Plastic surgeons, and in particular facial plastic surgeons, have a unique opportunity to help transgender patients attain more harmony with their outward appearance.
A recent study published inย Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicineย found that facial feminization surgery has a positive impact on health utility and mental health states of transfeminine individuals. In order to understand the results of this study, it is important to understand the transition process, the possible impacts on oneโs mental and physical health, and the implications ofย genderย confirmation surgery.