What is facial feminization surgery?

The goal of facial feminization surgery is to reshape masculine features of the face to project a more feminine appearance. Facial feminization surgery is typically a series of procedures performed in either a single stage or in multiple stages, depending on your priorities and your surgeon's recommendations.

There are many techniques used to perform facial feminization surgery. Some of the procedures used to create a softer, more feminine appearance involve moving your hairline, reducing your forehead, lifting your brow, lifting your upper or lower eyelids, enhancing your cheeks or cheekbones, changing the shape of your nose, lifting your upper lip, reshaping or filling out your lips and reshaping your chin or jaw. Facial feminization may also include a facelift, neck lift or tracheal shave.