January 2024 in “Medicina” This study assessed outcomes and complications of upper-face feminization surgery among 20 transgender patients, highlighting that insufficient browbone reduction was a common issue in prior surgeries, and emphasizing meticulous planning to prevent revisions and dissatisfaction.
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May 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” This review of facial feminization surgery literature suggests it is generally safe and satisfactory for patients, though more research is needed to establish best practices and quality-of-life outcomes.
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This article discusses current methods in facial feminization surgery for transsexual women and reports no new clinical results, focusing instead on various surgical techniques used to feminize facial features.
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May 1971 in “Clinical genetics” This study suggests 5α‐androstan‐3α‐17β‐diol may be the true inducer of kidney enzymes in certain mice, while its induction mechanism likely involves pinocytosis rather than a receptor protein.
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March 1975 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This study found a direct correlation between the testicular feminization gene and decreased androgen receptor activity, potentially explaining the androgen insensitivity in affected individuals.