Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery (Aug 2023)

Facial Feminization Surgery: Preoperative Planning and Surgical Technique for a Harmonious Outcome

  • Arjun Asokan,
  • Madhu K. Sudheendran,
  • Manu Mohandas,
  • Pearl Sara George,
  • Reshmi Madhavan Nair

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1759692
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 56, no. 04
pp. 298 – 309

Abstract

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Feminization of the face is as important as genital or chest surgeries in alleviating gender incongruence in transgender individuals. It comprises a myriad of procedures that address the skeletal and/or soft tissue components to give a harmonious result. The surgeries are custom-tailored for each individual based on facial anatomy as well as her desired changes for optimal results. A thorough understanding of the differences in male and female facial anatomy is crucial.

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