Posted by: Dr. Amir Dorafshar, M.D., FACS
Upper third of the face surgery is one of the most requested procedures at our Chicago, IL practice. When it comes to facial gender recognition, the upper third of the face carries more weight than any other feature. The forehead’s shape, the prominence of the brow bone, and the hairline’s position all send immediate signals to the brain about whether a face reads as masculine or feminine. At Evolve Your Life in Chicago, IL, patients from across the United States travel to have these features addressed by one of the country’s leading gender-affirming surgeons.
Procedures Included in Upper Third FFS
At Evolve Your Life, Dr. Amir Dorafshar approaches upper third facial feminization surgery through a combination of precision bone contouring and strategic soft tissue repositioning. For patients with prominent brow bossing, this typically involves a Type III cranioplasty — temporarily removing the front plate of bone, reshaping it, and securing it back with titanium micro-screws.
Other procedures in this zone include hairline lowering via scalp advancement, brow lift surgery to elevate and arch the brows into a feminine position, and orbital rim contouring to open and brighten the eye area. In some cases, eyelid lift procedures complement the work done at the brow. Our Chicago, IL practice accommodates patients from all 50 states with flexible scheduling and virtual pre-operative consultations.
Book Your Upper Third FFS Consultation in Chicago, IL
Every upper third plan starts with CT imaging and a personalized surgical blueprint. Book a consultation from anywhere in the USA to learn what’s right for your anatomy, and explore our before and after gallery to see real patient results.
