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Facial Feminization Surgeons
Finding a surgeon who specializes in gender-affirming Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) can be surprisingly difficult, even as demand for these procedures grows. FFS involves a complex set of surgeries that reshape masculine facial features into more traditionally feminine ones, often requiring a high level of precision and a deep understanding of both facial aesthetics and gender identity.
There is a growing cohort of highly qualified surgeons offering gender-affirming facial procedures. These specialists bring multidisciplinary expertise and a patient-centered approach to their work. They understand that FFS isn’t just cosmetic surgery—it’s often a deeply affirming and medically necessary step in a person’s transition.
The surgeons listed below are highly qualified specialists in plastic, reconstructive, craniofacial, maxillofacial, and cosmetic surgery, with expertise in gender-affirming facial procedures.
When searching for a surgeon, look for providers with dedicated experience in gender-affirming care, strong before-and-after galleries, and a practice philosophy rooted in respect, collaboration, and safety.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Surgeons with training in craniofacial and/or maxillofacial surgery are often best suited for complex bone work such as forehead reconstruction, jaw contouring, and chin reshaping.
Featured Surgeons
Dr. Mittermiller is a board-certified plastic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in craniofacial and gender-affirming facial surgery. Based in Santa Monica, California, he is one of the few surgeons in the United States who has completed specialized training in both craniofacial surgery and Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS). Dr. Mittermiller’s practice focuses exclusively on gender-affirming facial procedures, helping transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals achieve their aesthetic and identity goals. Read more »
Dr. Mundinger is a board-certified plastic surgeon with broad training and expertise in craniofacial and Facial Feminization Surgery. Dr. Mundinger joined the Austin branch of the Crane Center for Transgender Surgery in 2021, where he offers the full spectrum of FFS procedures. More »
Dr. Kriya is a highly skilled plastic and craniofacial surgeon in Beverly Hills who specializes in Facial Feminization Surgery. Dr. Kriya completed fellowship training in craniofacial surgery which empowers her to perform complex reconstructive facial procedures with the highest level of skill. Surgical mastery coupled with her deeply personal manner with patients has made Dr. Kriya a top choice for Facial Feminization Surgery in Los Angeles. More »
Dr. Kriya is a leading plastic and craniofacial surgeon in Beverly Hills with advanced expertise in Facial Feminization Surgery. Her precision, artistry, and patient-centered approach make her a top choice for FFS. More »
Newly Added Surgeons
Dr. Bene is a fellowship-trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and the Director of Gender Affirmation Surgery at Stanford Medicine. His practice includes the full range of gender-affirming procedures, with advanced expertise in Gender-Affirming Facial Surgery. His techniques draw upon craniofacial surgery principles and microsurgical nerve mapping to safeguard sensory nerves, muscle dynamics, and structural integrity. More »
Dr. Bene is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon and Director of Gender Affirmation Surgery at Stanford Medicine.
Dr. Huynh is regarded as one of the leading facial feminization surgeons in the Southeast. With more than 15 years of surgical experience and dual board certification in both maxillofacial and facial plastic surgery, he offers patients a rare combination of technical mastery and artistic vision. His advanced training in medicine, facial aesthetics, and dentistry allows him to approach every procedure with a deep understanding of bone structure and soft tissue harmony. More »
Dr. Huynh is regarded as one of the leading facial feminization surgeons in the Southeast. With dual board certification in maxillofacial and facial plastic surgery, he offers patients a rare combination of technical mastery and artistic vision. More »
Dr. Ives is a Beverly Hills–based plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in facial feminization surgery (FFS) and tracheal shave for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse patients. He holds teaching roles at the USC Plastic Surgery Residency Program and maintains clinical affiliations with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Ives sees patients from across the U.S. and internationally, providing highly skilled, patient-centered care in a welcoming environment. More »
Dr. Ives is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills who specializes in FFS. He sees patients from across the U.S. and around the world, providing highly skilled, patient-centered care in a welcoming environment. More »
Browse FFS Surgeons by Region - USA
Northeast / Mid-Atlantic
Dr. Keith is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon recognized nationally for his expertise in Facial Feminization Surgery. A pioneer in the field, Dr. Keith was the first surgeon in New Jersey to provide the complete spectrum of gender-affirming surgical options, including facial, chest, and genital surgery. His practice reflects both surgical artistry and a commitment to the scientific advancement of gender-affirming surgery. More »
Dr. Marano is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York City and Livingston, NJ, specializing in Facial Feminization Surgery. He completed advanced fellowship training in gender and microsurgery at Harvard University, gaining extensive expertise in complex facial and gender-affirming procedures. Known for his precision and compassionate approach, Dr. Marano provides affirming, patient-centered care for those seeking FFS across the New York metro area and northern New Jersey. More »
Dr. Marano is a fellowship-trained gender surgeon in New York City who specializes in FFS. His skill and passion for gender-affirming care make him a fantastic choice in the New York metropolitan area. More »
Dr. Del Corral is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the Medstar Center for Gender Affirmation in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Del Corral is fellowship trained in microsurgery and has expertise in reconstructive, maxillofacial and cosmetic surgery. He specializes in gender-affirming procedures, including Facial Feminization Surgery. More »
Dr. Ramineni is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Washington, D.C. who specializes in gender-affirming surgery, including Facial Feminization. With more than 15 years of working as a plastic surgeon and a case load of at least 600 procedures a year, Dr. Ramineni is an experienced choice for FFS. His patients love not only his natural-looking results but also his great bedside manner and communication style. More »
Dr. Eidelson is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with specialized expertise in gender-affirming facial procedures. One of the few surgeons in the United States to complete a dedicated fellowship in gender surgery, she brings over a decade of intensive surgical training to her work. Known for her technical excellence and deep compassion, Dr. Eidelson takes a personalized, affirming approach to each patient’s goals. More »
Dr. Kathy L. Rumer is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the Philadelphia tri-state area. In addition to performing hundreds of gender-affirming procedures each year, Dr. Rumer also directs a 1-year gender surgery fellowship program. Dr. Rumer has extensive experience with FFS and offers the full range of procedures that feminize a patient's face. More »
Midwest / North-Central
Dr. Schechter is one of the country's foremost experts on transgender surgery. He is the Medical Director of the Gender Affirmation Surgery Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Schechter's outstanding surgical skills and more than 20 years experience with transgender surgery have made him an in-demand surgeon. More »
Dr. Freet is a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who offers a full range of Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) procedures at the University of Iowa. With extensive experience in complex craniofacial and microsurgical procedures, Dr. Freet provides facial gender surgery in a supportive, inclusive environment as part of the University of Iowa Health Care LGBTQ Clinic. More »
Southeast
Dr. Salgado is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Florida who has deep expertise in Gender Affirming Surgery. In practice for more than 20 years, Dr. Salgado performs all aspects of male-to-female surgery, including Facial Feminization Surgery. After many years in academic practice, Dr. Salgado opened his private practice in Miami in 2019. More »
Dr. Joel Beck is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has been offering Facial Feminization Surgery since 2003. Based in Charlotte NC, he is very skilled at performing FFS as well as other feminizing surgeries: Breast Augmentation, Body Feminization, Buttock Augmentation and Hair Grafting. More »
Dr. Sassani is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who performs Facial Feminization, Tracheal Shave and other gender-affirming surgeries for trans women in Florida. With high mark reviews from his transgender patients, Dr. Sassani has quickly become one of the most popular surgeons in the Southeastern United States for FFS. More »
Southwest / Arizona-Texas
Dr. Toby Meltzer is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is widely recognized as one of the leading surgeons in the field of Transgender Surgery. Dr. Meltzer has completed over 4000 gender-affirming surgeries since 1993. With this level of experience, it's no surprise that Dr. Meltzer is a popular choice for those seeking Facial Feminization Surgery. Dr. Meltzer offers FFS in Scottsdale, Arizona. More »
Dr. Yoo is a plastic surgeon in Scottsdale who specializes in gender-affirming surgery, including Facial Feminization. She completed fellowship training in gender surgery which allows her to perform delicate facial procedures with the highest level of skill. Dr. Yoo and her experienced team are dedicated to providing truly inclusive surgical care for transgender and nonbinary individuals. More »
Dr. Alan Dulin is a board-certified Surgeon who has years of experience performing Facial Feminization Surgery in the Dallas area. Using FFS procedures like brow lift and rhinoplasty, Dr. Dulin can transform traditionally masculine features to have a more feminine appearance. More »
West Coast / California
Dr. Facque is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Facial Feminization Surgeon in San Francisco, California who is fellowship-trained in Gender Surgery. In September 2020, Dr. Facque joined the Gender Confirmation Center's team as an Associate Surgeon with expertise in Facial Feminization Surgery, Breast Augmentation and Body Contouring. More »
Dr. Ley is a board-certified plastic surgeon who had over 15 years of training and experience in plastic surgery, craniofacial surgery and microsurgery before receiving training in Facial Feminization Surgery. Dr. Ley provides superb surgical care for those seeking FFS in California. More »
Dr. Jedrzejewski is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who focuses exclusively on the needs of her transgender patients. Based in San Francisco at Align Surgical Associates, she provides a comprehensive suite of gender-affirming facial procedures designed to support each person’s unique goals and sense of identity. More »
Dr. Satterwhite is a board-certified Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon in San Francisco who works exclusively with transgender and non-binary patients, providing gender-affirming facial surgeries. Dr. Satterwhite also performs Vaginoplasty, and Breast and Body Feminization. More »
Dr. Gurjala is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco who offers Facial Feminization Surgery at his dedicated Gender Surgery practice. Prior to joining Align Surgical Associates in 2019, Dr. Gurjala spent five years performing gender surgery, microsurgery, and general reconstructive and aesthetic surgery in the Kaiser Permanente system in California. More »
Dr. Pang is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in San Francisco who specializes in gender-affirming facial surgery. Prior to joining Align Surgical Associates, he completed the comprehensive Gender Surgery training program at Mount Sinai in New York City. Dr. Pang has dedicated his career to providing compassionate and highly skilled surgical care for transgender and non-binary patients. More »
Dr. Bene is a fellowship-trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and the Director of Gender Affirmation Surgery at Stanford Medicine. His practice includes the full range of gender-affirming procedures, with advanced expertise in Gender-Affirming Facial Surgery. His techniques draw upon craniofacial surgery principles and microsurgical nerve mapping to safeguard sensory nerves, muscle dynamics, and structural integrity. More »
Dr. Bene is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon and Director of Gender Affirmation Surgery at Stanford Medicine.
Dr. Mark Youssef is a board-certified Cosmetic Surgeon and Director of the Transgender Surgery Institute of Southern California. Dr. Youssef and his team of skilled professionals provide the highest level of care for trans women and gender-nonconforming clients seeking Facial Feminization in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, San Diego and elsewhere in Southern California. More »
Dr. Lee is a board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon who is highly experienced with aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the breast and face. Widely regarded as one of the finest plastic surgeons in the Los Angeles area, Dr. Lee has the skill and artistry to produce natural-looking results for trans women seeking Facial Feminization Surgery. More »
Dr. Mittermiller is a board-certified plastic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in craniofacial and gender-affirming facial surgery. Based in Santa Monica, California, he is one of the few surgeons in the United States who has completed specialized training in both craniofacial surgery and Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS). Dr. Mittermiller’s practice focuses exclusively on gender-affirming facial procedures, helping transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals achieve their aesthetic and identity goals. Read more »
Dr. Ives is a Beverly Hills–based plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in facial feminization surgery (FFS) and tracheal shave for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse patients. He holds teaching roles at the USC Plastic Surgery Residency Program and maintains clinical affiliations with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Ives sees patients from across the U.S. and internationally, providing highly skilled, patient-centered care in a welcoming environment. More »
Dr. Ives is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills who specializes in FFS. He sees patients from across the U.S. and around the world, providing highly skilled, patient-centered care in a welcoming environment. More »
Dr. Kriya is a highly skilled plastic and craniofacial surgeon in Beverly Hills who specializes in Facial Feminization Surgery. Dr. Kriya completed fellowship training in craniofacial surgery which empowers her to perform complex reconstructive facial procedures with the highest level of skill. Surgical mastery coupled with her deeply personal manner with patients has made Dr. Kriya a top choice for Facial Feminization Surgery in Los Angeles. More »
Dr. Kriya is a leading plastic and craniofacial surgeon in Beverly Hills with advanced expertise in Facial Feminization Surgery. Her precision, artistry, and patient-centered approach make her a top choice for FFS. More »
Dr. Manish Champaneria is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive training and experience, and a special focus on gender affirming facial and breast procedures. Dr. Champaneria practices in San Diego, California. More »
Dr. Javaheri is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in San Francisco who has expertise with gender-affirming facial surgery and implants. In practice for 27 years, Dr. Javaheri has earned a reputation for his surgical skill and artistic touch. His work with transgender patients has focused on Facial and Body Feminization, and using 3D technology to create customized implants. More »
Pacific Northwest
With more than 20 years of experience performing surgery for trans women, Dr. E. Antonio Mangubat is the Pacific Northwest's most sought-after surgeon. Dr. Mangubat's excellent surgical skills and dedication to transgender health have made him the "go-to" surgeon for trans women seeking FFS in the Seattle area and the Pacific NW. More »
International FFS Surgeons
Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Dr. Kamol Pansritum is a board-certified surgeon who is recognized as one of the most experienced gender surgeons in the world, having completed over 15,000 surgical procedures for trans women since 1997. Dr. Kamol is the Chief Plastic Surgeon at Kamol Hospital, a world-class facility in Bangkok. More »
Bangkok, Thailand
Dr. Pichet is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Bangkok who is considered one of top FSS surgeons in Thailand. His training includes plastic surgery, complex hand surgery, craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Pichet is the Chief Plastic Surgeon at the Bangkok Plastic Surgery private hospital. More »
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Last updated: 11/05/25
