Top 4 Transgender Facial Feminization Surgeries

For the majority of individuals experiencing gender dysphoria, hormonal replacement therapy usually doesn’t work out alone. A facial plastic surgery becomes imperative. For transwomen, facial feminization surgery is necessary to match their gender identity with their sex assigned at birth while attaining the visual appeal of their face for a lifetime. This blog explores the top 4 Transgender Facial Feminization Surgery in India and globally common among trans women, non-binary people, and gender non-conforming people.

What is Transgender Facial Feminization?

Transgender facial feminization is a term used to refer to a combination of surgeries that work on aligning an individual’s facial appearance with their internal sense of gender identity. These surgeries transform the masculine facial features into typical feminine features. The features usually targeted include the nose, forehead, chin, cheek, jawline, and lips.

The Key Facial Feminization Surgeries That are in Demand

1. Hairline Advancement, Forehead Reduction, and Brow Lift

Hairline/scalp advancement involves lowering of the high-positioned hairline and removal of extra forehead skin. It aims to shorten the forehead height, provide a widow's peak, and help transgender individuals achieve more balanced proportions in the upper part of their face. This surgery is often performed in conjunction with a forehead reduction and brow lift in a single procedure.

A forehead reduction or contouring, the type 3 forehead surgery, focuses on flattening and smoothing the forehead. The surgery involves reducing brow bossing.

A brow lift aims for the reshaping and lifting of the eyebrows above the orbital rim to provide it a more feminine arch.

2. Feminizing Rhinoplasty/ Nose Reshaping

A nose feminizing surgery is done to create a smaller nose with delicate proportions and softer nasolabial angles, such that the overall nose profile is in harmony with the remaining face. Its goal may be to lessen the nasal bridge height; narrow the nasal bridge; make the nose tip more defined, smaller, and slightly upturned; smooth a dorsal hump; and enhance the nasolabial angle. Often, it's performed after jaw or forehead contouring so that the nose aligns well with other feminizing changes made in facial features.

3. Mandibular Angle Reduction/ Genioplasty (Chin and Jaw Contouring)

Mandibular angle reduction or jaw contouring surgery works on eliminating the squared jaw look. The surgery involves shaving or sculpting of the bone at the back of the jaw and below the ear- the mandibular angle. It helps reduce the bulk or the width from both sides of the lower end of the face to make the jaw V-shaped and softer, as found in females.

Genioplasty or chin surgery is of two kinds: Sliding Genioplasty and Chin Reduction. Sliding genioplasty involves cutting and repositioning of the chin bone to make the chin shorter, more rounded, and less projected. A chin reduction surgery that involves bone shaving aims to make the chin more pointed.   

  4. Cheeks and Lips Augmentation

Cheeks and lips are both central mid-face features. They are augmented for a transition to a heart-shaped, lifted, and youthful midface. In a cheek augmentation surgery for feminization, the flatter, less projected cheeks are made rounder, fuller, and more projected. The approaches that may be used include fat grafting, filler, cheek implant, and zygomatic osteotomy. In a lip augmentation surgery for feminization, the thinner, flatter lips are made fuller with a defined Cupid’s bow. The techniques that may be used include fat grafting, fillers, lip lift, and lip advancement.

A transgender person should partner with a facial plastic surgeon to decide on which part of the face (upper, middle, or lower) they should be operated on and which surgical options they should go for. After the surgeon thoroughly assesses the patient’s facial anatomy and learn about the surgical goals and expectations, the surgeon provides a tailored surgical plan.

Why do Transgenders opt for Facial Feminization Surgeries?

Facial feminization surgeries offer the following benefits to transgender individuals:

• Significant relief from gender dysphoria and anxiety associated with facial features

• Boost in confidence with improved facial balance

• Improved life quality.

Why To Achieve Aesthetic Feminine Facial Profile?

Designer Bodyz Centre is widely recognized for affordable facial feminization surgeries. It has ultra-modern facilities and a highly skilled surgeon and team with extensive experience in facial feminization surgeries. To get the best output of facial feminization and learn more about Transgender Surgery Cost in India, visit Designer Bodyz and consult Dr. Parag Telang for facial feminization and end up undergoing a suitable facial feminization surgery.