Feminizing a face is not necessarily about adding features. Rather, it focuses on reducing existing facial features that look masculine. By addressing these with Facial Feminization Surgery, and undergoing other treatments, you can boost your femininity and get closer to your true identity.
The male-female differences we seem to notice in facial features are the result of hormonal and cultural influences. In general, the bone structure of a man’s head—the forehead, jaw, and chin—is more prominent and angular. The bone structure of a woman is smoother, and the face is less angular and more oval. A man’s facial features tend to be more pronounced, a woman’s are finer and more delicate.
Men usually have a wider nose and the nasal bone may be slightly crooked or even have a slight indentation. The angle between the nose and lips is usually no more than 90 degrees in men.
Women, on the other hand, have a narrower nose than their male counterparts. In addition, the profile is concave, meaning that women often have a slightly upturned nose (ideally 120 degrees). In addition, the angle between the nose and the lip is larger in women than in men. Women's nostrils are also usually smaller. The overall contour of the nose is strongly associated with perceived biological sex. A feminizing rhinoplasty can provide a more feminine nose.
Lips are also among the facial features that can create a very masculine appearance. Men naturally have thinner, longer lips and women have fuller lips. In addition, male lips are further from the nose than female lips, which are closer to the nose partly because of their fullness. Lips can be feminized by adding some volume to the vermilion through lipofilling. The distance between the nose and the lip can be reduced with a lip lift.
The male chin is almost always more prominent and larger than the female chin, which is smaller and much less pronounced. For example, male chins tend to appear somewhat square, while female chins tend to be round. The jawline on either side of the chin is another feature that can contribute to a masculine appearance. In males, the jaw is stronger and wider, while in females, it is less pronounced. Several treatments can help reduce the size of the male jaw and chin, including a chin surgery en reducing the jaw angle.
Although many women do have some masculine facial features, the Adam’s apple is considered purely masculine. In fact, the Adam’s apple only becomes so prominent in boys who are going through puberty. During puberty, cartilage begins to grow around the larynx, causing the voice to break and deepen, and the bump in the neck known as the Adam’s apple to appear. A procedure called Adam’s apple reduction can reduce the size of the Adam’s apple and give it a more feminine appearance.
These six facial features can create a more masculine look, especially for transgender patients. Fortunately, world-renowned surgeons specializing in Facial Feminization Surgery can now use advanced techniques to create a feminine face that accurately reflects your inner self.