Our team

Our team in Spain consists of over 60 top professionals with extensive experience in over 6500 facial feminization procedures, for 2100+ patients from 47 countries (as of December 2021).

Combined, our FFS surgeons sum up 40+ years of experience, working together with your best interest in mind. Every professional of our multidisciplinary team plays an important role in your gender affirming journey. 

We put your well-being at center stage, so you feel confident at every step of the way. So, who are Facialteam’s facial feminization surgeons?

Facial Feminization Surgeons

We are not just one, but an integrated team of 9 facial feminization surgeons who work together in different configurations, depending on the patient profile. This means your surgery is seen from the perspective of a variety of skilled experts, so both technical advancements and risk prevention are made easier. In addition, our team work allows tasks to be streamlined so each FFS surgeon can operate at their most efficient level. A group dynamic is considered best practice in any field because it also encourages innovation and avoids the problems associated with fatigue, important when considering the average time a facial feminization surgeon spends in the operating theater. Last but not least, our practice of hyper specialization permits FFS surgeons to focus on the minute specifics of a technique. This is yet another way our facial gender surgeons invest in developing methods for the ultimate benefit of patients, part of the foundation behind the scientific research activity conducted in parallel to our day-to-day operations. Let’s get to know the dedicated facial feminization experts behind the scenes:

Dr. Daniel Simon

Profile picture of Dr. Daniel Simon in surgical outfit, Facial Feminization Expert at Facialteam.
DMD
Co-Founder & Co-Director
FFS Expert
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Dr. Luis Capitán

Profile picture of Dr. Luis Capitán in surgical outfit, Facial Feminization Expert at Facialteam.
MD, PhD, OMFS
Co-Founder & Co-Director
FFS Expert
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Dr. Carlos Bailón

MD, OMFS
Technical Department Director
FFS Expert
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Dr. Raul J. Bellinga

Profile picture of Dr. Raul Bellinga in surgical outfit, Facial Feminization Surgeon at Facialteam.
MD, PhD, FEBOMS
Aesthetic Department Director
FFS Expert
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Dr. Javier Gutiérrez

Profile picture of Dr. Javier Gutierrez in surgical outfit, Facial Feminization Surgeon at Facialteam.
MD, PhD, FEBOMS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
FFS Expert
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Dr. Jorge Masià

Profile picture of Dr. Jorge Masía in surgical outfit, Facial Feminization Surgeon at Facialteam.
MD, PhD, FEBOMS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
FFS Specialist
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Dr. Ildefonso Labrot

Profile picture of Dr. Ildefonso Labrot in surgical outfit, Facial Feminization Surgeon at Facialteam.
MD, OMFS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
FFS Expert
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Dr. Miguel Ángel Juliá

Doctor Miguel Ángel Juliá, FFS Surgeon at Facialteam Facial Feminization Surgery
MD, OMFS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
FFS Expert
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Dr. Miguel Perceval

Profile picture of Dr. Miguel Perceval in surgical outfit, Facial Feminization Surgeon at Facialteam.
MD, MHA
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
FFS Specialist
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Dr. Ángel Penedo

Doctor Ángel Penedo, FFS Surgeon at Facialteam Facial Feminization Surgery
MD, OMFS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
FFS Specialist
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Hair Transplant Unit

The Simultaneous Hair Transplant method (SHT) involves a fine-tuned orchestration, conducted by leading hairline experts with eight years of experience in over 600 hair feminization cases. So your facial bone surgery may flow seamlessly into hair grafting, you will receive the attention of our team of 3 specialized dermatologist surgeons, 4 nurses and 5 trained technicians .

Dr. Teresa Meyer

Hair Feminization Specialist Doctor Teresa Meyer, specialized hairline feminization surgeon at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
MD, Dermatology. Hair Transplant Specialist
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Dr. Antonio J. Alcaide

Hair Feminization Specialist Doctor Antonio Alcaide, specialized hairline feminization surgeon at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
MD, Dermatology. Hair Transplant Specialist
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Dr. Ana Mota Burgos

Hair Feminization Specialist Doctor Ana Mota Burgos, specialized hairline feminization surgeon at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
MD, Dermatology. Hair Transplant Specialist
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Sonia Chinchilla

Sonia Chinchilla, Hair Transplant Technician at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Hair Transplant Technician

Andrea del Valle

Andrea del Valle, Hair Transplant Technician at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Hair Transplant Technician

Macarena Gonzalez

Macarena Gonzalez, Hair Transplant Technician at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Hair Transplant Technician

Miriam Rodríguez

Miriam Rodríguez, Hair Transplant Technician at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Hair Transplant Technician

Nurses

Facialteam’s nursing staff is outstanding for their positive, affirming and compassionate care. Specially trained in FFS patients, our team of 8 nurses play a vital role in the clinical protocols from preoperative testing to surgery and aftercare at the hotel. Professionals with a passion, our nurses are crucial in your healing process and the prevention of complications.

Pablo Soler

Pablo Soler, registered nurse at Facialteam Facial Feminization Surgery
Registered Surgical Nurse

Ariana

Ariana, registered nurse at Facialteam Facial Feminization Surgery
Registered Surgical Nurse

Grassyt

Grassyt Gonzalez, Head Nurse at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Head Nurse

Antonia

Antonia Ramirez, Registered Surgical Assistant at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Registered Surgical Nurse

Isabel

Isabel Moya, Registered Surgical Assistant at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Registered Surgical Nurse

Isabel R.

Isabel Ramirez, registered nurse at Facialteam Facial Feminization Surgery
Registered Surgical Nurse

Estefania

Estefania Cid, Registered Surgical Assistant at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Registered Surgical Nurse

Serena

Serena Rodriguez, Nursing Assistant at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Registered Surgical Nurse

Fran

Fran Ortiz, Nocturnal Health Assistant at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Nursing Assistant

Conchi

Concepcion Collado, Nocturnal Health Assistant at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Nocturnal Nursing Assistant

Bibi

Bibiana Benitez, Nocturnal Health Assistant at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Nocturnal Nursing Assistant

Raquel Nicholls

Raquel Nicholls, Post Operative Nurse at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Post Operative Nurse

Susana

Susana Sanz, nursing assistant at Facialteam Facial Feminization Surgery
Nursing Assistant

Research & Education

The investigative powerhouses behind our scientific activity and educational events. Thanks to this work group’s collaborative, analytical and methodical talents, Facialteam has made significant contributions in surgical technology, literature and training in the field of facial feminization. Our work includes dozens of continuing education events and more than 22 academic publications, such as peer-reviewed papers and medical textbook chapters, with several new multi-center studies in the works. Important tools to help patients directly are also produced by the R&D team.

Dr. Fermín Capitán

Facial Feminization Researcher Doctor Fermín Capitán, specialized facial feminization scientist at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
PhD
Research & Education Director
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Dr. Miguel Perceval

Profile picture of Dr. Miguel Perceval in surgical outfit, Facial Feminization Surgeon at Facialteam.
MD, MHA
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
FFS Specialist
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Anaesthesiology Unit

Our crew of anesthesiologists have an accrued experience in trans healthcare that is unmet in the sector. These doctors form the foundation of patient safety in surgeries, taking on the responsibility of supervising your health status before and during the facial gender surgery process. We are proud to celebrate over a decade of success in prioritizing your wellbeing first.

Dr. Darío Ballesteros

Doctor Dario Ballesteros, Anaesthesiologist at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Anaesthesiologist

Dr. Daniel Rodríguez

Doctor Daniel Rodriguez, Anaesthesiologist at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Anaesthesiologist

Dr. Francisco Robles

Doctor Francisco Robles, Anaesthesiologist at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Anaesthesiologist

Post-op Care

Our comprehensive care system has the goal of assisting you along your surgical journey well after the operation, so healing may happen on many levels. From psychological support at all stages to therapeutics designed to promote a relaxing recovery, our affirming protocols have been developed with your best interest in mind.

Nina Boehm

Facialteam Post Op Coordinator Nina.
Postoperative Coordinator

Romina

Romina, Physiotherapist at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Physiotherapist

Sonja Rehr

Sonja Rehr, Post Operative Care Manager at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Post Operative Care Manager

Antonio

Antonio Romero, Physiotherapist at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Physiotherapist

Manuel (Lolo)

Manuel Jimenez, Clinical Neurophysiology & Medical Acupuncturist at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Clinical Neurophysiology & Medical Acupuncturist

Elisa Santos

Elisa Santos, Medical Consultant at Facialteam Facial Feminization Surgery
Medical Consultant

Dana Westermark

Dana Westmark, psychologist at Facialteam Facial Feminization Surgery
Psychologist

Patient Coordinators

Your primary contact once you have defined a surgical date, your coordinator will help you manage questions, schedules, testing and many other logistical or administrative tasks. They will be the first to greet you in Marbella, the one to inform your family that all is well and are warmly attentive to all the details related to your surgical stay.

Isabel Osuna

Isabel Osuna, Care Coordinator Manager at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Care Coordinator Manager

Silvana Ruiz

Silvana Ruiz, Care Coordinator at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Care Coordinator

Beatriz Puerto

Beatriz Puerto, Care Coordinator at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Care Coordinator

Cristina Castro

Cristina Castro, Care Coordinator at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Care Coordinator

Patricia Sarrias

Patricia Sarrias, Assistant Care Coordinator at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Assistant Care Coordinator

Ana Carabantes

Ana Carabantes, patient coordinator at Facialteam Facial Feminization Surgery
Assistant Care Coordinator

Patient Relations

Our patient relations team are the first Facialteam staff you will speak with online, answering many random questions is part of our job! From organizing consultations, discussing the surgical proposal and reservations, we aim to set the tone with respect, kindness and efficiency.

Lilia Koss

Lilia Koss, transgender activist and public relations manager at Facialteam, a surgical clinic specialized in Facial Feminization Surgery
Community & Public Relations
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Laura Benítez

Laura Benitez, Patient Relations Specialist at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Sales Coordinator Manager

Carmen Benítez

Carmen Benitez, Patient Relations Specialist at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Patient Relations

Belén Gómez

Belén Gómez, Patient Relations Specialist at Facialteam, a clinic for FFS surgery.
Patient Relations