Realized early on that "the chest is a burden"

I realized early on that my chest was a burden for me, and I didn't like it! At that time, there was no public space for discussion on similar topics in my world, let alone role models or information to refer to—I knew deep down that my chest was something I wanted to get rid of, but facing the gaze of family, friends, and society, I always suppressed this thought. It wasn't until high school that a friend who was a T told me, "Don't care about what others think, just be yourself. After all, it's just people talking; it doesn't mean anything will happen to you." Her words seemed to show me a glimmer of light! That's when I began to seriously consider whether I could become more like myself.

No discrimination, only a cherished view of treating illness like family.

Later, in my circle of friends, someone had breast reduction surgery, and when I found out, I was very excited! Because I also wanted to do it! So I mustered up the courage to ask my friend about the details of the breast reduction surgery process, and later my friend introduced me to Enherya Medical Aesthetics Clinic for a consultation. To be honest, I was very nervous at first, repeatedly imagining what the doctor might ask, wondering if I would be discriminated against? I still remember when I first stepped into the clinic, my palms were sweaty, but as soon as I entered, the relaxed and natural atmosphere felt like being in a friend's living room, and I felt a sense of relief.

The doctor was much kinder than I had imagined, without the kind of pressure I had built up in my mind. He listened carefully to what I had to say, answered every question I had, and even supplemented some aspects I hadn't thought about, such as the position of the nipples, the inability to breastfeed in the future, how often I would need to return for check-ups, and whether my schedule and work could accommodate it. He reminded me to evaluate these factors. After discussing it with my girlfriend, I decided to go ahead with the surgery. Besides being very excited about the cases of chest reduction surgery I had seen, the doctor really answered all my questions. I appreciated his attitude of not being dismissive. Even after the consultation, if I thought of any questions and called for advice, the staff at Enherya were also very friendly. These details were key in my decision to proceed.

After getting through the recovery period, everything is wide open.

The flat chest surgery was successfully completed, and the recovery period was about what I imagined. Only in the first few days with the drainage tubes was it a bit inconvenient. I still remember feeling a bit scared when I first saw those tubes, but I told myself, "Just get through it!" After the drainage tubes were removed, I started wearing a shapewear. The rest followed the doctor's advice. Personally, it might be because my girlfriend helped me with bathing and dressing, so I didn't find it too difficult to take care of myself. Of course, I had to refrain from smoking and drinking, as they could easily interfere.Flat chest woundAfter recovery, do not engage in intense exercise. If you really have concerns, just message Enherya's colleagues. Even if you don't reach out, they will often check on your recovery progress and remind you of things to pay attention to at this stage. So I didn't expend too much energy; I just focused on eating and sleeping well, attending follow-up appointments on time, and entrusted myself to time and Enherya's care.

It feels like waiting for a release for several centuries.

I still remember very clearly! After the recovery period from the chest surgery, the first time I went into the pool with my bare upper body, the feeling was simply indescribably refreshing! The sensation of the water flowing over my flat chest felt like a release that had been waiting for centuries! Later, I started to love taking photos more and more, with pictures of me in the pool with my bare upper body and scenes of me soaking in the bath. The scar from the flat chest surgery is at the lower edge of my chest, but I covered it with a tattoo, so it looks hardly noticeable.

The road to freedom may not be easy, but every step is worth it.

Now I can wear an unbuttoned shirt directly without having to cover up, it really makes me super happy! I feel relaxed and free, no longer afraid of my chest suddenly popping out from the binder! In summer, I no longer have to endure the stuffiness and suffocation of the binder, it's really worth it! My body belongs to me, and everyone has the right to live as they want to. Thank you, Enherya, thank you to that friend from back then, and thank you to the brave me for giving me the chance to truly become myself. If you also have similar struggles, I hope my story can give you a little courage. The road to freedom may not be easy, but every step is worth it!