Facial Gender Affirmation Surgery, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

This issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Michael T. Somenek, focuses on Facial Gender Affirmation Surgery, offering a comprehensive, anatomy- and technique-based guide for surgeons caring for transgender and gender-diverse patients. It combines practical surgical guidance with considerations for timing, patient preparation, and holistic gender-affirming care.

Key Features

• Detailed coverage of gender-related facial analysis and surgical planning
• Step-by-step techniques for facial feminization, including forehead, orbital rim, midface, jaw, and chin remodeling
• Guidance on rhinoplasty, lip lifts, cheek augmentation, and thyroid cartilage modification
• Insights into hairline design and other considerations specific to transgender patients
• Integration of hormonal, medical, and non-surgical aspects into surgical planning
• Practical, evidence-based approach for optimizing functional and aesthetic outcomes

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 1st edition (May 17, 2019)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323655211
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323655217