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Posted by: Dr. Amir Dorafshar, M.D., FACS

Middle third of the face surgery is a cornerstone of the care we provide at Evolve Your Life in Chicago, IL. The middle third of the face — spanning the nose, cheeks, and upper lip — is where subtle proportional changes create dramatic feminine softness. At Evolve Your Life, our Chicago, IL surgical center serves patients from across the United States who are seeking expert facial feminization surgery with world-class precision and compassionate care.

Procedures Included in Middle Third FFS

Feminizing rhinoplasty narrows the nasal bridge, refines the tip, and adjusts the nasolabial angle to approximately 95–105 degrees for a softer profile. Cheek augmentation using fat transfer adds volume and convexity to create the fuller, rounder cheekbones associated with femininity.

One of the most transformative yet often overlooked middle-third procedures is the lip lift. By shortening the philtrum, the surgeon increases tooth show and rolls the lip outward — creating fullness without relying solely on fillers. This can also be supported with injectables for ongoing maintenance, which out-of-state patients can arrange locally after returning home.

Book Your Middle Third FFS Consultation in Chicago, IL

Patients from New York to Los Angeles — and everywhere in between — choose Evolve Your Life’s Chicago, IL practice for middle third FFS. Read our full FFS guide or schedule a consultation to discuss your specific goals with Dr. Dorafshar.

Amir Dorafshar, MD, FACS is a globally recognized, board-certified plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, microsurgery, and facial gender-affirming procedures.

He earned his medical degree from the University of Manchester, UK, and trained at UCLA, the University of Chicago, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. He previously held the Endowed Chair, Professorship, and Residency & Fellowship Program Director role at Rush University Medical Center.

A facial transplantation pioneer, he has co-authored 230+ peer-reviewed articles and co-edited major surgical textbooks. He is currently Chief of Plastic Surgery at OSF St. Francis Hospital and President & CEO of Evolve Your Life, Chicago.