Facial Feminization Surgery – How It Transforms One's Look and Features?

Sexual dimorphism contributes to subtle, noticeable physical differences. That’s why face of a person assigned male at birth looks markedly different from a person assigned female at birth. Transgender women, non-binary people, and cisgender females with masculine facial features often seek a more feminine facial appearance through Facial Feminization Surgery in the UK, India, and across the globe.

The key differences in the facial features of men and women are:

• Jaw and chin- Men tends to have wide, square shaped jaw and sharp angled, more pronounced chin. Whereas women have a V-shaped jawline and a rounder, softer chin.

• Brow ridge- Men have a more pronounced brow ridge than women. Women's faces are softer, smoother, and gentler-looking.

• Forehead- Men’s foreheads are downward sloping while women’s foreheads are rounded, softer, and more youthful.

• Cheeks- Men possess lower, less prominent cheekbones- a wider mid-face with sharp angles. Whereas, women possess higher, more prominent cheekbone, providing more dimensional appealing mid-face.

• Nose- Men tend to have larger, more pronounced nasal structures, and women tend to have smaller, narrower nose profiles.

Masculine features can be feminized with facial feminization surgery.

What is facial feminization surgery and who is it for?

Facial feminization surgery is a transformative, customisable cosmetic operation integrating a group of facial plastic surgeries and some non-surgical procedures that work to align one’s facial appearance with female gender identity and make the face look overall harmonious and appealing. Its goal is to feminize the face such that one feels more authentic and confident in their appearance.

Generally, the candidates for facial feminization surgery are:

• Transwomen or trans females who are not happy with their facial appearance and looking forward to making their face softer and more feminine

• Women who have manly face and want to adjust their facial features to look overall soft and in line with their birth gender

• Physically and mentally fit individuals

• Individuals who feel discomfort or gender dysphoria

• People who have through understanding of facial feminization procedures and hold realistic expectations from the surgery outcome

• Non-smokers.

Consultation with a facial feminization surgeon is a must to check for one’s suitability for facial feminization surgery.

What does facial feminization surgery incorporate, and how does each procedure contribute to the overall facial transformation?

A facial feminization surgery is performed as an individual surgery or a combination of following procedures. Each of these procedures targets specific feature of the face that looks masculine.

• Forehead reduction/ contouring and hairline lowering- The surgeon reduces the height of the hairline and smoothens/softens the forehead by reducing the supraorbital ridge and remodelling the frontal bone.

• Eyelid surgery/ blepharoplasty- The surgeon removes extra fat and skin from upper and/lower eyelids to make eyes look more refreshing, open, and youthful.

• Cheek augmentation- The surgeon performs buccal fat pad removal for a sleek, elongated mid-face and more prominent cheekbones.

• Rhinoplasty- The surgeon typically reshapes and resizes the nose, refines the nose tip, and softens the nasal bridge to create a more feminine nose profile. There are two approaches for this: Open and Closed rhinoplasty.

• Lip lift/lip reduction surgery- The surgeon makes an incision through mouth to reduce the size of excessively full lips and to lift the upper lip such that the lips look fuller and pronounced, in harmony with rest of the facial features.

• V line jaw surgery- The surgeon reshapes the jaw, reduces the jawbone angle and width to create a V-shaped, slender jawline.

• Chin reshaping surgery/ genioplasty- The surgeon modifies the chin shape and size such that it appears rounded and small. Chinbone shaving/trimming may be done.

• Tracheal shave/Adam’s apple reduction- The surgeon reduces the Adam’s apple by removing extra cartilage. This is an add-on surgery to make neck smoother and feminine and in harmony with face.

• Others- The surgeon volumizes the face and restores attractive, youthful, feminine contours of the face through procedures like facial fat grafting, facial implants, and facial fillers treatment.

Major Perks of facial feminization surgery

• Gender affirmation- relief from discomfort and social uneasiness caused by masculine facial traits

• Improved social interactions due to better comfort in own skin

• Improved facial harmony/symmetry

• Tailored outcomes

• Natural, long-lasting physical transformation

• Better appearance

• Boosted self-confidence and esteem

• Enhanced overall life quality .

Designer Bodyz is grateful to offer a facial feminization consultation.

Designer Bodyz, a clinic for Facial Feminization Surgery India , has the internationally known facial feminization surgeon, Dr. Parag Telang, who is highly skilled and experienced and understands gradations of facial feminization.

After assessing the unique facial anatomy of the patient and learning the cosmetic concerns to be addressed, the doctor provides a tailored surgical plan and executes it to achieve the best possible results, ensuring they are satisfactory and within the patient’s budget. Schedule your consultation now.