How much does face feminization cost?

Facial Feminization Surgery: What You Should Know

What is facial feminization surgery?

FFS (facial feminization surgery) is a procedure that involves the cosmetic alteration of your facial features.

The goal is to soften masculinized features into a shape that is more commonly associated with women. FFS is commonly pursued by transgender women or non-binary trans people who were assigned male at birth (AMAB). It can also appeal to cisgender women.

FFS is unique to each individual and can cover all aspects of the face and neck. FFS is primarily concerned with bone structure and nose shape. When necessary, soft tissue work such as facelifts and neck lifts can be incorporated.

How much does FFS cost?

A Facial feminization Surgery is a highly specialized group of surgical procedures. There are many factors that influence the cost of a FFS. The number of procedures involved or deemed necessary to give a more feminine appearance is the most important factor while considering the cost. As the number of procedures increase, the complexity of the surgery increases and so does the cost. The cost also depends on the type of hospital. The experience of the performing surgeon also plays an important factor while considering the cost.

Depending on the surgeon and the number of component procedures performed, overall cost for FFS can range from 2,50,000 INR to 5,00,000 INR (3000 to 6000 USD) and higher.

How to choose a doctor

To find the right surgeon, meet with as many surgeons as possible in person or via video call. Make sure to ask as many questions as possible to get a sense of the differences in each surgeon’s experience and expertise.

It’s also a good idea to contact former patients of the surgeons you’re interested in. Online forums, support groups, and mutual friends are all good places to start. Want to get a personalized consultation with Dr. Arun Panda Click here.

How is FFS performed?

There are a number of subtle differences between masculinized and non-masculinized faces that, when combined, tip the scales toward a face being interpreted as male or female. Each area of the face is treated separately in the following procedures:

Forehead procedures
Hairline alterations
Nose procedures
Cheek augmentation
Lip lift
Genioplasty
Jaw surgery
Tracheal shave
Soft tissue procedures
Soft tissue procedures can be combined with the above-mentioned core FFS procedures. This could include the following:
lip injections
eye-lifts
face-lifts
eyebrow lifts