Facial feminisation is an umbrella term for a constellation of both surgical and non-surgical treatments aimed at bringing a patient’s facial features into line with their gender identity and ‘undo’ the effects of testosterone. The structure and features of everyone’s faces are utterly unique, so Dr Farmer creates a bespoke plan for each individual to ensure maximal desired changes while maintaining facial harmony and character.
Facial feminisation surgery (also known as FFS surgery) requires both reconstructive craniomaxillofacial surgery (surgery that alters the face, jaw and skull) and aesthetic plastic surgery techniques to achieve the best result in both the underlying bony framework and the soft-tissue coverings. Patients may seek to have one or multiple areas attended to in a single operation.
The GIA utilises CT scans for assessment and operative planning as well as custom surgical guides. These bespoke templates are at the forefront of facial feminisation surgery in Australia: we utilise 3D technology based on your CT scan to map your unique facial anatomy and print 3D cutting guides, allowing for utmost precision with minimal invasion.
