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

Patients across the country choose Evolve Your Life in Chicago, IL for gender affirmation surgery performed with precision and compassion. Gender affirmation surgery is an umbrella term for a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures designed to align a person’s physical appearance with their gender identity. At Evolve Your Life, located in Chicago, IL, Dr. Amir Dorafshar — one of the nation’s most respected craniofacial and reconstructive surgeons — offers a comprehensive suite of gender-affirming procedures tailored to each patient’s unique goals. Patients travel from across the United States to receive care at our Chicago practice.

Types of Gender Affirmation Surgery We Offer

For transgender women, this most often means facial feminization surgery (FFS), a structured set of procedures that softens bone structure across the upper third, middle third, and lower third of the face. For transgender men and nonbinary individuals, facial masculinization surgery (FMS) follows an augmentative approach to strengthen and define masculine features.

Surgical options may include forehead contouring and brow bone reduction, rhinoplasty, lip lift, jaw contouring, brow lift, and more. Many patients from out of state also benefit from non-surgical options such as injectables and laser treatments as part of their overall plan when visiting our Chicago, IL location.

Schedule Your Gender Affirmation Surgery Consultation in Chicago, IL

Whether you’re local to Chicago or traveling from another state, our team is experienced in supporting out-of-town patients with travel guidance and scheduling. Explore our in-depth article: Understanding Facial Feminization Surgery: A Guide. Ready to take the first step? Book a consultation with Dr. Dorafshar today.

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.