Category Archives: Face Surgery

Facial features can play a key role in how we see ourselves and how we are perceived by others. For the transgender community, gender-affirming surgeries help align outer appearance with a person’s gender identity. Orthognathic surgery is one example of a transformative surgery that can make a significant impact on gender expression and self-confidence. What …

By: Dr. Paul Mittermiller, craniofacial plastic surgeon specializing in gender-affirming facial surgery at Align Surgical Associates What is facial feminization surgery?  Facial feminization surgery (FFS) encompasses a range of procedures designed to soften and feminize the facial features of transgender women and nonbinary and gender-diverse individuals. The goal is to enable patients to live as …