Facial Feminization Surgery Patient – Chicago, IL
This detailed case study focuses on a transfeminine patient who sought comprehensive facial feminization to achieve greater congruence with her gender identity. Dr. Dorafshar executed a meticulous single-stage facial feminization surgery, addressing multiple areas to create a harmonious and feminine facial aesthetic.
The surgical plan encompassed several key procedures:
Forehead Contouring and Frontal Sinus Setback: These procedures reshaped the patient’s forehead, reducing prominent bone structure and creating a smoother, more rounded contour that is characteristic of feminine foreheads. This often involves adjusting the projection of the frontal sinus.
Brow Ptosis Repair: Addressing any drooping of the eyebrows, this procedure ensured the brows were positioned in a more aesthetically pleasing and feminine arch, opening up the eye area.
Facial Fat Grafting: Autologous fat was carefully harvested and grafted to various areas of the face to add volume and create softer, more youthful contours, particularly in areas like the cheeks and temples, which can subtly feminize the overall facial shape.
Upper Lip Lift: This procedure shortened the philtrum (the space between the nose and the upper lip) and subtly everted the upper lip, creating a fuller, more youthful, and feminine appearance of the mouth.
Rhinoplasty: The nose was reshaped to refine its proportions, reduce any perceived masculine features, and create a more delicate and feminine profile.
Genioplasty and Mandibular Contouring: These procedures focused on reshaping the chin and jawline. Genioplasty adjusted the projection and shape of the chin, while mandibular contouring refined the angles of the jaw, reducing any squareness and creating a softer, more oval or heart-shaped facial outline.
The patient’s post-operative outcome was highly successful. She expressed profound satisfaction with the results, feeling that the comprehensive transformation of her facial features had enabled her to achieve a level of congruence with her gender identity that she had long desired. Her delight with the results underscores the significant impact that facial feminization surgery can have on a patient’s self-perception and overall well-being.
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Khyla Tatak
Talk about a great experience overall. Dr. Dorafshar made me feel at ease, answered all of my questions and set realistic expectations on recovery. Constantly checked in to make sure I was doing ok during the first week post surgery. His team set the bar high. I’m so incredibly happy with my results.
“I recently had the privilege of being under the care of Dr. Dorafshar, and I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional experience I had. It was evident that he is not only an excellent surgeon but also an incredibly caring and empathetic individual.”
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