Jawline Augmentation: Facial Masculinization Surgery Medically reviewed by Jennifer Richman on December 16, 2024. Understanding Jawline Augmentation A mandibular or jawline augmentation is a surgery that increases the size of the jawline, giving it a more defined and angular appearance. This is typically an outpatient procedure, which means that it is performed under general anesthesia and patients are usually sent home the same day after surgery, unless this procedure is combined with other facial or body procedures, which may require an overnight stay. Recovery involves rest, dietary changes, pain and inflammation care. The placement of jawline implants leaves no visible scars, though patients will need up to 12 months to …

Metoidioplasty and Phalloplasty: Options for Masculinizing Bottom Surgery Medically reviewed by Lin-Lin Liu, PA on May 25, 2026. Masculinizing bottom surgery, also known as “FTM” bottom surgery, offers two methods for constructing a penis: metoidioplasty and phalloplasty, often referred to as “meta” and “phallo”. While both of these procedures will create a penis, they vary in aesthetics, sensitivity and function. A metoidioplasty is a procedure that releases the natal erectile tissue, sometimes called a clitoris, from surrounding ligaments to appear more prominent as a penis. A phalloplasty creates a penis, generally larger than that of a metoidioplasty, from a flap of skin taken from the forearm, groin, or thigh.  That …

Top Considerations When Selecting a Facial Feminization Surgeon Medically reviewed by Jennifer Richman on December 2, 2024.  Understanding Facial Feminization Surgery Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) is a gender-affirming surgery designed to help trans women, transfeminine and non-binary patients feel more aligned with the apperance of their face. Each FFS procedure is unique to a patient’s goals, existing facial features and other limitations like finances or insurance coverage. During a consultation with a board-certified facial feminization surgeon, you can make an individualized plan for your procedure and have all of your questions answered.  Generally speaking, FFS refers to a menu of procedures that patients can choose from: Hairline advancement: reverses the …