{"id":3540,"date":"2021-05-07T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytranssexualdate.com\/blog\/?p=3540"},"modified":"2022-04-06T13:50:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T13:50:08","slug":"the-facial-feminization-surgery-ffs-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/the-facial-feminization-surgery-ffs-guide","title":{"rendered":"The Facial Feminization Surgery FFS Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re a transgender woman, you may have heard about facial feminization surgery (FFS)<\/strong>. Others call it FFS<\/strong> surgery while some refer to it simply as FFS. No matter what you call it, it\u2019s one of the most integral parts of surgical male-to-female transitioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re interested in facial feminization, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Please know that this guide was only created to help transgender women<\/strong>. It\u2019s not claiming to be an academic resource nor an ffs glossary. However, please know that all of the information listed here comes from reliable sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Some Undergo Facial Feminization Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons as to why some people undergo this kind of plastic surgery. It\u2019s not exclusive to transgender women<\/strong>. Some cisgender women undergo it too for various reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Vital Step Towards Fully Transitioning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The body is important if a transgender woman chooses to physically transition. Apart from the common popular choices for transgender surgery, the vaginoplasty, a lot of them also focus on the secondary sexual characteristic<\/strong>, the breasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, for some, they don\u2019t only consider s*xual characteristics important. Other transgender women want to match their bodies with the typical \u201cfeminine\u201d face<\/strong> as well, hence, the choice of undergoing the surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gender Dysphoria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In connection with transitioning, a lot of transgender women have elevated levels of gender dysphoria<\/a>. If they don\u2019t feel like their faces don\u2019t match the typical description of what a feminine face is, their mental well-being may be impacted negatively as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, some women are considered beautiful even if they don\u2019t measure up to the typical feminine type of beauty. However, transgender women have often been marginalized<\/strong> and it\u2019s why some of them are not opening cracks towards being discriminated against for not fitting a common standard of beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Body Dysmorphic Disorder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned earlier, it\u2019s not only transgender women who undergo FFS. Some people have a mental disorder called body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)<\/a>. This makes them think that certain parts of their bodies are ugly (including the face).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some famous personalities who are often tagged to have this disorder are American socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein<\/a> and Ukrainian model Valeria Lukyanova.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the surgery Exactly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The controversial facial feminization surgery, also known as FFS, is a surgery that involves the modification of one\u2019s facial characteristics<\/strong>. It\u2019s known to be the most effective way of demasculinizing one\u2019s facial structure. The most common demographic that avails this type of surgery is transgender women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cosmetic surgeries of the nose and bone structure<\/strong> are what usually encompass it. Apart from the face, surgeries done on the neck and soft-tissue work may also be involved if deemed necessary by the doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ultimate goal of the FFS is to help someone achieve a soft and feminine look<\/strong>. A facial feminization surgery is tailor-made for every individual, some may need minimal work while others may need more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Common Facial Feminization Procedures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, not everyone who chooses to get the surgery will get the same cosmetic surgery package. Below\u2019s a list of the most common procedures that are recommended in facial feminization surgeries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shaving of the Trachea (Adam\u2019s Apple)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Because most ffs patients are transgender women, a tracheal shave is usually recommended<\/strong>. This helps in reducing the appearance of one\u2019s adam\u2019s apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most doctors shave the adam\u2019s apple by making an incision on its location but others slice just below the chin for the scarring to be less noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaw Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A prominent jaw is usually considered masculine. This is why it\u2019s one of the most common surgeries to soften one\u2019s facial structure. The jaw surgery focuses on the corners of the jaw<\/strong> where the bone turns up to the ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, these protrusions are risky to soften as one may end up with severed nerves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before considering this type of surgery, be very sure that your doctor has expertise in the area. Aggressive reductions may cause serious damage. It\u2019s important not to push beyond the limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, a neck lift is recommended as well to give the overall feminine look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forehead Softening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A lot of transgender women have prominent brow bones. This is why this kind of cosmetic procedure is often at the top of the list<\/strong>. This involves shaving down the hard angles of one\u2019s forehead to give it a more feminine and rounder look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, like with the surgery, this has certain limits. If done aggressively, the patient may suffer from a hole in the sinus cavity. This can be daunting as some procedures include the temporary detachment of the brow bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hairline Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hairline alterations often come with forehead softening. This happens in order to combat the effects of male pattern baldness<\/strong> or receding hairlines which affect transgender women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is done by making an incision in the scalp. Most commonly, the hairline is cut open to move the scalp and hairline forward which results in a lower hairline. This technique has been the only available method for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other people opt for hair transplants<\/strong> instead. It\u2019s less invasive and helps in covering the hairline which gives it a lower appearance along with addressing male pattern baldness very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soft-tissue Procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many transgender women go for soft-tissue procedures<\/strong> because plumper facial features are considered to be more feminine-looking. The common works that are involved in soft-tissue procedures are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n