Facial Feminization Surgery in San Diego, CA
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At SKY Facial Plastic Surgery, we are proud to offer facial feminization surgery (FFS) to help patients achieve soft, refined, feminine facial features that align with their gender identity. For transgender women, FFS can offer significant relief from gender dysphoria, providing enhanced comfort and confidence in your own skin. Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sirius K. Yoo works with each patient to design a treatment plan personalized to their unique goals and facial anatomy. With extensive expertise in craniofacial and facial plastic surgery and a keen eye for aesthetics, Dr. Yoo specializes in sophisticated techniques like chin augmentation, mandibular augmentation, cheek augmentation, and more, offering versatile approaches with exceptional results.
Our team's commitment to patient-focused care ensures a compassionate and empowering experience for your journey. Schedule your consultation today and take the next step toward achieving the confidence you deserve.
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) refers to a range of surgical procedures designed to soften and reshape facial contours, aligning them with more feminine features.
Male and female facial features tend to have some key differences in bone structure, soft tissue, and proportions. Male faces often have a more prominent brow ridge, a flatter forehead, and a squarer, more angular jawline with a pronounced chin. In contrast, female faces often exhibit a smoother, rounded forehead, higher and fuller cheekbones, and a narrower, V-shaped jawline with a softer chin. Dr. Yoo specializes in facial feminization surgery to align your features with a more feminine aesthetic while retaining the unique character and expressiveness of your face.
The surgical procedures incorporated into FFS can include both soft tissue procedures and adjustments to the facial bones, refining key areas like the jaw, cheeks, chin, nose, and brow to create balanced, natural-looking results. Below, we provide an overview of a few of the most common facial feminization surgery options. Dr. Yoo works with each patient to design a procedure uniquely tailored to their needs.
Chin Augmentation
Mandibular Augmentation
Cheek Augmentation
Brow Lift
Lip Augmentation
Rhinoplasty
Chin augmentation enhances the lower face by reshaping and resizing the chin for a more feminine and proportional appearance. Dr. Yoo uses advanced techniques to adjust the projection and contour of the chin, creating soft, elegant lines that complement your overall facial appearance.
Chin Augmentation
Mandibular Augmentation
Cheek Augmentation
Brow Lift
Lip Augmentation
Rhinoplasty
Mandibular augmentation, or jaw reduction, sculpts the lower jaw to create a narrower, more refined shape. By addressing the width, angle, and overall structure of the jaw, this procedure helps reduce masculine characteristics and enhance feminine proportions.
Chin Augmentation
Mandibular Augmentation
Cheek Augmentation
Brow Lift
Lip Augmentation
Rhinoplasty
Cheek augmentation sculpts the mid-face using advanced fat grafting techniques to create fuller, more lifted contours. This procedure emphasizes soft, rounded cheekbones, which are a hallmark of feminine beauty.
Chin Augmentation
Mandibular Augmentation
Cheek Augmentation
Brow Lift
Lip Augmentation
Rhinoplasty
A brow lift helps raise and arch the brows into a more feminine position, creating a softer, more open expression, and often complementing brow bone reduction.
Chin Augmentation
Mandibular Augmentation
Cheek Augmentation
Brow Lift
Lip Augmentation
Rhinoplasty
Lip augmentation using fat injections or injectable fillers can help to create a fuller, more shapely lip contour, while a lip lift shortens the distance between the upper lip and the nose to create a youthful and feminine look.
Chin Augmentation
Mandibular Augmentation
Cheek Augmentation
Brow Lift
Lip Augmentation
Rhinoplasty
Some women may seek rhinoplasty, or a "nose job," to achieve a more feminine and harmonious facial appearance. This procedure typically involves reshaping nasal cartilage and the underlying bone to refine contours and enhance facial proportions.
On surgery day, our team provides a supportive and comfortable environment, ensuring every detail is in place for a safe and smooth experience.
Dr. Yoo performs the customized set of procedures while the patient is comfortably asleep under general anesthesia. The surgical plan may include reshaping the brow bone, augmenting the cheeks, contouring the jaw, or other enhancements such as rhinoplasty or a lip lift. Post-surgery, patients are monitored closely and provided with detailed aftercare instructions to support a smooth recovery.
Facial feminization surgery offers life-changing benefits for patients seeking alignment between their physical appearance and gender identity:
Facial feminization surgery is ideal for transgender women and individuals seeking to align their facial features with a feminine appearance.
Candidates should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the results. During your consultation, Dr. Yoo will discuss your goals, medical history, and surgical options to determine if FFS is right for you. Patients with conditions affecting bone or soft tissue healing should consult with Dr. Yoo about specific precautions and considerations.
Recovery from facial feminization surgery varies depending on the techniques used, but most patients can expect initial swelling and bruising to subside within 2-4 weeks.
For most FFS patients, full recovery takes 6-8 weeks, during which time patients are advised to follow Dr. Yoo’s detailed aftercare instructions. Compression garments or bandages may be required to support healing, and follow-up appointments ensure the best results. Dr. Yoo’s team remains available throughout your recovery to answer questions and provide support.
The results of facial feminization surgery are long-lasting, offering softer, more feminine contours that enhance your comfort and confidence in your appearance.
While some initial swelling may mask the full outcome, final results become evident over several months as the face heals and settles. Patients often experience profound emotional benefits, feeling more aligned with their identity and comfortable in their skin.
Brow bone reduction, jaw contouring, and rhinoplasty are among the most frequently requested procedures for FFS patients.
The duration varies depending on the number of procedures, but most surgeries take 4-8 hours.
Dr. Yoo uses advanced techniques to minimize scarring, placing incisions in discreet locations wherever possible.
Most patients return to light work or daily activities within 2-3 weeks following facial feminization surgery, with total recovery time depending on the extent of the surgery.
Yes, Dr. Yoo may recommend injectables or skin treatments to enhance surgical results.
Yes, the changes to bone and soft tissue are permanent, though natural aging will continue over time.
Swelling subsides significantly within 4-6 weeks, with final results visible after several months.
Look for a board-certified surgeon with experience in craniofacial surgery and a proven record of delivering natural, harmonious results for facial feminization surgery patients.
