Facial Gender Affirmation Surgery

Your face can be very indicative of your gender identity. With the support of the providers at the Nebraska Medicine Transgender Care Clinic, an important step of the gender affirming process for some patients may include transgender facial surgery. Facial feminization or masculinization surgery provide a greater degree of intended results than feminizing hormone therapy or masculinizing hormone therapy alone.  

The decision to undergo transgender facial surgery is personal and it is extremely customized to you. Those who opt for surgery tend to experience an improvement in self-esteem and self-image. Facial features generally associated with feminization may include a smaller chin or nose, fuller cheeks or an arched brow. Facial features generally associated with masculinization may include a more prominent brow or nose, a larger or square chin and a visible Adam’s apple.

What to expect

Transgender facial surgery typically includes a combination of many contouring or augmenting procedures. You will meet with the surgeon of your choice to discuss your goals and recommended procedures to create a customized surgical plan. You will receive answers to your questions about what is involved with the surgery, what recovery is like, realistic expectations of outcome, payment options and more. You'll leave the consultation fully informed to make the best decision for you. 

Why you should choose Nebraska Medicine

You can rest assured that you are being taken care of by expert board-certified Nebraska Medicine surgeons. Wes Heckman, MD, and Katie Geelan-Hansen, MD, are board certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Their expertise focuses on surgery of the face, head, and neck. Both surgeons are recognized by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

The Nebraska Medicine Transgender Care Clinic team provides care and support for people of all ages and genders in their transition. Schedule your transgender facial surgery consultation today by calling 402.559.4343.