Top 5 Procedures Among Transgenders Looking for Facial Feminization Surgery

Many transgenders have masculine facial features that do not align with their gender identity, their internal sense of being a female. The mismatch between their assigned sex at birth and gender identity makes them very distressed. Ultimately, they seek transformation of their facial appearance. Transgender facial feminization surgery in India comprises the set of all invasive procedures that aim to reshape all masculine facial features and achieve a more feminine aesthetic face. It is the only hope for such transgender women.

This post details the top 5 procedures that target the prominent facial features and help make them look feminine. Read on to learn more.

5 Most Requested FFS procedures Among Transgenders

• Feminizing Rhinoplasty- A typical male nose tends to be large, with a wider bridge and less defined tip. Transgender women who have a masculine nose yearn for a feminine nose that is smaller/less prominent, straight, and delicate, with a slightly lifted tip. 

A feminizing rhinoplasty helps them achieve the same. It works to reduce the nose size, modify the nasal bridge, or smooth out the nasal profile to make sure the nose is in harmony with the rest of the facial features. Beyond aesthetics, it even helps ease breathing difficulties, if any.     

• Forehead Reduction- The forehead and eyebrows of people assigned male at birth tend to be more eye-catching. Their forehead is wide, square, and angular, with a raised hairline in an M-shaped form. Transgender women with a masculine forehead wish for a narrower, more rounded forehead with flatter eyebrows and an oval-shaped, lower hairline. 

A frontal reduction surgery, aka supraorbital ridge reduction or frontal bone remodelling, can help them achieve a softer, more feminine forehead. In some cases, it’s combined with hairline lowering to further harmonize facial proportions.

• Feminizing Facial Lifting- It’s a key gender affirmation procedure that focuses on feminizing the chin, cheeks, neck, and eyes of transgender women by repositioning the skin and muscles. It may comprise jaw angle reduction and chin reshaping to narrow and soften the jawline and chin, creating a characteristic V shape; cheek augmentation to add volume and roundness to cheeks; lip lifts and augmentation to create voluptuous, well-defined lips; and blepharoplasty to remove extra skin and fat from eyelid and make eyes shallow-set. An added benefit of these procedures is a more rejuvenated facial appearance.
• Buccal Fat Removal/ Bichectomy- Transgenders who have more square and robust cheeks appearance seek a more refined, elongated, and feminine appearance. A buccal fat removal works to reduce the prominence of their cheeks by removing the natural, localised fat pads in their cheeks- the buccal fat pads.   
• Anguloplasty- It is a jaw surgery that aims to feminize the lower third of the face by focusing on the jawline and chin. It works to soften and narrow the jawline, which is wider and more angular than a typical feminine jawline. Also, it refines the mandibular line and modifies the chin for a smoother, harmonious lower facial contour.

Result and Recovery of FFS Procedures Among Transgenders

The result and recovery from the facial feminization surgeries varies among transgenders depending on the procedures they choose, whether alone or in what combination. The initial phase of recovery for every case normally involves side effects like swelling, bruising, and discomfort. 

To alleviate swelling, the patient typically needs a rest period of 2-4 weeks. To maximize the success of FFS procedures, the patient has to strictly adhere to specific post-operative care instructions provided by the surgeon. Generally, the aftercare routine includes avoidance of direct sun exposure, keeping the head elevated and protected from heat and sweat, proper wound care, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The full effects of any facial feminization surgery last for several years, mostly for the rest of the patient’s life. However, the desired results take weeks to be apparent, when the swelling has completely subsided. The surgeries not only transform the appearance of transgenders but even make them free of gender dysphoria, also improving their self-esteem and life quality.

Take the First Step.

Want to know about which facial feminization procedures you will need? Contact Dr. Parag Telang, a leading facial plastic and FFS surgeon and get all your questions related to FFS answered. As the best surgeon for facial feminization surgery in India, we recommend meeting him and learning more about the suited procedures at the best price. 

Schedule your consultation with him today.