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Evaluation and treatment of facial feminization surgery: part II. lips, midface, mandible, chin, and laryngeal prominence

  • Dang, Brian N. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine) ;
  • Hu, Allison C. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine) ;
  • Bertrand, Anthony A. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine) ;
  • Chan, Candace H. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine) ;
  • Jain, Nirbhay S. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine) ;
  • Pfaff, Miles J. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, James C. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Justine C. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2021.10.28
  • Accepted : 2021.12.01
  • Published : 2022.01.15
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Abstract

Facial feminization surgery (FFS) refers to a set of procedures aimed at altering the features of a masculine face to achieve a more feminine appearance. In the second part of this two-part series, assessment and operations involving the midface, mandible, and chin, as well as soft tissue modification of the nasolabial complex and chondrolaryngoplasty, are discussed. Finally, we provide a review of the literature on patient-reported outcomes in this population following FFS and suggest a path forward to optimize care for FFS patients.

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