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This summer, we created a campaign of inspirational posts for our patients, to shed some light during what may be described as complicated times.  Here is a summary... Body Positivity: My body, my rules It’s about choosing a happy life and finding peace with your body. FACIALTEAM has the mission of accompanying you along the facial gender-affirming journey. Because your self-esteem matters, we are here to provide professional guidance at each step. It’s for you after all, it’s your life. “To tho

Be extraordinary, be a Proud Ally With Trans events gone digital this year, we do our part by supporting and highlighting extraordinary people like Charlie Martin, LGBTI+ activist and race car pilot, who have provided inspiration by sharing their journeys of gender affirmation, coming out and transitioning publicly. These women have become ambassadors for a significant community whose struggles for social acceptance need our attention. By telling their stories, they help to normalise the realiti

We welcome our fans and followers to our LIVE channel of communication. The AMA (Ask Me Anything) FACIALTEAM livestreams and webinars are happening! Schedules and past recordings below--> News and popular topics you need, today. Better said, each week and mostly on Wednesdays!  I’m Lilia and my pronouns are she and hers. I created the 3000 member strong FACIALTEAM Peer group on Facebook 8 years ago, for two reasons: to create a space where we could all supports one another and also a venue th

After months of organising our annual London orientations event, set to feature GenderGP doctor, Helen Webberley, the global situation prevented us from running the group talks as normally planned in March. However, we managed to get information to participants in any case! More importantly, it marked the beginning of projects in common, with the TNBI and gender non-conforming and gender-queer community's needs in mind. Facial Feminisation podcasts with GenderGP The three-part series began in Ma

After working with the interior designers of our renovated consultation spaces, a local artist is inspired to visibilize the trans community in a giant-size mural commemorating trans pride 2020. Sponsored by FACIALTEAM. An artistic homage to our TNBI citizens   During the making of the mural, titled "Fémina," these images show the process which took weeks for Spanish artist Curro Leyton to plan and complete. The trans pride mural is located on the side of a 4-story building in the City of E

Facial feminization surgery of the upper third of the face. Pioneering facial feminization techniques Our years of research and experience in facial feminization have allowed us to hone and perfect our procedures. We have learned that performing individual procedures to address a certain facial feature is often not the right course of action. It’s important to take an global approach to facial feminization to provide our patients with the best possible results. One of the key elements to making

If you are considering FFS or facial feminisation surgery, our Virtual Orientation team invites you to attend our free UK facial feminisation video-consultations on Skype. You’ll learn about the process of facial feminisation, the techniques and may be able to see virtual FFS results created from your photographs. Our expert coordinator will also be there to answer all of your questions about logistics, facial feminisation surgery cost in Spain and more. Don't feel intimidated, the orientation i

One of the most common questions we get is how to best prepare for the postoperative time after facial surgery when your mobility and energy is likely reduced. You don’t need to pack everything as many basic items are easily found in shops in Marbella.  Things like a new sunhat are widely available locally and there is always a pharmacy/chemist open 24-hours nearby. Besides, once you are out and about, there is nothing better than an afternoon stroll to window shop! “I'm glad I left space in my

(post originally published on March 16th, 2020) On March 11th, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the coronavirus outbreak as a global pandemic with cases in countries on all continents. This is our COVID Advisory, FACIALTEAM's official periodic update on the situation as it affects our operations and patients. JULY 2020 Dear patients, These last two months have not been easy. Spain has been able to contain the first wave, each day with fewer cases. However, the European Union ha

Pride 2020 and the scent of liberty This month of pride, we revisited the theme of the 5 senses to contemplate the potent scent of liberty, in all senses of the word. The freedom to love oneself and each other, without taboos or prejudice. It is the essence of an authentic life, a basic human right. The fragrance of freedom is that winsome perfume which pervades time, as desirable in youth as in maturity. Something which the LGBTIQ+ community has pursued with PRIDE for over half a century. This

What are the testimonials of FFS surgery patients? Beautiful words, or in Spanish, "bonitas palabras."  Each woman’s journey is unique, but there are some themes that come up again and again in our interviews with patients over the months and years following their facial feminization surgery. What does the hundreds of "bonitas palabras" signify for our team? When all the energy poured into quality care, service and outcomes translates into patient happiness.  This post is dedicated to our staff,

What is tracheal shave? The tracheal shave, commonly known as an Adam’s apple reduction surgery, is one of the most frequent procedures included in facial feminization surgery treatment plans. Medically, a tracheal shave is also one of the simplest operations many people will undergo as part of their transition, since it can be done as an outpatient surgery using only local anesthesia. In this post, we’ll talk about why tracheal shaves are so often sought by patients as part of FFS, along with a