TLDR Facial contouring is crucial for the satisfaction and well-being of Chinese transgender females.
The study concluded that facial contouring was essential in feminization surgery for Chinese transgender females, significantly improving their satisfaction and psychological well-being. It involved 50 participants and highlighted the importance of modifying specific facial features like the forehead, nose, and jawline to align with typical female aesthetics. The research emphasized that facial feminization surgery (FFS), including procedures like mandibular angle osteotomy, genioplasty, and malarplasty reduction, was crucial for alleviating gender dysphoria and aiding social adaptation. The findings underscored the necessity of incorporating facial contouring into surgical plans for transgender females seeking feminization.
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May 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Facial feminization surgery is safe and patients are satisfied, but more detailed research is needed.
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August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism” The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Facial feminization surgery is effective in helping transgender women appear more feminine and has high patient satisfaction.
Orthognathic surgeons play a key role in modifying masculine facial features to be more feminine, often improving transgender women's quality of life.
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Facial feminization surgery is effective in helping transgender women appear more feminine and has high patient satisfaction.
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Injectables can feminize or masculinize a transgender person's face, but more research is needed for best practices.
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September 2010 in “The Laryngoscope” Forehead modification greatly increases the perception of femininity and is a safe procedure.
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January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that individualized Facial Feminization Surgery plans and comprehensive care are crucial for successful outcomes.
