MTF Top Surgery Recovery and Aftercare
MTF top surgery recovery: desk work in 1–2 weeks, a support bra and no heavy lifting for 6 weeks, and implants settling over 3 months. Timeline and FAQs.
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FTM Top Surgery Recovery and Aftercare
Top surgery recovery week by week: desk work in 1–2 weeks, arms down for two weeks, gym from six weeks, plus the compression vest, nipple grafts and scars.
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