Gender Reassignment: Modifying Facial and Neck Structures for Gender Dysphoria
August 2018
in “
Clinics in plastic surgery
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TLDR The conclusion is that certain surgeries can help people with gender dysphoria look more like their true gender and feel better.
The document discussed the surgical techniques and considerations for feminizing and masculinizing the neck in transgender individuals. Procedures such as mandibular angle reduction, genioplasty, chondrolaryngoplasty, and rhytidectomy were highlighted as key methods to achieve desired aesthetic outcomes. The authors emphasized the importance of these surgeries in aligning physical appearance with gender identity, contributing to the overall well-being and mental health of transgender patients. The study was conducted by experts from the University of Miami Hospital and Jackson Memorial Hospital, with no disclosed conflicts of interest.
