Posted by: Dr. Amir Dorafshar, M.D., FACS
Facial masculinization upper middle lower face procedures are a specialty at Evolve Your Life in Chicago, IL. While much of the gender-affirming surgery conversation focuses on feminization, facial masculinization surgery (FMS) at Evolve Your Life in Chicago, IL takes an equally rigorous, zone-by-zone approach for transgender men and nonbinary patients seeking stronger masculine features. Patients travel from across the United States to our Chicago practice to work with Dr. Amir Dorafshar — one of the few surgeons in the country with published expertise in facial masculinization.
How Each Facial Zone Is Masculinized
In the upper third of the face, FMS may involve forehead augmentation to create a more prominent supraorbital brow ridge. In the middle third, cheekbone reshaping creates the flatter, more angular cheeks typical of masculine anatomy, and rhinoplasty may widen the nasal bridge or adjust the nasal angle for a more masculine profile.
The lower third of the face sees some of the most dramatic FMS transformations: jaw augmentation creates a stronger, more squared mandible, while chin procedures widen and project the chin for a more prominent profile. Thyroid cartilage augmentation can also create or enhance an Adam’s apple as part of neck masculinization. Our Chicago, IL team coordinates virtual pre-op appointments and out-of-state travel logistics for every patient.
Book Your FMS Consultation in Chicago, IL
Dr. Dorafshar’s deep expertise in craniofacial reconstruction makes him uniquely qualified to perform both FFS and FMS for patients nationwide. Book a consultation at Evolve Your Life in Chicago, IL and explore payment plan options for gender-affirming care.
