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News
And the Small & Medium Enterprise of the Year Award goes to…
30 November 2022
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Facialteam is the first company dedicated to the trans, gender diverse and nonbinary community to be awarded the Small & Medium Enterprise of the Year […]

News
Facialteam trains Next-Gen FFS Surgeons
17 November 2022
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In any field or industry, when research or education are lacking, we can only expect subpar results at most. This is why we dedicate a […]

News
Behind the scenes with Facialteam
08 April 2022
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This is Your Revelation Journey and you deserve the best in healthcare. For this reason, we want to be our best for you. Just like […]

News
Aid for Ukrainian Trans Refugees & Surgeons
06 April 2022
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Many special needs and minority groups, such as trans refugees, are now in extremely vulnerable circumstances due to the violent invasion of Ukraine. Civilian medical […]

News
FFS patient coordinators are your best ally
25 March 2022
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Our FFS patient coordinators are an integral part of your facial feminization journey and play a key role in our team of FFS Experts. They […]

News
COVID-19 Advisory for patients
29 November 2021
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This is our COVID Advisory for patients traveling to Spain. Rules continue to vary over time for people who wish to enter Spain by land, […]
Advice

Advice
5 Must-Listen Podcasts for the Transgender Community
15 February 2023
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Whether you’re looking for guidance, community, or simply a good listen, podcasts can be a powerful resource for the transgender community. With so many options […]

Advice
Forehead Feminization with the Coronal approach, Pros and Cons
27 January 2023
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With a wealth of experience in facial feminization surgery, we’ve gained insightful knowledge into what trans women are looking for to transition. Our expertise has […]

Advice
Transitioning at a later age. Is that even possible?
21 December 2022
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While the average age for beginning a medical transition is around 30, many trans women don’t begin their transitions until later in life due to […]

Advice
HRT Therapy, How it Affects Your Emotions
16 November 2022
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If you are beginning your transition, one of the first things you consider is gender-affirming hormone therapy, GAHT for short. There are many reasons GAHT […]

Advice
The Ins & Outs of Traveling Abroad for FFS Surgery
13 October 2022
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When picking an FFS surgeon for your facial feminization surgery, you may ask yourself, “What are the pros and cons of getting facial feminization surgery […]

Advice
Calming your Nerves before Facial Feminization Surgery
03 August 2022
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Nerves before facial surgery is one of the most common issues any FFS patient will encounter as the day approaches. It requires great patience until […]
Patient's Voices

Patient's Voices
“FFS saved my life, literally”, Maria on gender transition
29 August 2022
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Four years ago Maria was really struggling with gender dysphoria. She chose to have facial feminization surgery to “remove all those features that made me […]

Patient's Voices
How FFS Benefits my Privileges
15 July 2022
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I’m one of the relatively few trans people who have access to the privilege of FFS benefits. As a fortunate one, the “burden” of this […]

Patient's Voices
Gender Dysphoria and Body Dysmorphia Explained
24 June 2022
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Hello, it’s me, Franches, author and owner of HolaSoyYo.com, a blog of thoughts and experiences with a trans feminine perspective. Until recently I was fairly […]

Patient's Voices
FFS Changed My Life…and didn’t, Looking Back 5 Years Later
17 June 2022
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October 2021 marked 5 years since my facial feminization surgery. So I took some time to look back on my life since. Like most everything, […]

Patient's Voices
“I’m finally me, Jedet”
30 November 2020
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Jedet Sánchez, Spanish author, performing artist and LGBTQI+ activist, is living a key moment in her life now, having fulfilled her decision to undergo a […]

Patient's Voices
Trans documentary captures transition in real time, a view from within
05 May 2020
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Nearly 3 years ago, Facialteam met lifelong friends, Roger Sherman and Jamie Peebles, in the midst of filming her gender-affirming journey. Now the film has […]
Science

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 […]

Science
Forehead Reduction Surgery for a Feminine Look
19 May 2022
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Forehead reduction surgery is a very common set of procedures for male to female (mtf) trans patients. Our surgical team at Facialteam has performed over […]

Science
Adam’s Apple Reduction vs. Voice Feminization
27 April 2022
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Top feminization specialists in their fields, Facialteam and Yeson Voice Center, have come together to discuss a common enquiry among facial feminization patients: What is best to do first? Voice feminization surgery or a trachea shave?

Science
4 Transgender Jaw Surgery Advancements in 2022
21 February 2022
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Developments in surgical techniques have led to great advancements in transgender jaw contouring in the past decade. Jaw and chin surgery techniques now offer much […]
Friends & Family

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 […]

Friends & Family
Support Groups for Transwomen, where to find them and how they help
12 August 2022
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You or your loved one are having FFS Surgery and are totally terrified. You are not the first, so don’t hesitate to talk about it. […]

Friends & Family
Coping with your child’s FFS Surgery as a parent
19 November 2020
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If you are here reading this article it is likely your daughter has already told you that she wants facial gender affirming surgery (FGAS). Surely […]
Friends & Family
Talking FFS with Family
12 November 2020
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You have thought a thousand times before talking FFS with family or loved ones. Yet you haven’t done it yet. Talking FFS with family can […]

Friends & Family
Workbooks for the family in gender transition, by D. M. Maynard
21 January 2020
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Knowing your partner or member of the family in gender transition is finally able to live in the physical body that aligns with their affirmed […]