Understanding Maxillary Reduction in the Context of FFS

Facial Feminization for Trans women encompasses many surgical procedures, big and small. Maxillary Reduction is just one of them and it is extremely important. It can be easily combined with other surgical procedures, making maxillary Reduction essential to know.

Face Feminization Surgery (FFS) for trans women is one of the most important steps in achieving an appearance that is consistent with their gender identity. This comprehensive and multifaceted surgical process focuses on a more feminine appearance by softening and reducing the masculine features of the face for trans women. We will discuss one of the procedures performed within the scope of FFS in this article. The maxillary reduction procedure stands out as an important part of this process.

What is Maxillary Reduction?

Maxillary reduction is named after the upper jaw bone, the maxilla. This procedure involves reshaping this bone. It also aims to reduce protruding and masculine-looking structures in the central region of the face. It is also frequently preferred to reduce the prominence of the cheekbones and to balance the general proportions of the face by shortening the distance between the nose and upper lip.

The Relationship Between FFS and Maxillary Reduction

FFS encompasses a comprehensive set of surgical procedures that aim to make the face much more aesthetically pleasing. Each procedure is very specific and customized to each individual’s needs and facial features. Maxillary reduction is one of the most important of these procedures and reduces masculine features in the central region of the face. This makes it one of the most effective procedures for trans women. It is very useful for trans women to have a more feminine facial structure.

Who is Maxillary Reduction Suitable for?

When planning FFS, it is important to know who are suitable candidates. Maxillary reduction is suitable for individuals who want to achieve a more balanced and feminine facial structure during the FFS process. This procedure reduces the sharp, hard and masculine lines in the central region of the face, contributing to the individual to have a Face in harmony with their gender identity.

Surgical Process and Recovery

Maxillary reduction is usually performed under general anesthesia and the duration of surgery depends on the extent of the procedure. The recovery process varies from person to person. However, most patients can usually return to their normal activities within a few weeks. During this period, some temporary side effects such as swelling and bruising may occur, but these effects decrease over time and disappear completely. To make this period safe and comfortable, Dr. MFO shares the most appropriate instructions for his patients.

Combination of Maxillary Reduction with Other Procedures

Maxillary reduction often achieves more aesthetic results for trans women when performed in combination with other aesthetic and bone structure-oriented procedures. This is because taking the proportions of the face as a whole further enhances the results. The modification to the maxilla must be in balance with other facial structures.

Here are the procedures in which maxillary reduction is most commonly combined:

1. Frontal Bossing Reduction (Forehead Contour Correction)
   The masculine forehead usually has a prominent ridge (frontal sinus ridge).
   This masculine ridge can be filed or reshaped to create a softer and more feminine forehead profile. When combined with maxillary reduction, a feminine face is obtained together with the upper and middle third of the face.
2. Rhinoplasty (Nose Aesthetics)
   Maxillary structures are closely related to the nose and nasal angle.
   It is very important to perform maxilla reduction and rhinoplasty at the same time in order to balance the nose-lip ratio. In this way, a complete feminization is achieved in the middle area of the face.
3. Upper Lip Shortening (Lip Lift)
   The distance between the nose and upper lip is usually shorter on the feminine face.
   Shortening this distance while performing maxillary reduction and lip lift at the same time provides a younger and feminine facial appearance.
4. Zygomatic (Cheekbone) Contouring
   Since the maxilla and zygoma (cheekbone) are close structures, making changes to even one of them affects the other and causes a significant change in the face.
   This combination is important for a softer and more feminine facial profile.
5. Chin and Jaw Tip Contouring (Genioplasty / Mandibular Contouring)
   In some cases, when the maxilla is reduced, it causes the lower face to reveal more masculinity. Therefore, this masculine appearance can be prevented with this procedure, especially with chin reduction.

6. Facelift and Skin Tightening Procedures
   When the maxillary and bony structures are reduced, some sagging of the skin may occur in some cases.

Especially in older patients, this procedure provides a much younger and firmer appearance when combined with facelift or filler procedures.

Conclusion

Maxillary reduction is a prominent and important part of facial feminization. The role of this procedure in this process goes beyond solving aesthetic concerns and focuses on giving trans women the identity they want. It is crucial for trans women to achieve an appearance consistent with their gender identity in order to feel confident and validated, and this procedure promises to do just that.

Dr MFO and his team will analyze the facial structure of each individual in the most detailed way and make the best plan to make it more feminine and contribute to the construction of trans women’s self-confidence.

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