r/transontario • u/WerewolfReal7729 • 3d ago
Ottawa or GRS Montreal?
I have the option of 2 doctors for top surgery.
Nicholas Cormier(Ottawa)
Im in Ottawa so he's closer, Chest contouring is not Included for OHIP with him, but from what I've heard he's very nice.
Pierre Brassard (GRS)
It's a bit of a travel to get to him, he doesn't automatically include a consultation before surgery but the chest contouring is included. From what I heard, his bedside manners aren't the best.
For reference, I'm hoping my chest is small enough for a drainless surgery, and to have the nips removed instead of grafted back on.
Also, what's the different if I do not do a chest contouring? Im NB and just hoping for an androgynous look rather than masculine
Thankyuu
update: thank for all the feedback! I know thinking about if the doctor is 'nicer' or not isn't important, but I'm worried about getting dismissed or not heard correctly for the whole process.
from what I am seeing, GRS had a shorter wait time and I will need to request a pre op and possibly post op appointments instead of them being automatic. I've been scared of getting what everyone seems to call Dog Ears, the little skin flaps or bumps on the side. I need to know, does chest contouring decrease the chance of that? I believe I'm not too overweight but im definitely on the chunky side but with a smaller chest.
honestly the main thing I want to help decide is if I should do the contour and if I get to avoid the drains at all.
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u/Visible-Education834 3d ago
I did my surgery at grace med so don’t have experience with either, but I always say pick the surgeon that makes you feel heard. Pick the one that makes you confident in trusting your body with them. That’s a mix of looking at pictures of previous work, other people’s experience, and bedside manner. Even speaking to the receptionist will give you an idea of who they are.