Facial feminization surgery improves gender dysphoria in trans women
Josef Hadeed, MD, FACS
Facial Feminization Surgery
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Gender Surgeries Transgender Facial, Chest and Genital Procedures
What surgical options are available to transgender and gender non-conforming patients? Gender surgeries are performed by a multispecialty team that typically includes board-certified plastic surgeons. Every individual is unique, and your plastic surgeon will work with you on a personalized plan. Listed below are many of the procedures that are available.
Facial Feminization Surgery
The goal of facial feminization surgery is to reshape masculine features of the face to project a more feminine appearance.Chest Feminization Surgery
The goal of chest feminization surgery is to give a more feminine contour and appearance to the chest using breast implants and possibly fat transfer.Feminizing Genital Surgery
The goal of feminizing genital surgery, sometimes called transfeminine bottom surgery, is to rearrange male genital tissue to construct the appearance of female genitalia.Facial Masculinization Surgery
The goal of facial masculinization surgery is to reshape feminine features of the face to project a more masculine appearance.Chest Masculinization Surgery
The goal of chest masculinization surgery is to remove the breast tissue from both breasts and shape the skin, tissue and nipples to give a masculine appearance to the chest.Masculinizing Genital Surgery
The goal of masculinizing genital surgery is to use existing female genital tissue, and sometimes tissue from another part of the body, to create a surgically constructed neophallus (neopenis).ASPS Statement on Gender Surgery for Adolescents
Note: If you are a parent or an adolescent considering gender-related surgery, we encourage you to read the ASPS statement on gender surgery for adolescents to understand the Society's perspective and commitment to patient-centered care.