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Can a biological woman receive FFS (Facial Feminization Surgery)?

Anonymous630022Nov 16, 2015
I am an African American woman, but at times, I have more manly facial features. I have a square head, flat nose, small lips ,and a big forehead- not to mention extremely large head. I know many trans women get FFS to have softer feminine features. Would this work on women wanting to look more feminine? Every cosmetic surgeon I ask swears he/she is an expert in Ethnic Rhinoplasty. Unfortunately, many pictures I see are discouraging and horrifically unnatural.

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Toby Mayer, MD

Rhinoplasty and lip reduction and chin implant for better facial balance. These will give you a much more balanced face with a more attractive knows as well. Make sure you choose a surgeon who does natural looking noses and is familiar doing African-American rhinoplasty.   

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Dear supernovas,Beauty is more than skin deep. The way you perceive yourself depends on a lot of factors, not just the reflection in the mirror. Keep in mind that your face is still changing and maturing. Consider making a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to receive the...

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Vartan Mardirossian, MD

Hello, I think that your lips are very feminine and you do not need much there at all; on the other hand the nose can be addressed to look more feminine with rotation and making the tip and the nasal dorsum more refined. Your jawline is nice and smooth, you have great volume to your cheeks. I...

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Toby Mayer, MD

Natural rhinoplasty for bulbous tip, hump etc.will give you a more attractive and feminine appearance. You may benefit from a chin implant as well but i need to see a profile. See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon whose noses you like.

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Vartan Mardirossian, MD

I would agree that a chin reduction and rhinoplasty with feminization will help you achieve your goals. An in-person consultation is obviously the best way to go before you plan on a procedure. 

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