Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) is another mixed blessing/necessary evil in the world of MtF transition. It does what female hormones can't do, namely giving certain facial structures (such as the nose, forehead, and jaw) a markedly feminine appearance, reversing certain effects of testosterone exposure that female HRT can only prevent. Very early transition often precludes the need for any FFS.
Some therapists, mine included, often discourage even their older girls from getting FFS, not only because of the inherent risks of any invasive surgery, but because it's not always necessary or even advisable.
FFS is a drastic measure. For those with heavy brows, it can involve things like getting your browbone removed, sanded down, and replaced, a Forehead Bone Contouring. Or one's entire jawbone made sharper and smaller. Being transgendered, I can still easily imagine how people would be willing to undergo such extreme procedures for many thousands of dollars, and may even have some done myself.
For more information on specific procedures, see here. Also, some amazing before/after photos featuring specific procedures performed by Dr. Suporn in Thailand (who I plan to see for SRS at the least) can be found here.
A larger portion of girls (a little over half) are satisfied with the breast development induced by female HRT, but sometimes with larger frames and/or a smaller genetic disposition, the chest doesn't develop to a size that is proportional or satisfactory. The MtF generally grows boobs about one cup size below her mother or sister. So of course, it's everyone's favorite procedure, Augmentation Mammoplasty to the rescue! (Note: Uncovered boobs on linked page.)
Just wanted to say hello, and let you know I'm adding you to my feed reader! I found you by seeing who'd looked at my SU profile recently and following through to your SU profile, and from there to this site. I'm etoile on SU, by the way. Pleased to meet you, and looking forward to reading you regularly.
The main feed needs a little work; right now it only contains summaries because there used to be ads on the site. I'll get on that tonight... thanks for reminding me!
It sounds like very drastic work! I'm not surprised that one of the best is in Thailand, given their greater tolerance/understanding of transgendered people. The ethics of of Dr. Suporn seem to be of a very high standard, too.
When you return from Thailand, I'll bake you a (better) melktert :)
A Real Cut-Up, Part II - 06/24/06 03:23 AM
Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) is another mixed blessing/necessary evil in the world of MtF transition. It does what female hormones can't do, namely giving certain facial structures (such as the nose, forehead, and jaw) a markedly feminine appearance, reversing certain effects of testosterone exposure that female HRT can only prevent. Very early transition often precludes the need for any FFS.
Some therapists, mine included, often discourage even their older girls from getting FFS, not only because of the inherent risks of any invasive surgery, but because it's not always necessary or even advisable.
FFS is a drastic measure. For those with heavy brows, it can involve things like getting your browbone removed, sanded down, and replaced, a Forehead Bone Contouring. Or one's entire jawbone made sharper and smaller. Being transgendered, I can still easily imagine how people would be willing to undergo such extreme procedures for many thousands of dollars, and may even have some done myself.
For more information on specific procedures, see here. Also, some amazing before/after photos featuring specific procedures performed by Dr. Suporn in Thailand (who I plan to see for SRS at the least) can be found here.
A larger portion of girls (a little over half) are satisfied with the breast development induced by female HRT, but sometimes with larger frames and/or a smaller genetic disposition, the chest doesn't develop to a size that is proportional or satisfactory. The MtF generally grows boobs about one cup size below her mother or sister. So of course, it's everyone's favorite procedure, Augmentation Mammoplasty to the rescue! (Note: Uncovered boobs on linked page.)
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Just wanted to say hello, and let you know I'm adding you to my feed reader! I found you by seeing who'd looked at my SU profile recently and following through to your SU profile, and from there to this site. I'm etoile on SU, by the way. Pleased to meet you, and looking forward to reading you regularly.
Posted by Meredith at June 25, 2006 04:24 PM
Hi, Meredith, thanks for stopping by. Welcome! =)
The main feed needs a little work; right now it only contains summaries because there used to be ads on the site. I'll get on that tonight... thanks for reminding me!
(Edit: Fixed.)
Posted by Milla at June 25, 2006 05:23 PM
It sounds like very drastic work! I'm not surprised that one of the best is in Thailand, given their greater tolerance/understanding of transgendered people. The ethics of of Dr. Suporn seem to be of a very high standard, too.
When you return from Thailand, I'll bake you a (better) melktert :)
Posted by patita at June 26, 2006 11:32 AM
Haha, thanks. =) Those sound yummy!
Posted by Milla at June 26, 2006 12:00 PM