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Join Facialteam in London on July 6th 2026 for the 4th Gender-Affirming Health Forum. Learn about facial feminization surgery, gender-affirming care, patient journeys and expert [...]

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 [...]

Facial feminization surgery is a set of procedures that can be performed on their own or grouped together in one surgery, and which of those [...]

Choosing where to have Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) is one of the most important decisions a person can make. It means placing your trust in [...]

Learn why you can safely continue HRT for your facial feminization surgery.

Meet Facialteam surgeons in Stockholm on June 4 for expert facial feminization surgery (FFS) orientations and discover our specialized recovery concept, NAGHOI.

Paying for FFS is hard. We’re not going to pretend otherwise. Most people spend a long time on this part of the journey — saving, [...]

Whether you’re looking for guidance, community, or simply a good listen, podcasts can be a powerful resource for trans, nonbinary and queer folx who may [...]

There’s a story a lot of us are handed early on. It goes: once I start hormones, once my voice settles, once I have surgery, [...]

Transition fatigue is a real thing, and it’s something almost every trans person experiences but few talk about it openly. It’s that slow, heavy feeling [...]

When someone you care about comes out as trans, do you actually know what it involves? Transitioning is not a single-step process, and it doesn’t [...]

Gender affirming care doesn't end in the operating room. Explore the emotional rollercoaster after gender-affirming surgery and how to navigate recovery.

What happens when the person who guides others through gender-affirming care becomes the patient? Fedora Laroza is a psychologist working with trans and gender-diverse people [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

At Facialteam, we understand that Forehead feminization surgery is more than just a procedure – being a transformative journey that helps align your outer appearance [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Learn what it means to socially transition and how to support a loved one through it, with practical, compassionate guidance for family and friends.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]