I am looking for facial feminization with a couple of questions . I have started really looking into getting this done . What could be done to achieve my goals during my transition . Would it be better to do all at once or can I do a piece by piece type way. 2nd :Can Botox type injections help as a starting point? 3rd I have blue cross of Alabama is there a way to have insurance cover ffs since I have been transitioning for long timeI have noticed insurance started covering these procedures
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Answer: FFS for the M-F TG patient and where to start.
Thank you for your question. With the limited pictures provided, it appears that your jaw/chin line is asymmetric and slightly retruded which could contribute to some jowling. This can be corrected surgically -- revision chin/jawline surgery in combination with a face/neck lift could...
Christopher J. Inglefield, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) says:
Thank you for your question and photos. You do have moderate brow bossing and have shaped you eyebrows beautifully. I would recommend a brow contouring with brow lift to achieve the optimum feminisation of your forehead. I would want to keep your hairline in a good natural position at the ...
In many transgender patients there can be hair loss due to taking exogenous hormones. Some trans women may want to change their hairline to make it appear more feminine. There are many different treatments that work for hair restoration, for example oral or topical medications and injections of...
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