Stay tuned for next time to see Grace here about my nip issues :P :D ...you have scare care techniques of your own! Share them in the comments below.

@maiamansier6140

5 жыл бұрын

Ash Hardell I love ur videos ur such an inspiration 💕 💕 💕

@BB-zx6nz

5 жыл бұрын

I wanted to see the picture right meow..😾 Get it?

@Cbbartelt

5 жыл бұрын

There’s a technique called graston that can help reduce the appearance of scars, soften them and break up scar tissue so they’re not so “bound” to you body. It’s uncomfortable AF but works on scars (and super tight muscles too). I can’t give examples of it specifically for top surgery but it’s definitely something to look into or ask your doctor (but I wouldn’t think about it until a year after surgery).

@ollieslovelyworld6330

5 жыл бұрын

Hello! This is my son's account and i was checking all his comments and stuff, seeing if he was following good people and everything, and i saw that he was following you and i instantly remembered your face! My boy has been obsessed with your videis for quite some time and it really helps him with his autism, When he's having a breakdown, panic attack, or anxiety attack, he always puts on his headphones, hides under his blankets and watches your videos. He's been struggling a lot, with his anxiety, autism and depresson, and on top of that he came out as trans ftm a mouth a go, and when he was telling me that he was a boy not a girl, he was listening to your music, his grandma said he was watching your videos on repeat all night until he got the courage to tell me.

@scarykloky519

5 жыл бұрын

I'm like a total noob when it comes to this but when you do the surgery do they like cut the nipple too? If yes is the scar treatment the same? if the next video will cover it then you can just ignore this. Stay hydrated~

This is an awesome video! Thanks for letting me be part of it 😊💛

@Hmm...Whats-Their-Name

5 жыл бұрын

Jamie, I was so excited to see your face pop up in an Ash video! Love your channel and all your vids. You rock!

@snufkinsfanboy5649

5 жыл бұрын

Jammidodger Jamie!!

@nickolash.bishop8490

4 жыл бұрын

Jammidoger? In my Ash Hardell video? Amazing!

@lifeofmocha3056

3 жыл бұрын

Omg I love your videos and I was surprised when you showed up in this vid but congrats

YES FOR THE BODY DIVERSITY OF THE CARDBOARD CUTOUTS OF CUTIES WITH TOP SURGERY SCARS

This was published exactly 3 hours after I got out of top surgery. Ash, I know this was a coincidence, but goddamn was it a beautiful one. 😊🏳️‍🌈

@grayhadeswolf

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the surgery! I hope your healing process goes very well!

@jameso6106

5 жыл бұрын

@@grayhadeswolf Thank you!

@Kas-su5db

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats! That's really awesome! Hope the healing goes well! Good vibes from Scotland!

@Th3_m0st_forgettable_g1rl

5 жыл бұрын

Hope your healing has and is going well!!

@jeanz638

4 жыл бұрын

James O congratulations!!

i'm a cis-het and actually not at all affected by these topics but I love to learn about other people's experiences :)

@Olivia-ny6nl

5 жыл бұрын

I´m cis and I find this very interesting aswell even if I´m not affected by it (:

@melododie

5 жыл бұрын

Yes me too! It's really interesting :)

@aperson1309

5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, we need more allies like you in the world

@TheAgeofFabulous

5 жыл бұрын

I love learning about other genders and sexualities so I can be more aware and supportive. Being CIS-bi I want to always learn because I want to be able to understand my friends so I can be understanding and also I might be able to send them to an informed resource, such as Ash or Jamie.

@jeremiahdavis7904

4 жыл бұрын

Same

Every time I watch ash’s videos for awhile and the editing still blows me apart every single time. Wow! What a talented non-binary legend

@brenmoyer4896

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah their editing skills are on fire!!

@ninayee6361

5 жыл бұрын

Yas every freaking video, i am like I am like how is he so talented and like she is so nice and like wow they are so attractive haha. :o

@Hmm...Whats-Their-Name

5 жыл бұрын

@@ninayee6361 yes! Way to cycle those pronouns! Hope this gives them a nice pop of gender euphoria. :) he def deserves it bc she abso-fuckin-lutely rockkkkkksss! What a lovely soul.

@yurt8522

5 жыл бұрын

@@ninayee6361 ah come on now ! Even grace can't keep a straight face when she calls Ash a he haha. No hate I do love them both of course!

i like how, after they got top surgery, ash seems calmer and relaxed it's like they're at peace, idk

Yes pls do a vid on 3D nipple tattoos. I really enjoy learning about this.

@melosunny

5 жыл бұрын

3D TATTOOS?!

I am a cisgender woman who had a breast reduction in October. I have learned so much from this video and I am going to look into some of your ideas for scars. I would love to see a video on 3D tattooing! Love your channel!

@gracieshepardtothemax1743

4 жыл бұрын

marjodye1 I second this! I had a breast reduction 20 years ago (damn I’m old...) my plastic surgeon misdiagnosed a staph infection and I got some wonky scarring around one of my nipples. I’m still in love with the zero back pain but would love a more “normal” (for me) tattoo!

so i‘m diabetic and the picture with the insulin pump means so much to me 😭❤️❤️❤️

@ellafulkerson149

5 жыл бұрын

ruined_carpet what time

@TheMaddestHatter234

5 жыл бұрын

Ella Fulkerson 2:26

@mint_cke

4 жыл бұрын

I too am diabetic.

@foopirates

9 күн бұрын

Bro I didn’t notice that at first :0 I have diabetes too

Keep in mind pls, people with larger chests are gonna need MUCH longer scar strips as i found out post op. my scars needed to go up under my arms lel

@milobowhay2218

5 жыл бұрын

i didnt know that but thank you because i have Large Chest Material so this is good information for my future

@kaidiver3089

5 жыл бұрын

OH WOW .. FOR REAL !! THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP. IM A 40D

@devilishweeaboo

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info my chest is big for my body size so i’m pretty sure i’ll end up w this haha

Scar tape is my favourite too! Here’s some input from me on them - i use the mepitac brand like cole does, which comes in a thinner size so you don’t have to cut it down the middle, which i find convenient. similar to ash, I find it’s a lot more affordable to order online, especially since you can use one application for ~a week and you can cut the strips to size. also, a tip on taking them off - do it in the shower! if you take off a small corner of the strip, then the water can run underneath and it helps soften the stickiness for me.

@CelesteM

5 жыл бұрын

Seconding (thirding?) this! I got mine on eBay for like $15/roll and that made it really affordable. (Also, hi Ashton!)

@fallingup8358

5 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had top surgery but I did have a deep cut on my knee once and I used a similar tape type thing and if it really hurt then I used some oil to help ‘melt’ the glue!

@vincentcole5706

5 жыл бұрын

i love you!

@darlingwater-ev

5 жыл бұрын

yesssss. any kind of tape/bandage that you have to put on should be taken off in the shower if possible, it makes it hurt waaaay less. i've used second skin to heal tattoos and i always take that off in the shower, and a couple of years ago when i was doing pt for a wrist injury i would always take the kt tape off in the shower cos if i tried to do it dry it was brutal

@tyfickle1960

5 жыл бұрын

Ashton Daniel it was so cool to see my favourite ash's in one video !!

Random but seeing Jammie Dodger delighted me

@ninayee6361

5 жыл бұрын

YAAAAS when I saw Jamie I was like OMMGG its like my 2 favorite KZreadrs all wrapped up in one vid! Is this christmas??

@artistmooon

2 жыл бұрын

sameee

I think the tattoos to cover the scar on the chest are really classy and look amazing.

@HeyThere005

5 жыл бұрын

agree!

Also, btw, those craft visual aids were amazing. They definitely helped to make the concepts, techniques, and materials crystal clear. What a genius idea. I'm sure it took a lot of extra work, but damn did it payoff very bigly. ;) thank you so much for your effort to inform. They were very useful for visual learners.

“I’m molting!” ~Ash Hardell 2019

I had really bad keloid scaring after my top surgery. It made my scars really thick, hard, and sometimes painful. My chest was constantly itchy, even after 5 months! My dermatologist recommended steroid injections and I ended up doing 3 rounds of them. My scars are lighter in color, no longer hard, and my chest stopped itching almost immediately after the first round of injections. Definitely don't be afraid to talk with your surgeon, dermatologist, or primary care doctor about options. I didn't even know my scars were bad until my primary said that was why my chest was so itchy.

“And I’d be like “ew I’m molting!” “ ~Ash Hardell , 2019

I got a bit teary during this video. Thank you so much for making it, I don’t think I’ve ever heard people talk about imperfections and corrections and dysphoria related to surgery results and this really helps normalize it and spread awesome information. I think we are all probably a little scared to talk about this sort of thing because of the people that are waiting around the corner to use any dissatisfaction with our results to invalidate us and our identities, but the truth is that everyones bodies are so diverse and unique that it is only natural that things may not end up healing like the perfect thin scars and round nipples that we all dreamed of. I know that while I love my chest and how it feels and how unique it is to me, I’ve been dissatisfied with the size of my areola, and bothered by the fact that they are kind of lopsided and not as round as Iike, and hearing all these stories makes me feel a lot more confident about wanting to get medical tattoos in the future. In general, I love the aura of positivity this video has and how it celebrates the diversity in all of us. Really made me feel a lot of self love and optimism, I think I needed it 💚🌿 Hope all the other folks out there feel a little happier after this video as well!

Random comment: Manatees can swim at an average of 5 miles an hour.

@Th3_m0st_forgettable_g1rl

5 жыл бұрын

I never knew I needed this in my life... I love this so much, thank you for this random fact

@Scott-on2er

4 жыл бұрын

they be ZOOMING

@justamuffin6688

4 жыл бұрын

Random fact did you know that manatees can be gay/ lesbian?

@survivalgamerme131

3 жыл бұрын

i almost died laughing at this, it’s so random (i have a cold so i was just couching and laughing at the same time)

Idk if it was intentional, but the way the fairy light in the background follows the shape of your head and shoulder is very aesthetically pleasing!

My surgeon advised me not to bother with expensive scar care products, so I just used a regular non-scented moisturising cream, and it worked perfectly for me ^_^

Leave it to one of the best LGBT+ KZreadrs to help people about things they may be to embarrassed to asked about!

@Hmm...Whats-Their-Name

5 жыл бұрын

They definitely are one of the best LGBT+ KZreadrs, but moreover: one of the best KZreadrs-- no qualification needed.

@HawHeckin

5 жыл бұрын

You’re right! Just to make sure, I meant LGBT+ KZreadr as in someone who mainly talks about stuff like this, not just because they are a part of the community.

@jessedrawsstuff1402

5 жыл бұрын

Panic! At The G Note you have the best user ever

@somerandomweirdo1502

5 жыл бұрын

Your name mentally g noted me

@HawHeckin

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and it does that to me all the time

In physical therapy we (as I’m a physical therapist) always massage the scars, we actually do it in about 2 weeks after. You could have go to a physical therapist for help in the massage and what cream you want to be around when you are healing. You can put oil in the way you pull so the oil will help with the pulling of the silicone. I love you ash and grace you are the best.

I have a solution for your itch problem 😊 Basically, the parts of your body that are itchy have the largest blood flow, and blood flows to the area that pressure is on. So, if you itch or apply pressure to anither area, the blood will flow over there and your chest and scars will no longer itch. Hopefully this helps 👌

thanks so much Ash for letting me be apart of this! absolutely loved the video ❤️ (i’m the lad at 17:13 in case you’re wondering) 😃

Baby oil might help to take the silicon strips off! That's what I use to take off tape 😊

@HeyThere005

5 жыл бұрын

Emily S ahh maybe!

@jude1293

5 жыл бұрын

Ash Hardell at least it helps for KT tape when I do drag 😂

I got a gay proposal ad 😂😂 they know I'm gay

@fangfang2800

4 жыл бұрын

Emily Target lmao

This is such a great video (the crafts!!) and I loved hearing everyone else's experiences. Thank you for including me 💗

I'm already saltier than the dead sea but I'd never be salty about getting an extra video!

@Hmm...Whats-Their-Name

5 жыл бұрын

Riiight?!

Use a product like Unisolve wipes to help get the tape off without pulling!! It's amazing for getting all kinds of adhesive off your skin!

W o a h a so much knowledge so much learn But that was great can't wait for the next one ^^

I'm a cis woman who's had a breast reduction and I'm super grateful to you and other trans youtubers for the incredibly helpful information on scarring and chest surgery aftercare! I know I'm not the intended audience, but I just wanted to give my two cents and say that personally I would REALLY appreciate a video on medical tattooing and related topics! Thanks again!

I'm a pan female and have no urge to get top surgery. But I'm an anxious person an you make me feel better in an anxiety attack or gust being anxious. I'm so happy you are on KZread. You're amazing

So I had a surgery (not top surgery, but my scar care after I think will still be relevant) and my physical therapy had me get pure vitamin E for the scar, to do scar massages to break up the car. Now it's been a year and a half, and the scar is almost completely flat and the color or nearly back to skin toned

I love the amount of information you give us in your videos. I truly appreciate the amount of work you put into your videos. Your channel is love, positivity and education all in one beautiful package.

I got an add at 12:39 about a gay guy asking his boyfriend to marry him. I dunno if it was meant to be an ad but it was the most heartwarming ad ever.

I love you new haircut and glasses! You look so cute!

I definitely relate to the "itch you can't scratch". I've been on estrogen for almost 3 months and have been getting that a lot on/in my nipples as they are growing.

the insulin pump drawing! :3

Thanks everyone who made an appearance on Ash’s video, and thank you Ash for the education!! This helps me a lot, lots of unanswered questions being, well.. answered! and don’t worry, were not salty about the “part 2” thing, any video with you in it is a blessing

THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING DISABLED PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!! Also captions and image descriptions! We stan!!!!

I'm furiously taking notes from all of these folks for my future top surgery. Thank you for putting this information out there!! I have been back and forth with being terrified of surgery but all of your openness about it is so helpful.

This came out at the perfect time! I woke up in the hospital after top surgery and saw this on my feed. I am sooo happy. Thank you Ash!

Yay I saw your Insta story and i was waiting! I'm so happy

It’s interesting to hear that tape makes you feel more comfortable. I’m happy that they are helping you with healing and disphoria.

I really love the visualisations you used here. Especially with all the different kinds of body types and skin colours represented.

You can WASH the silicone strips, and like rub the dust and lint off the sticky side and let them air dry to reuse them.

@HeyThere005

5 жыл бұрын

Daniela Salazar true!!!

@hallwnby

5 жыл бұрын

Waitt how? Is it the silicone itself that helps then? I assumed it was a kinda medicated strip

@dsalazarm

5 жыл бұрын

hall0w33nb0y yup! Its the silicone itself. Thats why burn creams have just straight up silicone in them as an ingredient. Ive bought strips at grocery store and it only wasnt too expensive bc i could wash and reuse them.

I flipping love your editing!! I'm learning! Also, "I'm molting" will definitely be quoted by me after I get sun burned this summer👌👌

Hey Ash, in case you see this, I'm so grateful you shared these videos. You put so much work into them and I'm so so thankful.

You two are such pure good hearted humans I just really enjoy your videos and getting to see and hear from you again❤️

This was a great video! I'm a cis girl and I had a breast reduction surgery in June of 2017. I always thought top surgery and breast reductions recovery was similar- I think the procedures and immediate recovery are somewhat- but this helped me learn about some of the differences! Scar healing seems a lot more complex in top surgeries but I'm sure these tips would be helpful to anyone with surgical scars too! Thank you for sharing!

Getting top surgery in May... the ending clips made me cry reaffirming me that no matter what happens for my surgery results, it will always be beautiful and that there are options for me.

@fnafvhstapes1983

3 жыл бұрын

Happy for you :)

@reisuke_6030

3 жыл бұрын

@@fnafvhstapes1983 I got the surgery early! I am now 24 days post op (:

@fnafvhstapes1983

3 жыл бұрын

@@reisuke_6030 IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! How's it going?

Thank you for making me genuinely excited for top surgery! I scheduled my consult after 7 years of waiting, and I was really freaking scared. Thank you for being so knowledgeable and helping put pretty much all of my fears to rest.

Perfect timing of the video! I finally had my top surgery last week 😊

Ash how are you so damn adorable??? Holy shit, I just love you and Grace! You're as informative and inclusive as ever, and I want to thank you for making videos and sharing. You make me feel good and safe, and that exploring oneself is okay to do. So thanks! You are fantastic :)

Just wanna say seeing videos like this warm my heart. Everyone is so great and Ash is a little treasure and I'm just hopelessly emotional about this 😭 if love to see a video about the tattooing! Keep being amazing!

So cool to see such a variety of folks who've had top surgery! Love learning from you Ash :)

Hi Ash I think you’re a cool person this video was really cool thanks for posting!

You know, this sorta terrifies me about getting top surgery. Like a lot.

@terrybaker5844

5 жыл бұрын

I feel that, it seems really scary but I think these double d's are worse then any scars would be.😬

@YourActualChild

5 жыл бұрын

Terry Baker I mean, true. But still, surgeries already terrify me and I don’t know why I keep clicking on videos like this XD

@Zr-jj3zy

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly I know what you mean but for me these vids help a lot, my take away from this was more; if it isn't perfect right away there's still stuff you can do to change that and to make yourself feel more comfortable in your body

@kaidiver3089

5 жыл бұрын

IVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT GETTIN IT DONE FPR AWHILE. IM SCARED. NEVER WENT UNDER THE KNIFE. I DONT EVN GET CHECK NOR HAVE ANY DR VISITS. TOTALLY BEEN THINKING BOUT IT

@merchantarthurn

5 жыл бұрын

@@YourActualChild I think that's a perfectly reasonable reaction and we all react differently. I've had this same reaction to most top surgery videos that didn't cover the healing process for very long. If it can help at all, I think looking at how impressive the revisions were at the end of the video can help a little with the fear of something going wrong, as well as displaying several incision options (they're different shapes for different techniques! so if certain incisions were worrying shapes etc there's options :D)

I’m really glad you put POC trans folks in this video! Bc what I’ve realized as an Asian trans male who had top surgery recently (2 mos age), healing is different between me + my White transmasc friends. I’ve had 2 White transmasc friends who’ve gotten top surgery (by the same surgeon, Dr. Mosser). He’s a really good surgeon + has amazing results, but also, just generally what I’ve seen, White transmasc folks tend to heal better or lighter post-op + Asian transmasc folks tend to have darker scars. White trans folks post-op typically have pink nipples + Asian trans folks post-op typically have brown nipples- Regardless of if their nips were pink pre-op or not. The actual centers of my nips pre-op were pink, but the areolas were a light brown + currently, my nips are just brown post-op.

I almost had to watch this in 2 sittings but I managed to get thru it in one go. I want top surgery eventually and I’m worried about how I’ll handle it- both bc of dysphoria and my over-sensitivity to surgical procedures and such. But seeing your progress and honesty in your videos has been helping a lot I think! Thank you so much for sharing and talking about this important stuff.

This is really well done. Thank you Ash!

I love that all your vids are so different and inclusive! Thanks queen.

I love the visual representations! For topics like the one being discussed I always feel visual aids help so much.

Wow. I just had to say how moving this is. Seeing all of these beautiful people, who look just how they want to. It’s incredible. Thank you to all the doctors, regular people, friends, who make this possible.

I’m getting top-surgery next week! The only thing is I’m getting no nipples and I wish I could see more examples of other people who did that because I’m scared I’ll look weird

@j4cqu3l1n3xo

5 жыл бұрын

Same

I loved this video, your content is very educational which is really great! :)

Ah, I loved how in depth this video was! When the day comes for me to go through all this, I will be more prepared. :) Thank you!

Wow you really did put so much effort on this video :O it turned out SUPER GOOD! I learnt some stuff! Looking forward to pt 2. Thanks Ash!

Hello Ash, I'm an agender person that has been dabbling with the idea of top surgery for the past few months (totally not planning on doing it anytime soon) and I was wondering if you could do a video on either yours or Graces experience being a care taker? I think being able to show something like that to my partner and family would make them a lot less unsure about the whole process.

As a fellow trans-nonbinary person who's about to get onto British Columbia's top surgery weight list, thank you so much for the info! It feels so good to have all the information I need to make sure I heal well :)

Wow! I love so many things about this! The cat puns, excellent information, including other views from other creators, thank you for creating and sharing!

I love watching all your videos on transition things. I learn so much. Thanks Ash!

Awesome vid, Ash! My doctors have recommended scar massage & silicone strips/gels after I had (not top) surgery!

I really felt warm tingly feelings seeing the diverse collection of torso's. LIke we get a little stoma, and an amputee :) so cute!

I loved that this is a 2 parter to get all the cool information and learning in and then save the reveal for part two, something to enjoy now and something for later 😀

This is so freaking helpful considering I’m seriously looking into top surgery right now and I have no idea how to move through all of the info out there. Thanks, Ash! Can’t wait for part 2!

I'm preparing for my partners surgery and this was so helpful and positive!

I'm just saying if your inclusive chests were a merch item as either stickers or some kind of paper doll I could put into a shadow box I would so not be mad.

Every single video you make is attentive and compassionate and smart. Your style is also gorgeous. You look so gorgeous. So much love xoxo

all the guests made me so happy 🖤

So happy that is not age restricted 🙌🏼💕

The amount of effort you put into the visuals is amazing!!

Just came here to say thank you for this video. Ive been watching it every time my dysphoria gets bad for years and now Im fresh out of top surgery. This felt like the perfect place to say something as I dont really post theings myself.

you’re so absolutely pleasant to watch. i freakin love you ash

As a watcher of your videos for about several months, I'm very happy to say I'm comfortable getting surgery. I've talked with my partner about it, and he is encouraging me in many ways via the internet, since he won't be home for two more months. Your videos have boosted my confidence and understanding of the highs and lows of transitioning, surgery, and post-op things. I really hope you continue to heal well and that you and Grace have a good time together making more videos and just being a prime pair of two beautiful people. - Lawrence

Thank you for the very informative video! I would definitely love to see a video about tattooing nips! I also really appreciate the diversity in bodies shown in this video. Also, your wedding ring is gorgeous!

Ash, your work is amazing. I mean it. Thank you (also loved seeing Jamie there!) 💚

The last compilation was very helpful. Its good to know what could happen in so many personal perspectives.

I also wanted to say that I loved the little bits you added to your crafts to be inclusive, especially the colostomy bag and insulin pump. Your efforts toward great representation are appreciated! Thank you.

@Hmm...Whats-Their-Name

5 жыл бұрын

Ash really is a treasure.

The worst nerve damage related feeling I have come into is when my chest gets cold. I still get the feeling of painful, cold nipples except my actual nipples (i.e. the grafts) are fine, it's just the nerves on my chest which previously led to where my nipples were that get activated and oof, nothing came close to the level of discomfort I felt for those moments. Painful, cold, phantom nipples.

I love this video! Super informative and your crafts are ADORABLEEEEEE! I love hearing all about your experience, its been super comforting as I start mine!

Just wanna say ash, you are an amazing person! You are so inspiring and quirky

3:46 you should have said education you're at the station of edumacation LOL and also ash you are an amazing person and youve helped me through so much thank you😊

You say salty. As I bite. Into a Saltine.

omg!!! i love the insulin pump on the cutouts aaaahhh!!! i have one and seeing that made me so freaking happy like you don’t even know

I just had top surgery (double incision) on Friday, and this is really helpful for more ideas on scar care!! I can't wait to get my drains out and see my chest (even if it isn't perfect). ♥️

Yay Frank Lee Gay is back! Also yay learning!

I would absolutely love to hear more about nipple tattooing! It's really great to hear from fellow p.o.c in the trans community 💛 Looking forward to part ✌🏾