Feminizing Frontal Cranioplasty

Feminizing frontal cranioplasty (FFC) is perhaps the most significant, single gender-affirming surgical procedure. It consists of forehead/glabella bone contouring and/or frontal sinus set back, orbital osteoplasty, anterior hairline rounding, hairline or scalp advancement, and brow lifting. The feminizing frontal cranioplasty is a safe and effective means to produce ideal patient results for gender-affirming facial surgery. Herein we describe an open approach to the frontal cranioplasty useful for facial feminization surgery.

Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - January 18, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jacqueline A. Wulu, Elizabeth Blasberg, Jeffrey H. Spiegel Source Type: research