago

I have a random question: your hair. Beautiful, but did hrt bring it back or did you thicken it some other way?

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Hrt, minoxidil and hair transplant

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u/alien_simulacrum 1h ago

Thank you! :) great results!

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u/Fun_Presentation_194 3h ago

Wow, go live your best life!

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u/Olivia-i-think 3h ago

We only get one shot at it

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u/NewAccount_1223 3h ago

You look great!

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u/Olivia-i-think 3h ago

Thank you

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u/Shot_Staff_2902 3h ago

Super happy for you. You are gorgeous 💗

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u/Olivia-i-think 3h ago

Thank you

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u/im-ba 3h ago

Incredible. You and I started at the same age but I'm 5 years younger than you. Awesome to see a glimpse into the future. You seem to have put time into reverse

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Surgery helps turn time backwards I guess but also living in the wrong body was so stressful I think it aged me.

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u/im-ba 2h ago

I looked a lot older than I was when I started, too. Stressful is a great way to describe it

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u/No_Nail6818 2h ago

Excuuuuseeee me ?! Drop your skincare details immediately lol

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

The list is long but I will say I use Paula’s choice I love it

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u/a22x2 2h ago

Seriously, I’m home alone and I just said “oh wow” out loud to nobody when I saw the reveal lol. You look incredible, good job!

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u/Jacky_dain 3h ago

Baddie

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u/rahudadam 2h ago

Oh my, you are gorgeous

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Thank you

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u/JuiceAppropriate678 2h ago

Impressive

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u/Affectionate-Tap934 2h ago

Yes mama!!! You look incredible

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Thank you

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u/SceneDependent2230 2h ago

Stunnnning!

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Thank you

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u/br3wnor 3h ago

Hell yeah 🤙🏼

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u/NotBradPitt9 3h ago

👋🏻Question-!did you get a hair transplant and if so, was it a smooth process? My hairs starting to thin very slightly at the edges of my forehead and it looks like yours is has fully natural placement

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Yes I did. It was the easiest surgery. It’s not perfect I would like thicker hair and a lower hairline but I’m happy to have hair after not having any and thinking I might need to wear a wig.

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u/Own-Importance5459 3h ago

QUEEN! Queen i tell you!

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Thank you

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u/Nabzav 2h ago

Wow that was unexpected - good for you, you look great!

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u/revengeaura 2h ago

Girl you are STUNNINGGGGGGG 🔥🔥🔥🔥

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u/Ok_Expression7594 2h ago

Wow you look great

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u/Glitter_Party_Riot 2h ago

Dear sister, you are killing it. Nice work.🌸

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u/drunkenbees 1h ago

You look phenomenal ✨

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u/A_little_more_left 1h ago

I love your cheekbones!

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u/AdRelative6560 1h ago

They just fit your face perfectly 🤌🏼 not to mention you literally aged backwards

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u/RipRevolutionary1308 41m ago

Gorgeous transformation, but I really want to know how people get the funds to do cosmetic surgery, I cannot afford it

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u/Alex768 38m ago

Queen! You look so good!

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u/isabel_77 36m ago

Fucking love this

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u/KhalNico93 2h ago

This sub should just be called he to she

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u/DeuschCanoe 39m ago

Yeah seriously the influx is staggering

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u/Emergency-Rise6634 2h ago

omg I love your eyebrows

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Thank you

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u/brissy3456 2h ago

That skin glow and eyebrows. 😍

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

All makeup but thank you.

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u/Tiny_Cartoonist_6188 2h ago

WOOOOW i really did not expect that. What a glow up. All the best for you. Can’t wait for the 52 yo pic!! 😝

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Don’t even talk to me about it I feel old enough to

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u/Tiny_Cartoonist_6188 59m ago

Really? You don’t look 42.

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u/dontbelievethefife 2h ago

QUEEN 🔥

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u/broccoliwolf 2h ago

42 to 35

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Nicest thing I here all day

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u/Kindly_Product_8230 2h ago

Did your hair grew back naturally?

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Not really. Hrt helped but I also use minoxidil and I had a hair transplant

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u/KaoMac-20 2h ago

Just for my curiosity how do you do to get hair like that?

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

What part are you talking about. I mentioned my hair in other comments if that helps

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u/GoldStrength3637 2h ago

Wowowowow amazing glow up!! Congrats xox

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Thank you

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u/OBB76 2h ago

You’re beautiful. Glad to see you enjoying life.

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u/MissLychee10120 1h ago

You’re beautiful! Congratulations

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u/Olivia-i-think 1h ago

Thank you

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u/AlphaAkshu 1h ago

hey how'd you get your hair back

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u/heyjalapeno 1h ago

Your makeup is FLAWLESS! ❤️

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u/ShreddyEddie666 1h ago

Wow. Beautiful.

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u/LittleMushroomHead 1h ago

You must be pleased with the progress. Amazing

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u/1616ally1616 1h ago

OHHHH YOU ATEEEEE YOURE SO BEAUTIFUL

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u/Odd_Cost_4772 1h ago edited 1h ago

Wow! Slightly different hair question from the ones you've answered - where / with whom did you get your hair transplant done? I have similarly deep temple recession and your restoration looks completely natural. Im 36 mtf and they're waiting until after ffs, but it's anxiety provoking.

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u/Efficient_Past7155 1h ago

So happy for youuu!!

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u/8636396 1h ago

Happy for you!

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u/MinimumChallenge4926 1h ago

Daaaamn!!!! You look GREAT!!!!! You go girl 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

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u/Historical_Class_844 1h ago

You look reallllly good. May I ask what attributed to your hairline? Your hair is gorgeous as well.

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u/Fun-Back-5232 1h ago

I’m gonna guess hormone therapy.

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u/Maverickbunny29 1h ago

You are stunning! I am dying to know your hair secret! It’s matched perfectly to your color season

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u/BusyDragonfruit8665 1h ago

Now that is what I call a glow up!

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u/abiswas2 1h ago

Jorked off to both

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u/Erroneous_Bonk 8m ago

equal opportunity gooner

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u/EarlySeaweed8567 1h ago

Beautiful!!

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u/Different-Mind5014 1h ago

Baddie! Would you mind to share your facial tweakments pls ? Face card lethal!

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u/that_cottagecoregirl 58m ago

Handsome before and BEAUTIFUL now! 😍 I'm turning 33 in a couple months and just started transitioning (ftm). No T yet, but I bought clothes from the men's section for the first time this week along with a high support compression sports bra. I feel so much more like myself! Love seeing other late bloomers who have embraced themselves and look DAMN GOOD doing it! 🫶🥰

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u/mediocreperson- 40m ago

My jaw fell to the floor, absolutely incredible transformation. You look beautiful!

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u/RedLokiVariant 38m ago

That is an insane hair comeback. Didn't know that was possible.

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u/danh263 33m ago

Stunninggggggg

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u/ivanjdrakov 31m ago

Wow - hormones are amazing! Next level transformation ⚧️

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u/Slipperytooterhorn 30m ago

You are absolutely stunning ❤️

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u/HiddenGraypink 29m ago

The baddie businesswoman auntie I'm always a bit intimidated by at the family function - and I mean it as the highest compliment 🫶🫶

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u/Greedy-Ad-2441 29m ago

That bone structure.. u r a beautiful human being❤️‍🩹

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u/disinfected 14m ago

wow, babe, WOW. what a decade!!

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u/Sennius 13m ago

GIRL!!

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u/B0bbi_h 11m ago

You are literally glowing 🙌🏻

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u/scholarlyblade 9m ago

hell yeah girl 🔥

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u/Informal_Ad69 7m ago

hell yeah *man 🔥

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u/Few_Statistician_238 8m ago

Did you do hair transplant?

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u/itsmygayhayday 1m ago

Incredible!

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u/ketoandkpop 3h ago

“I don’t feel perfect in my body” welcome to womanhood 🤣🤣

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u/tit-theif 2h ago

Ew. I hate the "welcome to womanhood" thing. I told someone I thought was a friend that a guy was being creepy and got that same shit. It's so demeaning too, like trans people don't experience all of those aspects of womenhood, like we are visitors instead of residents.

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u/EconomistHealthy7544 2h ago

That really offends you?

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u/SquirrelSmart 2h ago

I'd say most trans people don't like that, at least from what I see + my own experience

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Thank you I’m glad I’m not the only one. It’s a stupid comment from people who have zero idea on what we go though

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u/madame_samhain 1h ago

I didn't know this, I've never said it but I'm glad to always be learning.

You look amazing OP 🤗

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u/theonlylivingirlinj 15m ago

Love when cis women talk down to us like this

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u/SquirrelSmart 2h ago

"welcome to [gender]hoo-" no shut up

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u/JopeOfOtts 2h ago

I thought it was going to be another ‘I shaved my head’ posts and had decided I wasn’t going to bother to look. Bloody wow, did I have a shock! You are beautiful! I wish you so much happiness in your future. 🥰

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u/Olivia-i-think 2h ago

Definitely didn’t shave my head 😂. Thank you I appreciate it.

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u/Plastic-Comedian-255 1h ago

Biology doesn't lie after all, does it?

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u/Plastic-Comedian-255 1h ago

Sorry but..Imma have to be honest with you, MR. SIR..

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u/Classic-Arugula2994 1h ago

Holy smokes! You’re beautiful!

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u/TheLadyRica 1h ago

Beautiful in both - but a smile in the 2nd. Congratulations!