Facial Feminisation Surgery (FFS)

Unveil a more authentic you with expertly performed Facial Feminisation Surgery (FFS), where we delicately craft feminine features that reflect your true identity.

If you’re seeking to soften your facial contours for a more traditionally feminine look, FFS at our Bangalore clinic offers a transformative solution. Whether you’re aligning your outer appearance with your gender identity or enhancing feminine traits, these procedures are tailored to help you achieve your desired look.

Facial Feminisation Surgery includes a range of techniques designed to modify masculine facial features. From contouring bone structures and refining the nose to other subtle adjustments, FFS aims to create a gentler, more feminine appearance.

At our clinic, we specialize in providing transformative results through FFS. Our team of experienced surgeons understands the fine balance between facial anatomy and aesthetics, delivering personalized care using the latest surgical techniques. By working closely with you, we craft a surgical plan tailored to your unique goals, ensuring results that celebrate your individual beauty.

If you’re considering FFS, our clinic in Bangalore is ready to support you throughout your journey. Contact us to schedule a consultation and explore how we can help you achieve a look that reflects your true self.

What is Facial Feminisation Surgery (FFS)?

Facial Feminisation Surgery (FFS) is a series of surgical procedures designed to reshape the face, creating softer and more traditionally feminine features. This highly individualised process is often sought by transgender women and non-binary individuals to help align their physical appearance with their gender identity.

Before undergoing FFS, you’ll have a detailed consultation with your surgeon. This pre-operative evaluation is essential for customising the surgery to your specific needs and aesthetic goals. During this time, you can ask any questions about the procedure, while your medical history is reviewed, and you’ll receive guidance on preparing for the surgery, which may include temporarily stopping certain medications.

On the day of surgery, it’s important to follow pre-surgery instructions, including fasting from midnight before the operation to ensure your safety under general anaesthesia. Additionally, since driving post-surgery is not recommended, you’ll need to arrange transportation home.

FFS can involve a variety of techniques, such as brow contouring, jaw reshaping, rhinoplasty, and lip augmentation, which may be performed individually or combined into a single surgery. The choice of anaesthesia—local with sedation or general—will depend on the complexity of your procedures.

Surgery duration varies based on the number of procedures performed, ranging from one to five hours. Some patients opt to split surgeries into multiple sessions to make the recovery process more manageable, addressing the upper and lower face separately.

The unique, personalised nature of FFS ensures that every patient's journey is tailored to their individual needs, goals, and desired outcomes.

What are the Most Common Reasons for Facial Feminisation Surgery?

Facial Feminisation Surgery (FFS) is sought for various reasons, primarily by individuals wishing to align their facial features with a more traditionally feminine appearance. Here’s a closer look at the most common motivations for undergoing FFS:

Reshaping the Nose
One of the key elements of FFS is rhinoplasty, which involves refining the shape of the nose. This often includes making the nose smaller, adjusting the bridge, tip, or nostrils to create a more delicate and feminine appearance.

Smoothing the Skin
FFS can address concerns related to skin texture, such as the visibility of a “five o’clock shadow” caused by facial hair. Procedures like laser hair removal or dermabrasion can help create smoother skin and reduce the appearance of shadowing.

Enhancing the Eyebrows
A higher, more arched brow is a feature commonly associated with femininity. Brow lifts or reshaping of the forehead can achieve this effect, softening the overall facial expression and creating a more feminine frame for the eyes.

Refining the Jawline
A less angular and more contoured jawline is often desired in FFS. Jaw contouring can reduce the prominence of the jaw, making it appear softer and less masculine, contributing to a more feminine facial profile.

Modifying the Chin
Chin reshaping is another important aspect of FFS. A smaller, rounder, or more pointed chin can replace a square or wide one, helping to create a more balanced and feminine lower face.

Reducing the Adam’s Apple
A noticeable Adam’s apple can be a source of discomfort for those seeking a smoother neckline. FFS often includes a tracheal shave, which reduces the size of the Adam’s apple for a more slender and less pronounced throat area.

Overall, individuals pursue FFS to feel more comfortable and confident in their appearance, ensuring that their facial features reflect their gender identity. This transformative surgery can provide not only cosmetic changes but also profound emotional and psychological benefits, helping individuals feel more at home in their bodies.

Different Types of Facial Feminisation Procedures

Facial Feminisation Surgery (FFS) involves a variety of cosmetic procedures, each designed to enhance specific facial features for a more traditionally feminine appearance. Here are the most common types of FFS procedures:

Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to achieve a more delicate and refined look. Surgeons may adjust the nasal tip, refine the bridge, and narrow the nostrils to align the nose with feminine aesthetics.

Lip Lift and Augmentation
These procedures enhance the lips to create a fuller, more defined appearance, emphasizing the Cupid’s bow. A lip lift shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip, a feature often shorter in women, contributing to a more feminine mouth.

Forehead Contouring
Forehead contouring smooths and reshapes the forehead, reducing the brow ridge and creating a flatter, softer look, which is more characteristic of feminine facial features.

Hairline Lowering (Scalp Advancement)
This procedure lowers the hairline to reduce the height of the forehead, moving the hairline forward and decreasing the distance between the brows and the hairline.

Brow Lift (Browplasty)
A brow lift raises the position of the eyebrows, creating a higher, more arched appearance. This softens the forehead and aligns with typical feminine facial structure.

Chin Recontouring and Augmentation (Genioplasty)
Chin reshaping reduces the width and squareness of the chin, making it appear rounder or more pointed, which is often considered more feminine compared to a broad, masculine chin.

Cheek Augmentation
Using implants or dermal fillers, this procedure enhances the cheekbones, creating higher and more prominent cheeks, a common marker of feminine beauty.

Tracheal Shave (Adam’s Apple Reduction)
This surgery reduces the size of the thyroid cartilage, minimizing the prominence of the Adam’s apple for a smoother, more feminine neck contour.

Each of these procedures can be performed individually or in combination to tailor the results to the patient's desired aesthetic and gender identity goals.