3 Steps to Trusting FFS: Life-saving advice from Dr MFO

Surgeon advice about FFS is everything. Especially for transgender individuals in gender transition, learning the tricks of this sensitive process from expert and skilled surgeons can be life-saving with over 10 years of FFS experience, DR MFO. Let’s dive deeper into this process in the light of MFO’s enlightening information.

A Quick Look at FFS

You have already decided to have facial feminization and you are more or less familiar with what it means in general terms. But consider this article as the last beautiful road before the bridge and once again evaluate the tricks of this process.

In its simplest form, facial feminization surgery is a highly personalised and comprehensive approach to meet the expectations of the individual. It is the most important tool in the journey of being oneself beyond a simple desire for a beautiful appearance. Dr MFO emphasises the importance of facial feminization as follows: “Our facial features are everything in how we perceive and express our gender identity. At this point, FFS is the beginning of a revolution and is a very sensitive and important process.”

If you have the tips on the issues you need to pay attention to in the FFS process, you have understood most of the subject. Let’s take a closer look at the points highlighted by Dr MFO that will help you understand the process in a short way.

What should you know before FFS?

The first thing you should know about this process is that your surgeon’s recommendations come first.

• Dr MFO stated that correct and clear communication is important in the planning and rapid progress of the process.
• Facial Feminisation Surgery has a wide variety of procedures and each procedure has its own content. At this point, your needs and the procedures that suit you shape the process.
• It is also beneficial to quit smoking within the period specified by your surgeon before surgery.
• In addition, it is important to inform the surgeon and his team about your general health condition and the medications you use regularly in order to prevent negativities.

What is the content of the FFS? What happens during the operation?

Facial feminization surgery is a highly personal process according to everyone’s expectations and needs. It has a scope and content far from specific or generalisations. Since the content and number of procedures applied for each person in this process is different, he lists the ffs procedures in 3 steps as follows DR. MFO,

1.The Upper Third of the Face

1. Forhead Counturing: This procedure involves reshaping the forehead to create a more feminine and rounder appearance.
2. Brow Lift: Brow lift is the process of reshaping the eyebrows to create a more feminine and firmer look around the eyes.
3. Hairline Advancement / Hairline Lowering: This procedure involves moving the scalp and fixing it in a lower position on the forehead and lowering the hairline.

2. The Middle Third of the Face

1. Cheek Augmentation:It is the reshaping of the cheeks with a number of techniques for a fuller, younger and feminine appearance.
2. Rhinoplasty: Rhinoplasty, which is preferred for more facial and elegant noses, is a series of surgical procedures performed inside the nose.

3. The Lower Third of the Face

1. Upper Lip Lift: This procedure aims for a feminine appearance by removing a small strip of skin below the base of the nose and lifting the upper lip.
2. Jaw Countouring: Chin feminization aims to give the jawline a softer appearance to make the chin smaller and rounder.
3. Genioplasty: Genioplasty aims to shape the chin by cutting and shaving the chin so that it is less prominent. It is an alternative procedure to a chin implant.
4. Tracheal shave: This operation, which reduces the prominence of the Adam’s apple, aims to smooth the neck, which is an important part of facial feminisation.

These 3 steps form the basis for facial feminisation. You can examine all procedures performed in these three steps in more detail. Let us continue to tell you Dr MFO’s recommendations.

What are the Risks of Facial Feminization Surgery?

Stating that the facial feminization process is a generally safe surgical procedures, Dr MFO states that it is important to address the risk factors that apply to each process.

1. Reaction to Anaesthesia: As in all surgical operations, some reactions to anaesthesia may occur in some people. However, this risk is considerably reduced with the right anaesthesia team.
2. Infection and Bleeding: Although it is unlikely, we can talk about the risk of infection and bleeding after facial feminization. Your surgeon will give postoperative care instructions to minimise the risk of infection and will immediately evaluate bleeding problems.
3. Skin Sensation: Some people may experience sensitivity such as temporary numbness or tingling at the surgical sites. However, these conditions will pass over time.
4. Scarring: Your surgeon will do his/her best to minimise scarring, but some scarring may occur in all surgical procedures. However, these scars are made to be invisible.
5. Allergic Reactions: Although rare, some people may have allergic reactions to medications, dressings or other substances used during the procedure.

These risks, especially the negative possibilities that may occur, will be solved by your surgeon and your sensitive approach to the process. Remember that all these possibilities are low probabilities. FFS will give you satisfactory results if all precautions are taken.

How should recovery and aftercare proceed?

Now it is time for Dr MFO’s advice on the most sensitive period of facial feminization surgery:

1. Swelling and Bruising: Swelling and bruising are expected after FFS. It usually subsides within a few weeks. Over time, it goes away completely with some methods.
2. Pain Sensation: Pain and discomfort may occur when the anaesthesia wears off. However, surgeons will prescribe the necessary medications in this regard. It decreases and ends in the following days of the healing process.
3. Restricted Activities: A good rest and avoiding heavy activities and movements from daily life is very important in the healing process.
4. Follow-up appointments: Your surgeon will give you follow-up appointments to evaluate the healing process and results. Thanks to these appointments, you will have an easy and healthy recovery process.
5. Emotional Support: For some people, facial feminisation can be an extremely emotional process. At this point, psychological and emotional support can be beneficial for your mental health. Having facial feminization surgery can be an emotional journey. It can keep your morale high.

Conclusion

Facial feminisation covers all kinds of procedural services according to the diversity of the audience it addresses. This versatile set of surgeries transforms you into the person you want to be with great results.

Our face creates social perceptions on various identities, especially gender. One of the ways to create these perceptions the way we want is through FFS. In this journey, expert and skilled surgeons will be your biggest assistant in achieving the result you want. Understanding FFS well and evaluating its possibilities in depth will reduce your concerns in this process. For more information and advice about the process, you can visit Dr MFO’s website.

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