Facial feminization surgery (FFS) can be used to address concerns from the scalp to the base of the neck.

MTF Gender Confirmation

Erin Storm, PA-C

Definitive guide on MTF Gender Confirmation: Facial Feminization, including the procedure overview, benefits, risks, recovery, before & after photos, costs, and more. 

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MTF Gender Confirmation: Facial Feminization

Depending on the facial feminization procedure, costs can range from $1,000 to $20,000. Temporary procedures  are usually less expensive than surgical procedures, but they require ongoing maintenance. The cost of a surgical procedure will be dependent on location, surgeon, and length and involvement of the surgery.

Facial Feminization procedures are a collection of surgical and non-surgical options for male to female (MTF) transgender patients seeking to further refine and define their facial features and neck aesthetic. Facial feminization procedures are used to create a characteristically feminine appearance with voluminous lashes and brows, softer bone definition and contouring, smaller facial proportions, and less prominent jaw and neck anatomy with more soft tissue. 

Candidates considering these procedures can choose to pursue only those treatments that are most aligned with their ideal aesthetic. Surgical and non-surgical cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures can be used in addition to medical and hormone therapies from a healthcare provider.

MTF Gender Confirmation Solutions

Face

Head

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- A reconstructive surgical procedure reshaping and shortening the forehead with hairline advancement for a more feminine forehead and brow bone
- May be combined with a brow lift

Forehead Reduction

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- Surgical hair restoration can be employed to reshape the hairline and enhance features like eyebrows and eyelashes
- A collection of procedures, including Follicular Unit Transplantation (Strip Harvesting), Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), Neograft, and ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplantation to augment scalp, brow, and lash hair

Surgical Hair Restoration

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- To enhance definition and volume, candidates may pursue Eyelash Extensions, an Eyelash Lift, or Latisse
- Surgical solutions, including hair transplants, may also be an option

Eyebrow & Eyelash Enhancement

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- Electrolysis, IPL for Unwanted Hair, and Laser Hair Removal can be used to specifically target unwanted facial and body hair

Hair Removal

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- Surgical rhinoplasty procedures like Open Rhinoplasty, Closed Rhinoplasty, Endoscopic Rhinoplasty, Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty, and Alarplasty can permanently alter nose shape and size
- Non-surgical alternatives include a Liquid Rhinoplasty with dermal fillers or Muscle Paralysis Rhinoplasty with Botox

Rhinoplasty

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- To soften and refine the cheek area, Cheek augmentation with fillers, Cheek augmentation with implants, and Cheek augmentation with fat transfer may be used

Cheek Augmentation

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- Surgical techniques to alter lip shape and size include V-Y Mucosal Advancement of the Lip (a type of lip lift), Lip Implants, Lip Augmentation with SMAS Implant, and Lip Augmentation with Autologen
- Alternatively, non-surgical options like Cosmetic Lip Tattoo, Temporary Lip Fillers, Semi-Permanent Lip Fillers, and Permanent Lip Fillers may be equally effective

Lip Shaping

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- To soften and relax the protrusion of the chin surgical procedures such as Osseous Genioplasty, Chin Reduction, and Chin Implants

Chin Enhancement

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- To refine the appearance of the neck and jaw, minimally invasive thread lifts like Silhouette Instalift, Silhouette Soft Thread Lift, and PDO Thread Lift are available
- Male to female candidates may also wish to pursue an Adam’s Apple Reduction (tracheal shave)

Neck & Jaw Definition

Facial feminization can encompass any number of surgical and non-surgical solutions. Here, we overview a few of the most common:

MTF Gender Confirmation: Facial Feminization ​​

As part of a transgender individual’s transition, facial feminization surgery (FFS) can be used to address concerns from the scalp to the base of the neck.

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