Evaluation and Treatment of Facial Feminization Surgery: Part I. Forehead, Orbits, Eyebrows, Eyes, and Nose

    September 2021 in “ Archives of Plastic Surgery
    Brian Dang, Allison C. Hu, Anthony A. Bertrand, Candace H. Chan, Nirbhay S. Jain, Miles J. Pfaff, James C. Lee, Justine C. Lee
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    TLDR The document concludes that facial feminization surgery improves psychological well-being and social acceptance for transgender individuals.
    The document discusses the surgical procedures involved in facial feminization surgery (FFS), focusing on the forehead, orbits, eyebrows, eyes, and nose. Techniques such as forehead contouring, brow lift, orbital bony contouring, rhinoplasty, and eye reshaping are detailed. The paper concludes that these procedures significantly contribute to feminizing the face, enhancing the patient's psychological well-being and social acceptance. It also highlights the importance of understanding male and female facial characteristics for successful FFS. The document notes that only 25% of transgender individuals desiring surgical transitioning have access to it, calling for increased awareness and formal training to improve outcomes. The paper also emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary team for surgical planning and patient care.
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