Many people believe that facial harmony depends only on bone structure or skin quality. However, this is not the case. Facial volumes and proportions play a major role in balance and attractiveness. There is another important aspect: these traits also influence how we...
The nose is not just another facial feature. It plays a central role in the harmony and balance of every face. It also shapes the way we perceive a person’s gender identity. Within the context of facial feminization surgery, feminizing the nose is one of the most...
Recovery from any gender-affirming surgery requires time, patience, and proper support. It's completely normal to have questions about whether your progress is within the expected range, whether you're following the guidelines correctly, or what activities are or...
For many trans people, accessing gender-affirming surgery is a profound and deeply personal necessity, closely tied to their transition. However, in many countries, this right is not guaranteed, or there is a lack of experienced and specialized medical professionals...
Feminizing hormone therapy is one of the first steps for many trans women during their gender affirmation journey. Taking estrogen and anti-androgens allows for physical, emotional, and functional changes in the body that help align a person’s gender identity with...
Facial feminization is an important aspect for many trans women in their gender affirmation process. Not all women choose to undergo this type of treatment, but for many others, softening and harmonizing their facial features to reflect their gender identity can have...
After gender affirmation surgery, recovery from a vaginoplasty is a delicate time. Not only are you facing the normal changes after this type of surgery, but you are also dealing with a flood of emotions, new sensations and, often, many questions. Although each person...
The forehead and hairline play a crucial role in associating a face with a typically feminine or masculine identity. Masculine features are often linked to a wider, more angular, and prominent forehead, with an “M”-shaped hairline. In contrast, feminine features tend...
Vaginoplasty is one of the most requested gender-affirming surgeries by both trans women and some non-binary people assigned male at birth. It's important to recognize that the relationship with one’s birth genitalia is deeply personal and varies from person to...
Our voice reveals much more about us than we might think. Have you ever imagined someone taller or more robust just by hearing their voice? Numerous studies show that we form a mental image of a person based solely on how they sound. One such study comes from...
Do you know how lips can contribute to facial feminization? Lips are one of the most defining features of the face. Their shape often differs between men and women. Female lips tend to be fuller, more projected, and have a well-defined contour, often known as the...
A feminine nose is typically smaller, narrower, straighter, and more symmetrical than a masculine one. It usually lacks pronounced bumps and tends to have a slightly upturned tip with a greater nasolabial angle. That’s why feminizing rhinoplasty, or nasal feminization...
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