This book provides a comprehensive overview of Facial Gender Confirming Surgery (FGCS) and highlights its significance within both the surgical and transgender communities. FGCS represents a unique fusion of surgical precision and artistic vision, enabling the transformation of individuals’ facial features to align with their true identities. As the focus on providing inclusive care for transgender patients intensifies, the field of FGCS has seen remarkable advancements and growth.
This essential resource not only safeguards patients but also equips surgeons with vital knowledge to perform these procedures safely. The book is organized into three distinct sections for a clear understanding of FGCS.
Part 1 addresses the general care of transgender patients, offering physicians insights into the specific health and societal challenges faced by this population. Part 2 dives deeply into the core of the book, covering various aspects of facial gender confirming surgeries, including feminizing procedures. Finally, Part 3 explores voice surgery and voice therapy, emphasizing their roles in the overarching theme of gender affirmation.
Gender Affirming Surgery of the Face and Neck intersects with several medical fields, including Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Laryngology, Speech Pathology, Oculoplastic Surgery, and Dermatology. This multifaceted approach ensures that every professional involved has the necessary tools and knowledge to support their patients effectively.
