What words should I know about facial masculinization surgery?

Cheek augmentation

A technique whereby either dermal fillers or prosthetic implants are placed in the cheeks to augment the volume and appearance.

Chin augmentation

A surgical technique that increases the height and projection of the chin.

Forehead lengthening

A surgical technique to lengthen the forehead that can also augment the projection of the forehead above the brows.

General anesthesia

Drugs and/or gases used during an operation to relieve pain and alter consciousness.

Hematoma

Blood pooling beneath the skin.

Intravenous sedation

Sedatives administered by injection into a vein to help you relax.

Jaw recontouring

A surgical technique to increase the width of the jaw and to create a more defined jaw angle.

Local anesthesia

A drug injected directly into the site of an incision during an operation to relieve pain.

Rhinoplasty

Commonly known as a nose job, this technique is used to masculinize the nose.

Thyroid cartilage enlargement

Also known as Adam's apple enhancement, this technique increases the prominence of the thyroid cartilage in the neck.