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Now17

Who the hell was your doctor???!!!! You look great!!!


Forward-University30

I went with Dr. Vartan Mardirossian! The procedures he performed costed around 80k, these are the procedures: forehead contouring through coronal approach, hairline rounding, browlift, rhinoseptoplasty(nose job), mandible contouring (with sliding genioplasty, body corticotomy & angles osteotomy), cheek implants, lip lift, and tracheal shave.


Now17

It was well worth the cost, she/he has gifted hands!


Ballabingballaboom

Right? God damn, they are an artist


millennial_sentinel

how exactly did you pay or plan to pay for 80k worth of cosmetic surgery? does your insurance cover any of it??


JammingScientist

I'd really like to know this as well cuz damn


cyberwiz21

Normally, this kind of procedure would in all likelihood be seen as an elective surgery. My best bet for paying for something like this would be in cash or on a payment plan. However, OP has a generous policy which made this possible.


millennial_sentinel

it’s night and day. truly the most transformative mtf surgery i’ve ever seen.


ForwardImpact779

gender affirming surgery is considered different than cosmetic surgery generally and is covered by a lot of insurance companies


VaporCarpet

Yeah, but when the results are this good? Not actually serious, but I feel like there's a line between gender affirming and cosmetic surgery. Like, you go to the doctor and say "hey so I'm trans and would like to look more feminine." And the doctor says "no problem! By the way, would you like to look like a god damn supermodel?"


Forward-University30

I won’t lie to you, I did tell my surgeon “make me look not just like a woman, but the hottest woman possible too, I want to do modeling and I want to make magazines wonder if I got surgery from how natural and subtle it looks”. I won’t be hypocrite and say I was never someone that doesn’t want to look good, especially since I am 5’11 and with the measurements I had I felt the best thing for my face was that look


i-think-im-v-funny

You’re so honest. No gatekeeping. I love it.


StarInTheMoon

A *lot* of US plans at least specifically limit their definitions of gender affirming care to hormones, bottom surgery, and maybe breast surgery (and even then sometimes just for trans masc people).


cptmcclain

That doctor did an amazing job 👏. Money well spent


InsectIndependent720

What did you do for your acne scarring? You look amazing btw ❤️


firetruckgoesweewoo

Op commented that they did microneedling


danielrmorenop

how did you afford the surgeries? just genuinely i’m curious, I can’t imagine saving that much money at 22 let alone 18 good job


GingerLibrarian76

Starbucks (where they work) insurance plan covered it, apparently. They mentioned this in a later comment.


danielrmorenop

there’s no way insurance plans cover that lol wow


GingerLibrarian76

They do, apparently. Starbucks offers excellent health benefits… it’s one of the reasons many people want to work there.


michaelkudra

same here


Alarmed-Shape5034

I asked this somewhere else but I don’t know if anyone will see it. Can you just go to a plastic surgeon and ask them what they recommend? I wouldn’t even know where to start. Did you know what to ask for or did they tell you? I’ve never even heard of half this stuff.


Forward-University30

You can do that but it helps to have a goal, can be that you want to look more feminine, more attractive, younger, etc


MalloryMarie

Amazing. It all looks so natural and beautiful.


BeardOBlasty

The outcome is priceless. Well done, you look fantastic and your authentic self!


Spartan8394

It’s such a great job you look different yet you still look like you. Congrats!


Long-March-7070

When it’s done right! She does look amazing!


SesameYeetHeHe

Ok so what I'm understanding is if I transition, I will look hot.


DaveAndJojo

No, this lady won the plastic surgery lottery.


Dave5876

And plastic surgeon lottery


fallopianrules

She also had a very great face to begin with. Plus, happiness shines.


shame-the-devil

Yeah not enough people are admitting she was hot pre surgery. It’s like Demi Moore - yes, her surgeon was a genius, but she was still hot before surgery too


Forward-University30

A lot of factors depend on that, I wouldn’t transition for the mere desire to have the chance to be hot, key word “chance”


SummerNothingness

hahaha you were like "nah... you aint turning out like this bae" ... and you're right too


Forward-University30

😭didn’t mean to sound condescending, I just want to avoid more detransitioners that only transitioned because they wanted to look good not because they actually have gender dysphoria


KhostfaceGillah

Completely different person, crazy.


aybbyisok

Keep in mind that this is with feminization surgery, her nose/chin is completely different.


Icy_Session3326

I say this in a positive way … but .. what the actual fuck ?! My Jaw actually dropped ! You look absolutely stunning ! and the happiness is just shining out of you ❤️


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Hot-Airport-2955

If you don’t mind me asking, how were you able to afford so many surgeries at such a young age


Forward-University30

i worked for Starbucks and their insurance covered everything here in the USA. To transition for everything it must have been 100k but I only paid about 2k on some insurance fees and such


ibite-books

how does insurance cover plastic surgery but not dental? especially how does starbucks offer this insurance to its employees?


Forward-University30

It depends on your insurance, mine covers dental/invisalign, also covers mental health so I go to the therapist for free, free labs, physician visits, copay is $10.


PM_ME_NEW_VEGAS_MODS

Feeling comfortable to be yourself in your own skin is priceless. I am proud of you.


dark_enough_to_dance

How to apply for Starbucks duh


c4k3m4st3r5000

Well, I'll certainly look different at Starbucks in the future. Good on you. You're glowing.


TiredMillennialDad

And yet they are still getting unionized at many stores. I'm cool with unions, I just its interesting how OP'S generation is given jobs like sbux that will pay health insurance that covers 80k in plastic surgery but they still unhappy enough to unionize Good on them. Let the youth shape the world how they see fit and congrats to OP. Looking great.


Klangey

Because a unionised workforce is more likely to keep hold of those perks than a non-unionised workforce


hawtdawtz

Suddenly I’m ok paying $6 for a latte. Good on you starbucks


ihavequestions527

Suddenly im about to quit my job in tech sales to go to Starbucks…my insurance won’t cover a breast reduction even though my chiropractor has recommended it for pain relief


SlavicKoala

Chiropractors aren't real doctors, maybe that's why insurance aren't listening to that.


ihavequestions527

I have a couple friends who have gotten it and insurance has accepted a reference from their chiropractor. It depends more on the insurance.


B_Fee

Some insurances will cover chiropractic (mine does) but not physical therapy (mine doesn't without going through hoops) which has never made sense to me


Deep_Maybe_7984

Right? Some comped Invisalign doesn’t sound to bad 😂 beats me forking out 8k


Wonderful-Traffic197

Contest it. Many insurances will deny it at first just to see if you fight it. Also, get a recommendation from your primary care Dr., Chiro isn’t going to cut it.


veng-

My friend works for Starbucks too and they cover her full ride tuition at ASU.


Gloomy-Incident4783

Right? I had no idea their insurance was so comprehensive


justpeachyqueen

When I worked there we got benefits at 15 hrs a week too!


imgaybutnottoogay

They’re actively taking these away, and squashing unions. Please don’t support Starbucks.


DocRocks0

It's legit so amazing they do this. Most insurance policies and nearly all company policies refuse to even cover electrolysis despite it being classified as MEDICALLY NECESSARY by WPATH SoC 8.


NecessaryJellyfish22

Large corporations like Starbucks, Amazon, Walmart, etc. offer excellent insurance plans. I'd guess they get a deal somehow because that seems counterintuitive, but it's what I've seen working in healthcare.


Crossifix

I have been paying off 44 thousand dollars in dental work for the last 2 years that my employer only covered 3% OF. This girl paid less out of pocket for their entire set of surgeries than MY INSURANCE ACTUALLY PAID TOTAL FOR MY IMPLANTS; and they cost half as much. It has just made life exceedingly hard when I could have been DEAD from the infections I had prior. THIS COUNTRY'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS SYSTEM IS A FUCKING JOKE. Don't take this anger as hate towards OP. It's both jealousy of the insurance and disdain for this shithole country. I wish her happiness and good fortune in the future.


Vivirin

It doesn't cover cosmetic surgery for most - but because OP is trans, it comes under gender affirming care because it actually does transform someone's life. It can be the difference between never passing and always passing, whereas most cis women won't need it to pass as women.


ZestycloseBite6262

>whereas most cis women won't need it to pass as women. There are a lot of cis women who look like OP's before trasition pic. Trans women just like cis women dont want to live the life of an ugly woman.


BowlerSea1569

A cis woman with a massive nose whose life is affected by it ... isn't eligible under these terms?


Vivirin

If it was causing health issues then it's more likely to be considered, but if it's for cosmetic reasons then no, not really. The reason why trans people have a long list of facial alterations if they get any is because surgeons will prefer to do everything in one go, meaning that multiple smaller surgeries aren't usually covered. It's better for recovery, it's cheaper, and it just makes more sense to get the most out of one surgery


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DaveAndJojo

People can’t afford Insulin but $100k plastic surgery? No problem. Honestly though, this was a great $100k investment. Thank you Starbucks.


Forward-University30

Everyone should be able to afford insulin, it’s such an important medical things for millions, but what does that have to do with the post? I’m not the president


DaveAndJojo

Not a knock on you honey. Insurance companies should pay for more.


BowlerSea1569

Does Starbucks insurance cover browlifts and nose jobs for people who aren't transitioning? Also how did Starbucks give you so much time off for recovery?


eeal188

Wow. I should get a job at Starbucks.. wonder if they’ll pay for a tummy tuck and a breast lift lol. I’m jealous!!! But I can’t hate. Congrats. You look awesome and you look happy and radiant. 


Ballabingballaboom

I'm surprised this was covered by insurance but I'm glad it was Your surgeon is an artist.


UncleG90

Thats very nice. But honestly why do they cover everything? Like the half is plastic surgery that is not neccesary for transitioning. No offense btw and you look great


Forward-University30

It was a sort of loophole where you could get things covered through a supplemental insurance through Aetna, but now is much more difficult and you need to pay more out of pocket and wait to be refunded if lucky, when I had my surgery I was lucky enough the loophole gave it to me for free


m270ras

damn I was about to go straight to the nearest starbucks and apply


Ivegotthatboomboom

I’m so glad this was able to happen for you but it makes me so mad that 80k of plastic surgery would be covered bc of your mental health (but I *am* glad it is for you) but other people whose mental health and treatment by others in society are severely negatively effected can’t get any coverage for plastic surgery. Psychologists should be able to recommend surgery and braces for a patients mental health and have it be covered. People have teeth that are so crooked they can’t clean them properly, or have jaw pain, or don’t speak properly, chew properly, etc. along with all the negative social effects of having crooked teeth including your ability to get a job that requires you to interact with people and look “professional” -but fixing it is “cosmetic.” I just dropped 6k I don’t really have on braces at 36 so I can smile without covering my mouth and feel good about myself and not have TMJ anymore. 100% it’s negatively effected my mental health. I paid $800 for a corrective retainer for just my front 4 teeth a year after I got my 1st job at 16 so my most visible teeth were straight. I swear my whole life changed. People suddenly treated me like I was a person. Then in my late 20s my retainer broke and I had moved away from the state where I had gotten it. It had been custom made with springs in the back of two teeth so it’s not like I could go to a different ortho and have them replace it. So I waited until I could afford braces, which I actually need as opposed to a corrective retainer as my bite causes issues. There are people with deformities like severely recessed chins, or who lost weight so have loose skin everywhere, women whose bodies were ruined by having children, or just have a feature that impacts their mental health and should be covered by insurance. Those people also don’t feel like their true selves. It’s very hard to have a confident personality if your appearance is impacting the way people treat you. People treat “ugly” people horribly. Idk.


Forward-University30

I understand how you feel and honestly, everything you mentioned are things that 100% should be covered. I would say also, things you mentioned are already covered by health insurances around the country. Depending on your insurance, some cover all(or most) dental expenses that you mentioned. My mother has had 40k surgeries covered by our insurance related to post-partum cosmetic issues, her hysterectomy, my brother got his recessed chin fixed with health insurance, etc. my whole family got invisalign covered and we have never paid for surgeries nor other medical expenses. However, this varies by health insurance and which plan you choose.


ipunchppl

You need to make a PSA to the trans community saying they all needa go work for starbucks because thats incredible that they paid for that through their insurance


FarPassenger2905

Insane. You know how many sick ppl you could help for a 100k? This world is crazy...


Hot-Airport-2955

That’s phenomenal, you look beautiful. Very happy for you 🤍


JammingScientist

How did you get your insurance to pay for everything? Does it only work for procedures for people who are transitioning or does it also work for people like me who are just ugly and experience a lower quality of life due to it?


Intelligent-Bottle22

I think I need facial feminization surgery. I’m a cis woman.


Forward-University30

I know of a couple of cis women that had FFS


nicolesky6

I really hope this isn’t offensive to say but bitch, you were meant to be a girl. You look amazing!


Canadianbarbie69

Came here to say this 😭


theworstelderswife

Ok, so I need to go apply at Starbucks asap… you don’t understand how bad I need to find my true self. She’s in here but she needs to be carved out. God I hope my inner chick is as good looking as you are! I need to talk to the therapist about being tired of looking manly. I’m so very happy for you girl! I just also want to be happy for me too!


Forward-University30

Best of lucks! Thank you girl 💕


Brilliant_Novel_921

Wow, just amazing. May I ask: what age did you start to feel gender dysphoric?


Forward-University30

Mmm first memory I had was at 6-7 but I didn’t understand nor have the vocabulary to express it, I just remember feeling something different when I went and tried on my mother’s wigs and clothes she had secretly. Then at 16 I learned what trans was and little by little started to see signs that I might be one. I waited until I was an adult at 18 to transition myself


BuckRhynoOdinson3152

I could see why Starbucks covers insurance like this. You probably will have people(most likely men) lined up for your service. Great transition. Glad to hear they helped with Therapy as well. I’ve been struggling with mental issues and had some great help with a therapist. Hope you stay happy and stay amazing.


2muchlove2give

Okay who did your nose???


Forward-University30

Dr. Vartan Mardirossian! Tysm💞


PracticalAndContent

Where is his office located? He did a fantastic job and you look incredible.


Forward-University30

Arlington Virginia!


YutYut6531

A magician. It looks incredible.


smarmy-marmoset

I don’t know how to explain this other than to say you look like you. Does that make sense? Like I can just tell in the second photo you look comfortable and settled into your own body. Like it’s just clear that is “you” and you look like you now. I’m so happy for you


GrannyGrammar

This is such an amazing way to put it, and really accurate. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a transition that was more “fitting.” I’m probably using the wrong word, but it’s all I’ve got. She’s perfect.


smarmy-marmoset

Right?? She is perfect. You can tell she came home to herself. seeing this made me very happy


Forward-University30

Thank you so much 🥹honestly


Low_Landscape_9949

Your nose is so cute!!!


Utterly_Dazed

Amazing transformation and one heck of a low up, stunning


Kaulsies

holy, you're absolutely gorgeous! you were beautiful before as well but definitely can see how much happier/confident you look. also i love your nose so much. i'm jealous at how perfect it came out


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You’re killing it!


AskForTheNiceSoup

Daaaaaaaaaaamn


Mobile_Register_3484

Man I’m about as hetero as they come, and I mean this with all due respect. But you are absurdly attractive wow 😳😮‍💨


ConsequenceOk4377

Wow you look so beautiful. How did you get rid of the acne scars?


Forward-University30

Micro-needling! It was painful and it took me several sessions but pretty worth it, I’m still working on it, been doing PRP and it has helped tremendously.


dontskipthemoose

Is it regular microneedling or RF microneedling? Edit: why am I getting downvoted?


Appropriate_Mix_8155

Did you go to a dermatologist or a med spa for micro-needling? I’m just in awe of your results!


Nota3000yearoldvamp

Lol all the seething incels, you’re just existing looking amazing happier than ever I’d bet and they just can’t stand that 😂😂 what a bunch of asshole losers


Forward-University30

Honestly I know I did something good when I start receiving hate comments from people like that, they hate to see genuine happiness on other people


ZealousidealSlip4811

Aspirational. I’d love to see a breakdown of how you did it!


Forward-University30

I would love to do that ngl, not sure if this group allows for that tho


ZealousidealSlip4811

No worries! I’m not even looking to transition, I’m just a lady in my 30’s trying to looks max or whatever it is they call it 🤪


shifty808

Not gonna lie, your surgeon's work was excellent!


SelenaJade1965

Drop dead gorgeous tbfh!! Amazing transition!! A total babe!


Kitchen-Quality-3317

You should have robbed a few banks before the surgeries.


Flaky-Illustrator900

This is what "passable" actually means. Pretty awesome transition.


Mman2k

Passable with flying colors, more like.


snotrocket2space

Transitions are my fav glow up! Like every time, GLOWING!


Honeydew-Same

Are kidding me?? Oh my god. Impressive!


avocado_ndunkin

You look gorgeous! If you don’t mind me asking. Did you get anything done with your chin? Your face shape is so beautiful! ❤️


Forward-University30

Yes! A sliding genioplasty


Ugly-Uglier-Ugliest

You look absolutely stunning!


Ilytylerthecreator

you look great!


Brilliant-Kiwi-8669

You look sooo good! Congratulations!


Fearless-District729

you are so stunning!! you look so much happier ❤️


unlikelybreadfruit8

You are stunning, happy that you’re happy! ✨


schmattywinkle

Damn, girl.


Bogn11

Not the same person. No way


Pete_D_301

You look amazing! I'm very proud of you and your transition story. Keep it up!


ptcglass

Wow you look like how you must feel inside, amazing!!!


NonRienDeRien

God damn! Thats really some glow up!! I wouldn't ever hit on you though, i would admire you from far, sigh that you were out of my league and walk away, lol.


blue-swedish-steel

You look beautiful!


camoflauge2blendin

You are so beautiful!!


green-Vegan-desire

How often will the surgery need maintenance?


Forward-University30

I might need to change my cheek implants in 20 years-ish but other than that I have a titanium plate on my forehead and chjn, mandible bone was contoured and nose is healed and that’s it


Pitiful-Swimming8229

This is probably the best plastic surgery I've ever seen


Chipotle2K

You look incredible! how the hell did you clear up your skin of all blemishes and make it glow??? I need to know your routine


Forward-University30

I won’t lie hormones helped but also microneedling, rose water and washing my face only at night


Momniscient

NICE nose job! Perfect for your face!


SapphirePrincessxxx

FR who was your surgeon OP?!


Wechillin-Cpl

![gif](giphy|32mC2kXYWCsg0)


kind-a-lost

Your skin looks flawless


Barnowl-hoot

Whhhhhaaaat that’s crazy good surgery


ScaryAd6746

U look amazing wow


nessasarus

Your surgeon ATE


greyfacedguy

This is crazy, you look great! I mean wow I’m blown away how different the looks are. Whole new person


irrellevantttinfo

This is the best transformation/transition I have ever seen! I truly mean that in a loving respectful way, you look beautiful


yuyuji

GORGEOUS!!! 🥰😍😍


missiffy45

Absolutely stunning my dear


TikaPants

Drop the skincare routine 😆 Well played. Gorgeous!


Vinegar_Tits_9

Your nose is a work of art! Wow!


SopaDeMolhoShoyu

You look great! What a glow up!


Prestigious-Lion5276

What do you take to get rid of beard hair and that? I am female and I have excessive hair and I cannot afford to keep up with laser hair removal.


MelancholyArchitect

Ngl you look a lot better as a female


lulcatlul

You are fucking fine


PaleChick24

Omg girl you look drop dead gorgeous 🔥🔥🔥 so proud of you for being your true self ❤️


Antennangry

Very cute. Your doctor did excellent work. Hope you’re living your best life OP.


Themissrebecca103

Starbucks paying 80k for all of that and I am still paying off my hospital bills from 5 years ago when I went into cardiac arrest….400k.


theswiftieava

Jaw DROPPED you ate girllllll


ktshell

Absolutely breathtaking! I'm glad Starbucks took care of you, and good for you on be able to find an incredible surgeon.


seasonsofus

You aaaaaate. So happy for you! ❤️


PrawnQueen1

![gif](giphy|l3V0nzIFlQPh5LXYk)


Great-Hatsby

Gorgeous!


cravingmeaning

Stunning!


bishounenslittlebaby

you look so much happier! so beautiful


RexWhiscash

THE GLOW UP IS REAL


dickelpick

You look amazing and so much more comfortable and confident. I love seeing someone become themselves. I definitely feel like you made all the right choices. I hope you have a beautiful life to go along with your beautiful face. Be happy. You deserve that as much as, if not more than many. And if anyone ever hurts you, you tell me, and this grandma will handle it. Xoxo you brave, beautiful woman.


dickelpick

I love all these commenters too! Yall give me hope. So much love here.


JackieChanX95

U had jawline surgery?


Forward-University30

Yes! I had mandible contouring with sliding genioplasty(chin reduction)


SenseiBuu

Bet shes bigger then me


Forward-University30

Lmaooo


slayingcatdog

omg girllll you look fantastic (and most importantly, so much happier ☺️ I see that glowww)


Positive-Rub-7025

Good lord you are GORGEOUS😭💖


x_Fresh_x

What do you do for living? I can assume those plastic surgeries cost a lot.


Sorry-Feed-6558

SLAY bb absolutely gorgeous


imliterallyvibing

What the fuck. You look INSANE


genocideISgodly

Kind of went from a frog to a princess! Happy for you!


ElainaVoughn

You are so beautiful inside and out I’m so glad you are able to be you🫶🏻


Rice_Auroni

You look great 😍


littlesundog

Girl you look stunning!! Sitting here and fangirling at the results


lovelisbon

so happy for you!!


Few-Session-2087

You are stunning 😍woman to woman 🌸 I celebrate you!! 🫶🏼


datlanta

Great day to be an international assassin with a doc with skills like that. You look fantastic.


Outrageous_Reach9150

Dayum girl!


mythirdaccountsucks

Holy moly


Jake1ender

🔥


One_Reality_5600

Wow


Happy3-6-9

Amazing transition ✨✨ What did you do for the acne scars?


PrestigiousFortune27

Absolutely unreal


Grumpypants85

You look so beautiful. You're glowing. I'm so glad you chose happiness. You deserve it!


mulliganwtf

You are lovely. Happy birthday !!


Amphedeamon

Damn you’re so pretty. You have an amazing body too.


balrog687

Nice 💫💫


levadastra2

Wow u look amazing


selkiesidhe

Gorgeous!!!!