Publications

This atlas is the result of the joint work of a renowned group of specialists, made up mostly of members of SECOM-CyC, together with the invaluable help of other colleagues and experts.

Describir los procedimientos quirúrgicos y técnicos orientados a la armonización, suavización y modificación de los rasgos faciales masculinos para la confirmación de género o la suavización del rostro.

The term Facial Gender Confirmation Surgery indicates that although the surgical techniques are the same, their objective is very distinct and, moreover, they are intended for specific patients with well-defined needs.

Reply on original article “Role of Rhinoplasty in Transsexual Patients”

Reply on original article “Ethnic Considerations for Rhinoplasty in Facial Feminization”

Together with the forehead reconstruction, feminization of the nose is one of the most common procedures in facial feminization surgery. Rhinoplasty surgical techniques, which provide correct support and stability in the mid to longterm, are essential for obtaining a predictable result.

Based on new studies, increasing evidence points to the need to include FGCS among medically necessary gender-confirming surgeries, though more-prospective studies are needed. Updates to the WPATH SOC 8 are proposed based on available quality of life studies.

After the forehead, the hairline pattern is the second most important feature of gender identification within the upper third of the face. This article describes a new surgical sequence in which reconstruction of the frontonasoorbital complex and redefinition of the hairline by means of an autologous hair transplant are carried out during the same operation.

A comprehensive analysis of Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) or Facial Gender Confirmation Surgery, covering diagnostic evaluation, surgical techniques across facial regions, and postoperative management.

Publicada en español en 2016 y traducida al francés en 2019, esta obra introduce el método Astudillo de feminización de la voz y conceptos esenciales sobre transgeneridad. Dirigida a profesionales de la salud y pacientes, cuenta con la colaboración de los doctores Luis Capitán y Daniel Simón, de Facialteam, así como de Iván Mañero y Pablo Ruiz Voz mediano.

The team details their standardized protocol involving forehead recontouring with osteotomy of the anterior wall of the frontal sinus. They advocate maintaining this technique even in cases of frontal sinus agenesis to preserve anatomical integrity, avoid excessive bone cortex wear, and maintain natural frontonasal transitions.

This work presents the team’s experience with 200 facial feminization surgeries performed between January 2008 and December 2012. It describes techniques used to soften facial features generally perceived as masculine, including frontonasal-orbital reconstruction, chin and jaw recontouring, mandibular angle reduction, and thyroid cartilage reduction. It also presents the team’s main surgical results.