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Lilia's Livestreams! See schedules and 2021 - 2020 recordings below--> "I have been watching the videos interviews that Lilia Koss has been doing on Youtube and they have been so inspiring. My wife and I especially enjoyed the “One Couple’s Story” interview with D.M. Maynard. Thank you for doing these."  Lilia's livestreams on current topics "...genuinely, thank you. I want you to know that this video had a profound impact on me..."  Lilia's Youtube livestreams interviews and the Instagram "T

Facialteam is very pleased to present the result of years of research in jaw and chin feminization by Facialteam. When we founded  Facialteam more than 12 years ago, we chose to focus exclusively on Facial feminization surgery. Our vision has always been to improve surgical techniques in this amazing field in order to provide the predictable and reliable results that our patients from all over the world deserve. Welcome to the revolution in jaw and chin feminization, JAWContour®.  Our history in

This is our COVID Advisory, Facialteam's periodic update for patients.   Rules continue to vary for people who wish to enter Spain by land, air or sea, meaning proof of negative covid tests may still be required, depending on the covid situation in either origin, layover country or destination. Contact your airline, embassy and your FT coordinator for updates thanks to Facialteam's Travel Monitorization System. Also, the EU Reopen tool is an app that provides information on the current measures

Rhinoplasty in facial feminization surgery is one of the key gender markers patients want to modify. It's also the one many are most concerned with. The feminization of the nose with a rhinoplasty is is a very common procedures among trans patients who wish to feminize the characteristics of this facial feature. In addition, it is one of the most complex procedures in facial gender affirming surgery.  All surgery carries risks and the complexity of the rhinoplasty increases the possibility of su

Getting FFS reimbursement in Sweden is not simple nor guaranteed, but we now have a guide to help you.  Thanks to a former Facialteam patient, we can now provide detailed instructions on the process of seeking coverage from Swedish government health insurance for facial feminization abroad. Webinar on FFS reimbursement process in Sweden Sign up for a live webinar with this Swedish patient to ask your questions live, on Wednesday, November 17th at 16:00 CET or request the zoom recording if you ar

Simultaneous hair transplant with facial feminization  Simultaneous hair transplant surgery (SHT) has led to a revolution in facial feminization at Facialteam.  Here you see our specialized hair transplant unit for SHT. We are pioneers in this technique, now having refined even the smallest details. In a single intervention, we achieve a more feminine appearance for the patient by combining a feminizing forehead reconstruction with a hairline modification. Therefore, simultaneous hair transplant

Facialteam’s COVID-Safe protocol is a contingency plan that analyses potential situations in advance in order to take preventative action and enable timely, effective responses. The protocol was developed in anticipation of reopening on June 16th, 2020. (Updated August 2021, original post published 20 May 2020) This type of “preparedness management” is common in our day-to-day work in the medical field already, considering the strict operating theatre policies on hygiene and sterilization.   How

A solid relation based on sincerity   Our facial feminization team is really more than just the Facialteam staff There are many people who are longtime partners, assisting with enthusiasm and devotion in our trans patients. Among them, all the staff of the HC Marbella International Hospital (Spain) that help create excellence in our day-by-day work, thanks to their valuable contributions and professionalism. Facialteam and HC join forces on several levels:  corporate social responsibility, the h

This year at Facialteam, we celebrate LGBTQIA+ Acceptance with Pride 2021 by reflecting on inclusivity advancements in gender affirmation. Part of our work has been connecting communities for the past ten years, on a path towards a better world. Why? Because there is space for everyone and because we wholeheartedly believe that people of all identities belong, today and always.  Pride 2021 at Facialteam This mission is essential for us because we understand the need for everyone to live their tr

Feminine Hairline It’s easy to understand why the upper portion of the face is so important for any patient considering facial feminization surgery. After all, when we interact with other people, we spend most of our time making eye contact with them! The top third of the face is the part that gets seen the most. The form, shape and volumes of this area plays an important role in gender recognition. Even more so since mask wearing has become standard practice and the bottom two thirds of the fac

Choosing FFS Choosing an FFS surgeon isn’t something that anyone should do lightly. Facial feminization surgery should always be taken very seriously. If you’re interested in having FFS surgery, then the most important decision you will make is which surgeon to trust for these procedures. Read on to find out more about what to look for in a surgeon, how to narrow down your options and the warning signs you should look out for. What to look out for in FFS Surgeons Choosing the right surgeon is so

Pari Roehi's autobiographical book was published in German just after her Facialteam surgery in the year 2016. This is the 3rd post in an exclusive series featuring currently unpublished English excerpts of her book. So her story continues... Almost lost (in "paradise") Even though it is what she wants more than anything in this world, Pari almost lost her ticket to "paradise." Almost lost her chance to have public-financed gender affirming surgery as a young adult. Almost lost her chance to rea