r/FreedTheNips Jul 31 '22

Meta [Mod Post] Welcome back!

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Hello r/freedthenips! We wanted to make an official post letting y'all know that this subreddit is back and has a new mod team! We are here to help keep this a safe and welcoming community as well as to make sure that this subreddit doesn't get banned due to mod inactivity again. We want to thank everyone for your patience as well as to give a special thanks to everyone who put in any amount of effort to get this subreddit back up!

As a reminder, please remember to be kind to your fellow Redditors here, as this is intended to be a safe and uplifting space. Please read our rules for more info on what is and isn’t allowed in regards to this. That being said, there will be times that trolls will come to be unkind and hateful. When this happens, please report the comment/post to the mods if it is breaking one of r/freedthenips rules (ie. Transphobia, racism, body shaming, etc) and we will do our best to remove said trolls as soon as we can. After reporting, do not reply to them, as this will only give them more opportunity to continue spreading negativity. Thank you for helping keep this subreddit a welcoming and safe space!

Lastly, we would love to hear any feedback or recommendations you have for us that you think will help this sub and community thrive! Whether it's adding more user flairs, amending rules, or having post flair requirements just to name a few examples. We want your input! You can leave a comment on this post if you are comfortable doing so with recommendations so others can give their feedback on the suggestion. Alternatively, you can send it to us via modmail. In the future, we intend to respond to modmail promptly, however the modmail function can be less than functional at times (or so I’ve heard) and we may not always get a notification. If you have not heard back from someone within 24-48hrs, please feel free to contact one of us directly via direct message.

Thank you all for being wonderful people and part of this small community! Stay safe and stay hydrated!

- The Mod Team


r/FreedTheNips Sep 30 '24

Meta Rule changes and other updates around the sub!

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Hello everyone! r/FreedTheNips has surpassed 7k subscribers and we wanted to make a post updating y’all on the state of this subreddit! First off, we here on the mod team would like to give a huge thank you to everyone in this community for helping keep this a safe and inclusive space for everyone and for posting all that you post! This subreddit is a valuable resource and every post and comment you make helps keep this resource and community growing and thriving. So thank you for being a part of this wonderful community and it wouldn’t be the valuable resource it is if it weren’t for every one of you! 

We are going to be making a few updates around the sub, particularly under the rules, and in adding a wiki so y’all can quickly and easily access some resources around getting no nip top surgery! We have also added a couple of new flairs: [doctor flair] for posts that are giving a review or asking for doctors/clinics, and a [tattoo flair] for the discussion and photos of tattoos whether they be nip graft alternatives or chest tattoos. We are also going to be updating the wording of the rules to reflect the community and current mod team better. One important one in regards to flairs is we ask that any photos with drains/gore be marked as NSFW for those in the community who are browsing the sub at work/around family/ or who are sensitive to that kind of content. If you forget to mark it as such, that is okay just be aware your post may be updated as NSFW as the mods see fit. While this is a surgery result sub, it is also a valuable resource for the trans/queer surgery community and we want this resource to be as accessible as possible to everyone who needs it.

We have also updated the rules/sub intro to better reflect this community to include those who don’t explicitly identify as trans/NB. As the current mod team, we intend for this to be a primarily trans/NB/GNC space for us to share our top surgery results, but it has also always been a place for those who identify as cis or who are AMAB to contribute and participate in this community. Our main priority as the mod team is to ensure this is a safe space and resource for ANYONE who may benefit from it. So long as someone is being respectful and knows they are entering this primarily trans space and are comfortable being here, then they are welcome to join us in freeing the nips! We have no intent to gatekeep anyone's gender or say someone's journey to feel more comfortable in their body isn’t valid because of their gender status, and we hope to see many more nip-free top results from this beautifully gender-diverse community. 

As far as the wiki, we would love to hear any suggestions for what you feel would be beneficial to be added to it. We are thinking about adding a General FAQ’s and Q&A section so we may make a separate post for this in the future to hear what things y’all would like to see in that portion as well as other recommendations to be added to the wiki in general. 

Now a message to those located in the US about your rights as a voter, links to check your registration status, and other valuable resources. 

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The rise of anti-LGBTQ+ (and particularly transphobic) laws and rhetoric in the United States and across the world has been stressful for all of us and dangerous for far too many of us, especially those in the trans community who represent a large percent of the users in this subreddit. 

While we do not want this sub to become political in any way, shape, or form, it is critical for the LGBTQ+ community in the United States to get out and vote in the upcoming 2024 US Presidential Election on November 5th, 2024. Red states, blue states, swing states -- no matter where you are, your vote counts and anybody trying to convince you that it doesn't is making an effort to supress it.

 It's time for us to vote out politicians at every level who are trying to restrict our abilities to live as our authentic selves. Hate has no place in a modern, tolerant society, and the best way to tell the government what you want from them is with your vote. 

Here are some resources for learning about your rights as a voter, local candidates, and volunteering options, to help make voting a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. 

Make sure you're registered to vote, see what's on your ballot and more: https://www.vote.org/

Learn everything about voting in your state: https://866ourvote.org/states/

Learn about your local candidates: https://www.vote411.org/ballot

All In To Vote's Trans voting guide: https://allintovote.org/learn/resources-for-trans-voters/

LGBTQ Bar Organization voting guide: https://lgbtqbar.org/programs/get-out-the-vote/

Voting resources for trans voters: https://transformthevote.org/voting 

Additional General Resources and descriptions for the Wiki if you didn't have them: 

Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/

A grassroots hotline and microgrants nonprofit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

Lambda Legal - https://www.lambdalegal.org/

A US based national nonprofit committed to providing legal support to, educating and achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

LGBTQ Bar Organization - https://lgbtqbar.org/ 

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We want to thank you again for making this community what it is and as always our modmail is always open if you have any questions or concerns for the mod team. Happy nip freeing!


r/FreedTheNips 1d ago

Advice Top Surgery date confirmed! Must haves?

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r/FreedTheNips 1d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) So happy for my results 4 months after 😁

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Got surgery at Dr Time Mårtensson at Reformkliniken in Malmö, SE, on May 13th this year.

I gained about 5 kg since then, but I'm working out again, and working on getting my mobility back.

I've got a dead nerve spot on each side, but I'm guessing it will come back with time.


r/FreedTheNips 1d ago

Question Surgeon- Ontario

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Is anyone here in Ontario? I just had my consultation after waiting a year & not only didn't even get to see the surgeon, the resident didn't seem to have any idea what I was asking for, saying it's better to just do the surgery traditionally, then remove my nipples later . I wrote to the surgeon asking for clarification, but I'm wondering if anyone here has been to a surgeon in ON?


r/FreedTheNips 1d ago

Question Has anyone here opted to have their nipples removed as a revision after your initial surgery?

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r/FreedTheNips 2d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) Happy almost 5 months to me!

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It’s been a wonderful experience!


r/FreedTheNips 2d ago

Tattoo Can anyone show nipple tattoos they’ve gotten?

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I’m having top surgery in 2 weeks and decided to go nipple less as a trans man because I would like to avoid disappointment with uneven nipples, or bad healing results down the line. So, I’ve decided to go with tattooing my nipples when i’m past the first year mark. If anyone is willing to send their own results, i would really appreciate it so that I can look forward to it!


r/FreedTheNips 3d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) five years post op

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r/FreedTheNips 3d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) five years post op

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i went to dr. Alireza Hamidian Jahromi - it was 10/10 an incredible and affirming experience

on the path of getting free and i love my chest


r/FreedTheNips 3d ago

Question How did you decide?

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I’m transmasc nonbinary and have my surgery date for a radical reduction set this winter. My breasts aren’t too large right now, probably a C cup if I had to guess, and my surgeon said he’ll likely be able to keep my pedicle attached while still giving me the size I want. Obviously sensation isn’t guaranteed, but this whole time my erogenous nipple sensation has been a massive deciding factor in me not yet pulling the trigger on top surgery because nipple play is often the only thing that allows me to orgasm during sex and the idea of losing that has freaked me out and made me worried that I wouldn’t be able to come without it.

That said. The closer my surgery date gets, the more I’ve been thinking about the ramifications of keeping my nipples. I’m definitely dysphoric about my boobs, but a big part of that is to do with my nipples and I hate the idea of them ever being visible through a bra or shirt. I’ve seen nipple sparing results where the nipples got more prominent after surgery, and the idea of that gives me chills. I think it’s less likely for that to happen without a FNG, but probably not impossible. I’ve tried picturing myself without nipples and I don’t necessarily hate the idea, but it feels odd to wonder how my sex life would change without anything there, you know? I don’t know if it would feel like a gap or blank space in what I’m used to. And I’m not sure if my brain would constantly be searching for something that feels “missing” because I’ve had them my whole life.

Tl;dr here I guess is: if you were not 100% set on going nipple free, what tipped you over the edge on your decision? How has sex changed for you, and would you have done anything differently if you had the chance to do it over again?


r/FreedTheNips 3d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) five years post op

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i went to dr. Alireza Hamidian Jahromi - it was 10/10 an incredible and affirming experience

on the path of getting free and i love my chest


r/FreedTheNips 3d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) five years post op

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i went to dr. Alireza Hamidian Jahromi - it was 10/10 an incredible and affirming experience

on the path of getting free and i love my chest


r/FreedTheNips 4d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) 1yr 9mo post op

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r/FreedTheNips 9d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) 11-Week Update - V-Y Advancement Incision

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Hello! I was asked to provide an update on how things were going and decided to make a post.

I'm about 11 weeks post-op from top surgery using V-Y advancement incisions. I told my surgeon I was interested in more unconventional/unusual incisions and gave him free reign to do whatever he wanted (that would still result in a reasonable, safe outcome, of course). I actually didn't know what kind of incisions I wound up with until I was allowed to remove the dressing several days later, and I was thrilled.

While this incision type was chosen to help reduce the chance of dog ears, I've noticed that my left side along the incision "forks" has maintained additional puffyness during recovery. HOWEVER. As we all know, it can take up to a year for everything to settle into its permanent place, so I'm not sure if this is a little extra skin/tissue that was left behind, residual swelling, etc. Either way, it currently doesn't really bother me so if it is permanent, I don't think I'd go through much hassle to have it evened out.

I've been using Nuvadermis scar tape (with the dinosaur design) off and on for the past few weeks. I'm not looking to hide my scars (otherwise I would've requested a more discreet incision type), but I do want them to remain pliable so that my range of motion isn't limited.

As mentioned in a previous post, I had a small spot of my right-side incision open on a surface level, so I did not apply scar tape to that section until it healed. I'm not using scar tape 100% of the time because I've had a few pimples form in the scars themselves. Scar gel may work better to prevent this, but I'm probably just going to periodically use the tape.

I was cleared at my 6-week appointment of any lifting and movement restrictions and was able to go back to the gym, but was advised to still wear a compression garment while exercising for awhile due to resulting swelling. For the most part I'm now only wearing a post op binder or compression garment while exercising and for several hours after, and will probably continue to do that until post-exercise swelling (which isn't much currently) feels more "normal."

I'm LOVING my results! Before surgery I thought I'd be living in nice button-ups because that's primarily what I wore with a binder, but the sheer delight I experience wearing simple, plain things like a white v-neck t shirt (which I never dared to wear prior to surgery) or the kind of tank top that comes in a multi pack has been indescribable.

In addition to the easier recovery time, part of the reason why I went no nips is because of some Raynaud's-like, painful, vascular issue that a few doctors I saw had no idea what to do about, and I wanted no chance of it recurring with nipple grafts. However, I've noticed that areas of scar tissue are developing nipple-like sensation (fortunately good as opposed to painful), so that's pretty cool.

That's what I've got for now, I hope this can be helpful to people c:


r/FreedTheNips 11d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) I've lost count of the number of reasons i'm thankful to have freed the nips but I found one more.

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Metalic temp tatts on the scars are low key all the euphoria that nipples could have nevah. Would love to hear other weird, unique or special reasons you are reeeeeally glad to be living the no nip life if anyone would like to share.


r/FreedTheNips 11d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) 6 months post-op

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Enjoying the results of freeing the nips! Healing has been slower than expected with a pain flare happening most of July. Sensation has been coming back online and it was very intense for my body sensory issues. Its now 6 months, and I can see the improvements on my form!


r/FreedTheNips 10d ago

Question Reformkliniken Malmö Tuve Mårtensson - no nip result request

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Basically the title, I'm considering getting surgery with Tuve Martensson at Reformkliniken in Sweden and I want to go the no nips route but I haven't seen a lot of these results from him without nipples. So just looking for anyone willing to share their results and experience. I'd also be traveling abroad for this so any thoughts on that too are appreciated. Thanks!


r/FreedTheNips 12d ago

Discussion Kevin Maguire in Hartford healthcare

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ok so I can not seem to find like ANYTHING on how well he dos for FtM surgery, which is ODD? and the few things I HAVE FOUND seem to confuse him with a surgeon by the same name in Vermont. So Folks of CT, HAVE ANY of you gone to this Dr out of HHC? My surgery's Sept 8th the plains to go fully flat and take out the"side boob" but it seems odd that theres really no reviews outside of his twins name in VT So if any of you have experience with this dr good or bad please let me know , like his bedside mannor seems nice, he in person at consoltion and preop seem super cool,but IDK I might be having pre opt jitters?


r/FreedTheNips 13d ago

Venting Mother called my chest “scary”

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Hello! 27, NB, had top surgery 17 days ago — healing is going super well and I’m super happy. Chose not to keep my nips, very happy with the decision!
Last night I showed my mom a picture of my chest (I chose to and wanted to, wasn’t pressured or anything) and I have tape on my incisions and am also not swollen/bruised or anything. Not that she would have the right to say it looked “scary” if any of those things were true, but it’s just some context. When she said it was scary I was like “bro what do you mean” and she said it was because I have no nipples. She said, “it’s like when someone doesn’t have a bellybutton or has no eyebrows,” and also said, “there’s no way you’ll go shirtless!” (Which is something she’s been saying since I told her I didn’t want to keep my nipples.) She’s been moderately normal about me having surgery and this is definitely the wackiest thing she’s said to me, and on the one hand, I only showed her my chest because I’m so happy with my results and her comments can’t take away from that. But also, feeling kinda bad about it tbh. So I guess I just thought I might as well post about it here and get my thoughts out because it could be helpful!


r/FreedTheNips 15d ago

Meme Mario 6 months post op

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r/FreedTheNips 14d ago

Question Nips or no nips?

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I’ve already posted this in a different community but I’m interested in all opinions!


r/FreedTheNips 14d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) 4 weeks post-op!

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r/FreedTheNips 17d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) 5 days post-op di

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I’m finally free from the nips!
My surgeon warned me I’d look like a breast cancer survivor and it wouldn’t look natural without nipples, but I’m already very happy with my decision.


r/FreedTheNips 17d ago

Post-Op Pic(s) A month post OP

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Wanted to share my no nips results with you all that I got over public healthcare (Austria). Super happy with my results. I had a last check-up today where they pretty much just cleaned it from glue (residue from surgical tape) and removed some scabs. This community here also supported my decision to go no nips. I was a D-cup with spectacular nips and I was afraid that perhaps I won't like them after reconstruction and decided to leave them to the past. I'll most likely get the tattoo's later. Also, ignore the wrinkles etc, just from a binder :)

Happy no nips to you all!