FACIALTEAM: The Milestones

Facial Feminisation Surgeons

Why is FACIALTEAM a leader in Facial Gender Confirmation?

More than 1,200 transgender women helped in their medical transition
A gallery of hundreds of clinical FFS cases published online
Over 3,000 feminisation surgical procedures performed
More than 8,000 patients have benefited from our free orientation program abroad
Acclaimed reputation in the scientific community, with award-winning research and training programs in leading medical institutions
International presence in major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Milan, Rome, Zurich, Stockholm and Barcelona
High level of patient satisfaction (96%), as reported in quality assurance questionaires
Hundreds of patient video testimonials on their facial gender transition
A team approach, with at least three highly specialised facial feminisation surgeons in each operation
Among the lowest rates of revision surgeries in the sector (3%)
Team comprised of over 42 trained professionals in trans-feminine healthcare

FACIALTEAM was founded by Dr. Luis Capitán (Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon – Spain) and Dr. Daniel Simon (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – Brazil), primarily to meet the demand for Facial Feminisation Surgery, also known as Facial Harmonisation, Facial Gender-Affirming or Facial Gender Confirmation Surgery (FGCS).

THE LIFETIME OF FACIALTEAM, FACIAL FEMINISATION SURGEONS

2004

After finishing their surgical residency programs in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Luis Capitán and Dr. Daniel Simon complete Craniofacial Surgery fellowships in the United Kingdom and Belgium, respectively.

2007

Luis and Daniel meet each other during their private clinical internships in Marbella, Spain.

2008

The two surgeons decide to dedicate their energy to FFS and focus on developing the field. They have their first e-mail evaluations and operate on their first FFS patient.

2009

Capitán and Simon attend their first Sparkle transgender event (Manchester, UK) and have their first consultations abroad (Manchester and London).

2010

“Facial Team” is legally incorporated as a company by Dr. Capitán and Dr. Simon, with a staff of 4 people who are still here. The first original logo and website are created.

2011

Skype consultations begin. Facial Team opens its offices in São Paulo, Brazil. Facial Team partners with HC International Hospital (Marbella, Spain), setting up the team’s first facilities

2012

Dr. Carlos Bailón joins the team as the third Facial Team surgeon.

2013

Virtual FFS is integrated into consultations in London. Collaboration begins with Alexandra Hamer. Aesthetic procedures are consolidated when Dr. Raúl Jiménez Bellinga, an aesthetic surgeon specializing in FFS, joins Facial Team. The first simultaneous hair transplant (SHT) is done. Facial Team operates on its 100th Facial Team attends its first international scientific conference as guest lecturers (Dr. Capitán, ICOMS, Barcelona, Spain). Facial Team joins the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).

2014

The Facial Team facilities are expanded. The new offices are in an exclusive, independent space within HC International Hospital. Preecha Tiewtranon of the Preecha Aesthetic Institute (PAI) visits Facial Team in Marbella. The Transhealth Initiative is created. The first academic article by the surgical group, ‘Facial Feminization Surgery: The Forehead, Surgical Techniques and Analysis of Results,’ is published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Collaboration begins with Jenny’s Nest as a housing option for patients. The team attends the WPATH conference for the first time (Bangkok, Thailand)

2015

The postoperative protocol continues to develop with the implementation of manual lymphatic drainage, acupuncture and specialist nursing. Facial Team is invited to speak at the first conference of the European Professional Association for Transgender Health (EPATH) (Ghent, Belgium). The company is structured into departments. The R&D department is established. A new image for the company is developed with a new logo and the official name, FACIALTEAM. The idea behind the creation of the FACIALTEAM FOUNDATION is born. The article ‘Facial Feminization Surgery: The Forehead, Surgical Techniques and Analysis of Results’ receives the PRS journal prize for best article of the year, cosmetics section.

2016

Dr. Javier Gutiérrez Santamaría joins FACIALTEAM. The team now has five surgeons specializing in FFS. FACIALTEAM organizes its first conference in Australia (Sydney and Melbourne): ‘Transition: Contemporary Solutions for Transgender Women.’

2017

FACIALTEAM is invited to speak at the first US Professional Association for Transgender Health (USPATH) scientific conference (Los Angeles, US). New complementary treatments are offered: hairline densification and postsurgical scar correction with MICROFEMINIZATION®. The FACIALTEAM Skincare Collection by April’s Touch cosmetic line is launched. Aldea La Quinta Health Resort joins as the postoperative care center of choice.

2019

2018

FT has operated more than 1200 FFS patients. Dr. Simon & Dr. Capitán are invited to speak with medical students at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and present at Mt. Sinai’s 1st Live Surgery Training. FT surgeons are invited speakers at 8 medical congresses in 4 continents. FACIALTEAM´s Training & Education Program is official, followed with an inaugural educational FFS webinar alongside Johns Hopkins plus a successful FFS Training Program and Orthognathic Surgery Seminar in Spain. Dr. Capitán is selected for the WPATH Revision Committee’s surgical workgroup to establish new standards of care in transhealth. The FT Foundation gains the endorsement of model and trans activist, Lea T, beginning its work to help women without financial resources. FT is proud sponsor of 6 international trans community events and 3 trans athletes: Charlie Martin, Tifanny Abreu and Ella Licari.

2020

2019

FACIALTEAM has now operated 1,500 patients and conducted educational orientations and consultations with nearly ten thousand patients on 4 continents. The online gallery has hundreds of patient results and video testimonials, even of supporting friends and family. A new collaboration is forged with Hotel La Villa Marbella, offering top-quality reliable lodging and aftercare for patients and the team grows to 50 professionals dedicated to excellence in the facial gender surgery process. The Research department completed 3 scientific articles for publishing in leading medical journals and penned two chapters in academic volumes. The 1st Training & Education Workshop in Marbella is celebrated with representation from around the EU and the FFS Training Program consolidates in a successful 2nd edition. The groundbreaking 1st International Facial Gender Symposium in conjunction with Johns Hopkins University is launched. Our team surgeons are invited speakers at 16 professional congresses around the world, notably returning for the 2nd Live Surgery Course at Mt. Sinai in New York and conducting 6 cadaver training labs in 4 countries, including at the prestigious annual “The Meeting” of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The Official College of Doctors in Málaga recognized the team for contribution to improving the lives of trans patients. FT supported the international TNBI community via of artists, LGBTI Pride events such as Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference, Gender Odyssey, Sparkle and the first fashion show designed-modelled-directed of garments for trans people in Europe.