3 Main Facial Masculinization Options Without Undergoing a Major Surgery!
Starting on masculinizing HRT therapy can do wonders. And if you are on testosterone, you know how much it can already masculinize your facial features.
Testosterone is a powerful hormone that results in the following masculinizing changes, to name a few:
Facial hair growth.
Thickening of some facial bone structure.
Deepening of the voice.
Increased hair growth on arms, legs, chest, back, and abdomen.
Increased muscle mass.
Prominent veins and coarser skin.
While you may be pleased with the facial changes you get via HRT, you may not be satisfied with the facial masculinizing effects you have obtained.
Primarily if you identify as a nonbinary and want subtle masculinizing effects without interest in testosterone.
Additionally, some transgender men cannot undergo HRT due to health conditions but still desire to have masculine features.
Not feeling comfortable with how you look, especially in relation to your gender, causes:
increase in dysphoria
triggers depression
brings up anxiety
isolation
and in some people, suicidal thoughts
And while masculinizing facial surgery can help, it is costly and currently not covered by many insurance plans.
Thankfully, you can masculinize facial features without undergoing major surgery!
Remember, while less costly than major surgery, these options may not be covered by your insurance plan. Contact your insurance carrier to inquire which transgender services are covered.
#1 CHIN LIPOSUCTION
Extra fat in the neck or jawline can sometimes have a feminizing effect.
Chin liposuction in gender-diverse people can help reshape this part of your face by removing extra fat.
It is a non-invasive procedure with a potential recovery process ranging from 5 to 7 days.
#2 CHIN IMPLANTS
While chin implants are done surgically, it typically requires local anesthesia combined with sedation to complete the procedure.
This minor surgery is often done in less than an hour.
Chin implants may help accentuate a masculine appearance in the face by adding strength to your profile.
This procedure often requires at least a week off work and other activities, including abstaining from rigorous physical exercise for at least a month.
#3 DERMAL FILLERS
Injection fillers on each side of the chin can help create a broader contour to your jawline.
Additionally, they can be injected to widen the lower jawline to strengthen the appearance of your jaw.
In addition to hormones, which often may create a squaring appearance on your face, dermal fillers can further enhance masculine facial features.
A thorough discussion between you and your doctor is imperative to keep in mind, as with any cosmetic procedure. Especially when discussing realistic expectations.
If you are looking for a gender-affirming surgeon offering these procedures, you may want to consider Dr. Scott Mosser. Other gender-affirming surgeons specializing in Facial Masculinization Surgery, such as Dr. Josef Hadeed or Dr. Jordan Deschamps-Braly, are offering these services.
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REFERENCES & SOURCES
https://www.genderconfirmation.com/blog/3-non-invasive-facial-masculinization-options-transgender-males/
https://www.josefhadeedmd.com/plastic-surgery-procedures-beverly-hills/gender-affirmation/facial-masculinization-surgery/
https://deschamps-braly.com/facial-masculinization-surgery/what-is-ftm-facial-surgery/
