Facial Masculinisation Surgery: Planning, Risks and Consent

Facial masculinisation surgery is an individual group of procedures intended to alter selected facial proportions. There is no single standard operation or one definition of a masculine face, and treatment should follow the patient’s own goals without stereotyping identity.

Assessment and consent

The surgeon should assess facial bone and soft tissue, bite, skin, hairline, health, medicines, smoking, previous treatment and expectations. The discussion should cover priorities, alternatives, scars, limits, recovery support and the option of no surgery.

Possible procedures

A plan may involve selected forehead, nose, cheek, jaw or chin surgery, hairline work or another procedure. Not every area needs treatment, and combining operations can increase operating time and recovery risk. Staging may be appropriate.

Risks and recovery

Risks vary by procedure and can include bleeding, infection, scarring, asymmetry, altered sensation, nerve or dental injury, bone-healing problems, hair loss, contour irregularity, blood clots, dissatisfaction and revision. Recovery and final appearance vary.

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