From Anatomical Modifications to Skin Quality: Case Series of Botulinum Toxin and Facial Fillers for Facial Feminization in Transgender Women
Bianca Viscomi
Abstract
Abstract: A transgender individual is someone who does not identify with his or her biological sex 1 . During the transgender transition process, minimally invasive procedures (MIP) provide a versatile tool in the clinician’s therapeutic armamentarium, since the changes can be impactful for the patient, yet reversible, especially for the patient who is unsure about proceeding with a definite surgery. We report 5 cases of facial feminization of transgender women, illustrating the use of minimally invasive facial remodeling procedures for male-to-female transitioning patients. Keywords: transgender, feminization, botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers, calcium hydroxyapatite, skin quality
Topics & Concepts
TransgenderFeminization (sociology)Botulinum toxinTransgender womenMedicineTransgender PersonPsychologySurgeryGender studiesMen who have sex with menSyphilisFamily medicinePsychoanalysisSociologyHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery TechniquesBody Image and Dysmorphia StudiesHair Growth and Disorders