Facial Feminization Surgery: Preoperative Planning and Surgical Technique for a Harmonious Outcome
Abstract Feminization of the face is as important as genital or chest surgeries in alleviating gender incongruence in transgender individuals. It comprises a myriad of procedures that address the skeletal and/or soft tissue components to give a harmonious result. The surgeries are custom-tailored fo...
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| Published in: | Indian journal of plastic surgery Vol. 56; no. 4; pp. 298 - 309 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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01-08-2023
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| Summary: | Abstract
Feminization of the face is as important as genital or chest surgeries in alleviating gender incongruence in transgender individuals. It comprises a myriad of procedures that address the skeletal and/or soft tissue components to give a harmonious result. The surgeries are custom-tailored for each individual based on facial anatomy as well as her desired changes for optimal results. A thorough understanding of the differences in male and female facial anatomy is crucial.
The use of computed tomographic imaging with three-dimensional reconstruction and stereolithography models can greatly improve the planning as well as execution of these surgeries. There is an increase in demand for these surgeries, with a paucity of centers providing them. The aim of this article is to highlight the comprehensive facial feminization procedures, which have a high patient as well as surgeon satisfaction rate. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
| ISSN: | 0970-0358 1998-376X |
| DOI: | 10.1055/s-0042-1759692 |