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Dr. Sarah Eidelson

Facial Feminization Expertise in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Sarah Eidelson, MD, 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.

In 2025, she joined District Plastic Surgery in Washington, D.C., where she works alongside Dr. Praful Ramineni and continues her mission to provide transformative, gender-affirming care across the full spectrum—from top and bottom surgeries to facial and body contouring.

Education and Training

  • Medical Degree: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2014
  • General Surgery Residency: 7 years at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the second-largest public hospital in the U.S.
  • Extensive training in trauma, surgical oncology, burn care, transplant, and more
  • Worked at Ryder Trauma Center—one of the country’s busiest trauma and burn units
  • Plastic Surgery Residency: University of Southern California (independent track)
  • Specialized in microsurgery, craniofacial, hand, gender-affirming, and reconstructive surgery
  • Trained under leading cosmetic surgeons in Beverly Hills
  • Fellowship in Gender-Affirming Surgery: GRS Montréal with Dr. Pierre Brassard
  • Completed over 500 gender-affirming procedures during fellowship

Facial Feminization Surgery Procedures

Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) involves a combination of procedures tailored to soften facial features and align them more closely with a patient’s gender identity. Dr. Eidelson offers an extensive suite of facial procedures, each customized based on the patient’s anatomy and goals:

  • Hairline Lowering: Reduces forehead height and reshapes the hairline for a more traditionally feminine contour.
  • Forehead Recontouring: Smooths the brow ridge and sculpts the forehead to achieve a softer profile.
  • Brow Lift: Elevates the eyebrows for a more open, arched, and feminine expression.
  • Rhinoplasty: Refines the shape, size, and projection of the nose for facial balance and harmony.
  • Cheek Augmentation: Enhances cheek volume with implants or fat grafting to create a more youthful and feminine appearance.
  • Lip Lift: Shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip, increasing dental show and creating a fuller, lifted appearance.
  • Chin and Jaw Contouring: Reshapes the lower face by reducing jaw width and refining chin projection to achieve a more V-shaped profile.
  • Tracheal Shave (Chondrolaryngoplasty): Reduces the prominence of the Adam’s apple for a smoother neck contour.

Dr. Eidelson also offers complementary body and bottom surgeries for transfeminine patients, but her expertise in FFS allows her to help patients achieve dramatic yet natural-looking changes to their facial structure, often with life-changing results.

Dr. Eidelson performs surgeries at George Washington University Hospital and Glen Echo Surgery Center.
She is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital.

How to Get Started

Dr. Eidelson offers consultations in-person, over the phone, and virtually, with a typical wait time of less than two weeks. Most consultations are billed through insurance with only a standard copay. Her practice is designed to be gender-affirming and inclusive, with trained staff and intake processes that respect all identities. Around 75–95% of her patient base is transgender or nonbinary.

Payment Options
District Plastic Surgery accepts a range of payment methods, including:

  • Cash, check, and major credit cards
  • Medical financing (e.g., CareCredit)
  • Insurance, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and CareFirst Community Plan

Surgery Requirements
Dr. Eidelson follows the WPATH Standards of Care. To move forward with gender-affirming surgery, patients will need:

  • A letter of recommendation from a qualified mental health provider
  • (If using insurance) Two letters and additional documentation, depending on your insurer’s policies
  • Patients must be 19 or older to be eligible for surgical procedures

If you're traveling to Washington, D.C. for surgery, Dr. Eidelson’s team is happy to provide recommendations to help make your stay smooth and comfortable.

Dr. Eidelson’s combination of elite training, technical skill, deep compassion, and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community is rare and impressive. Her background at major trauma centers, cosmetic training in Beverly Hills, and her fellowship at GRS Montréal create a uniquely well-rounded foundation for gender-affirming care.

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