Facial Feminization
in Middletown, NJ

Gender affirmation from male to female involves a series of procedures designed to make the face and body more feminine. Board-certified Red Bank plastic surgeon Dr. John Taylor performs facial feminization on patients who undergo gender affirmation and want to have more feminine facial features.

What Is Facial Feminization?

Probably the most important part of gender affirmation, facial feminization is a series of surgical procedures that alter the face to make it more feminine.  With facial feminization surgery, the procedures are designed to alter the bony and soft tissue to redesign the face to have female features. Additionally, non-surgical cosmetic procedures may be performed to enhance the facial features to a more feminine state.

How Are Facial Feminization Procedures Performed?

Facial feminization procedures typically require several approaches to accomplish the goals patients set forth. The goal is to make the face more feminine so most often, it involves the following procedures:

• Brow lifts
• Rhinoplasty
• Forehead contouring
• Cheek implantation
• Lip augmentation

Several procedures may be performed together or individually depending on the extent of the procedures and the health of the patient.

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— Megan L.

Preparing for Facial Feminization

Prior to having facial feminization procedures, patients undergo psychological counseling to ensure they are mentally and emotionally healthy to receive these surgical procedures. In terms of preparing for the procedures, instructions are given to patients to follow and ensure the procedures are successful.

Recovery from Facial Feminization

Depending on the procedures performed and the extent of the procedures, recovery involves lots of rest and no strenuous activities for extended periods of time. For each procedure, patients are given a set of recovery instructions to follow so healing is smooth and effective.

At Allure Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. John Taylor offers plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures as well as non-invasive advanced skin care treatments to patients in Red Bank, NJ, and the surrounding areas. Contact us to set up your consultation today.