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II Gender-Affirming Health Forum, now in London!
06 November 2024
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Gender Affirming Healthcare is necessary along the journey of self-realization for many trans people, which is a monumental effort that may take years. Beyond the [...]
News
How to Take Care of Your Hair While Transitioning
09 October 2025
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Hair has always been more than just strands growing from our scalp. It carries meaning, identity, and social status. From the way society perceives gender [...]
News
3rd Gender-Affirming Health Forum in Melbourne: Connecting, Learning & Building Community
02 October 2025
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The Gender-Affirming Health Forum (GAHF) is an immersive, in-person event organized by Facialteam—a leading center in facial gender-affirming care. These forums have already taken place [...]
News
Facialteam wins bid to host EPATH 2027 in Granada, Spain
25 September 2025
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Facialteam was proud to once again participate in the EPATH’s 6th biennial conference, which took place this September in Hamburg, Germany. As long-standing members and [...]
News
How Do Hospitals Operate During a Power Outage? Facialteam’s Commitment to Patient Safety
08 May 2025
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One of the most critical components of hospital infrastructure is often invisible to patients: emergency backup generators.
News
Meet us in Hamburg – FFS Orientations on September 6, 2025
11 April 2025
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Facialteam, a global leader in FFS, is coming to Hamburg this September for a one-day exclusive orientation event
Advice
Advice
How to Tuck: Learn to Tuck Safely and Comfortably
14 November 2025
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Tucking has different purposes – to feel more at ease in your body, to help clothes fit the way you want, to feel affirmed, or [...]
Advice
Reminders for Trans People Who Are Tired of Being ‘Brave’
24 October 2025
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Sometimes, it feels like the world expects you to be brave simply for existing. To smile through misgendering. To educate strangers. To constantly defend your [...]
Advice
The Importance of Styling in Gender Perception
15 September 2025
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When we talk about gender perception, the first thing that comes to our minds is Facial Gender Affirming Surgeries, but what if I told you [...]
Advice
Trans Lifelines: Support and Resources for Trans People
02 September 2025
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When the world feels heavy and uncertain, it is natural to reach out for a hand to hold, a voice that listens, or a reminder [...]
Advice
Can my Body Mass Index affect my Surgery?
08 August 2025
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Trans woman asking her doctor how does her BMI affect her gender affirming surgery or FFS.
Advice
Will FGAS Fix My Emotional Well-Being? The Truth Behind Facial Gender Affirming Surgery.
25 July 2025
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Facial Gender Affirming Feminizing Surgery is sometimes a life-changing experience. For many trans women and gender diverse people, it’s not just about features or bone [...]
Patients' Voices
Patients' Voices
Skyla’s Story
04 July 2024
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Hi, I’m Skyla and here’s my story: I was always wary of having surgery as I was exposed to many negative tropes such as the typical [...]
Patients' Voices
Reflections from the UK: Deena 3-Years After FFS Surgery
31 May 2024
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Deena, a resident of England’s beautiful south coast, wanted nothing more than to blend in, to live her life as a normal woman without standing [...]
Patients' Voices
Daniela Requena is Pretty & Feminine, So Why Have FFS?
27 October 2023
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I was fortunate to spend some time with Facialteam patient, Daniela Requena this year. Between lunch in Madrid’s Chueca, a trans bathing wear fashion show [...]
Patients' Voices
Embracing Authenticity: An In-Depth Interview with Lianne
02 August 2023
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One day I met with Lianne for lunch, a smiling long-haired English woman with a trans history. While sat on the terrace overlooking the mountains [...]
Patients' Voices
To my Transitional Beings — Isla’s Story
17 July 2023
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I’ve been transitioning for two years now, and for me, it has felt like the most intense part of my young life. There is nothing [...]
Patients' Voices
The Transformative Journey of Rebecca from Sweden with Facialteam
28 June 2023
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Rebecca, a 29-year-old woman from Öland, Sweden, graciously shared her transformative journey with us here at Facialteam. Being one of our patients, Rebecca chose to [...]
Science
Science
Type 3 Forehead Feminization Surgery: FOREContour® by Facialteam.
06 February 2025
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At Facialteam, we understand that Forehead feminization surgery is more than just a procedure – being a transformative journey that helps align your outer appearance [...]
Science
TContour® over the Intraoral Technique in Adam’s Apple Reduction
10 October 2024
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Adam’s apple reduction, also known as a tracheal shave or thyroid cartilage reduction, remains one of the most sought after procedures in facial feminization surgery [...]
Science
Sagging Skin After Jaw Contouring Surgery: Debunking Myths
27 April 2023
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Facial feminization surgery can result in a more delicate jawline, for a typically feminine facial shape. This may involve mandibular and mentonian basal contour remodeling [...]
Science
FFS Surgery Expectations: how They Affect your Satisfaction with Results
21 September 2022
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FFS surgery expectations are directly related to your satisfaction with the outcomes of surgery. Yet the circumstances of your unique situation mean there are many [...]
Science
WPATH SOC8, a Manifesto for Trans Healthcare
16 September 2022
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After 5 years of intense work, the updated manifesto of trans health marks a milestone in the human rights for trans, gender diverse and gender [...]
Science
Dealing with Scars after FFS Surgery
14 July 2022
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One of the biggest worries that prospective patients ask about facial feminization surgery is, “Will I have visible scars after FFS?” The face is the [...]
Friends & Family
Friends & Family
If Your Loved One Needs to Medically Transition
12 December 2023
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In an era marked by growing inclusivity and diversity, it holds great significance to stand by our dear ones during pivotal life transformations. The journey [...]
Friends & Family
If Your Loved One Needs to Socially Transition
03 November 2023
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In a world that’s becoming increasingly inclusive and diverse, it’s important to support our loved ones through significant life changes. Social transition, often a crucial [...]
Friends & Family
Discussing Your Loved One’s Gender Transition With Others
16 October 2023
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Navigating the sensitive and vital topic of a loved one’s gender transition can be a challenging but essential conversation. In this blog, we’ll explore effective [...]
Friends & Family
Navigating Any Feelings of Grief & Loss Throughout Your Loved One’s Gender Transition
22 August 2023
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Am I the only person who felt a loss when I learned my loved one needed to transition? How is it possible for me to [...]
Friends & Family
Supporting My Trans Loved One: Changing Name, Pronoun/s, & Photos
19 May 2023
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When a loved one lets it be known that they need to change their name and/or pronoun, this knowledge can require parents, family members, and [...]
Friends & Family
My Loved One is Trans, What Will be My Part?
15 March 2023
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Finding out your loved one needs to transition and/or is questioning their gender can be filled with varying thoughts and feelings. For some companions* it [...]