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Facial Feminization & Masculinization

skeletal and soft-tissue procedures planned as one harmonious change.

Duration3–8 hours (per plan)
AnesthesiaGeneral
Hospital stay1–2 nights
StagingSingle or staged
PlanningCT-based, per feature

What is FFS / FMS?

Facial gender surgery adjusts the features that read as masculine or feminine — brow bone and hairline, jaw angle and chin, nose, cheeks, lips and the thyroid cartilage — so the face aligns with your identity. Feminization (FFS) typically softens and reduces skeletal prominence; masculinization (FMS) builds definition, often with custom implants.

Why skeletal expertise matters

Gender is read largely in the skeleton: the brow ridge, the jaw angle, the chin. Dr. Cömert's foundation in orthognathic surgery and CT-planned implants means these structural changes are measured and simulated in 3D before surgery — not improvised. Soft-tissue procedures (rhinoplasty, lip lift, fat grafting) complete the composition.

A plan built around you

No two plans are alike. Some patients need a focused change — brow and nose, or jaw and chin; others choose a staged full plan. The assessment maps each feature honestly: what will change perception meaningfully, what won't, and in which order. Your goals lead; the plan follows.

Recovery, step by step

  • Days 1–3: hospital stay per plan; swelling peaks around day 3.
  • Weeks 1–2: bruising settles; sutures out; most patients are socially comfortable from two weeks depending on the procedures combined.
  • Weeks 2–6: a soft diet where jaw work was done; gradual return to exercise.
  • 6–12 months: final refinement as deep swelling resolves and scars mature.

Frequently asked questions

Which procedures make the biggest difference?
It varies by face, but the upper third (brow bone and hairline) and the jaw-chin complex usually carry the most gender signal. Your assessment identifies the highest-impact changes for your anatomy.
Can everything be done in one surgery?
Often several procedures are safely combined in one session; larger plans may be staged for safety and recovery quality. Both paths are laid out clearly with timings during planning.
Is the result permanent?
Skeletal changes are permanent. Soft-tissue procedures age naturally with you, from a corrected foundation.
Do you support international patients?
Yes — most FFS/FMS patients travel to Istanbul. The process starts with an online photo assessment, planning is CT-based, and follow-up continues remotely after you fly home.
How do I start?
Complete the online assessment with standard photos. Dr. Cömert personally reviews your case and sends recommendations within 1–3 days.

Start with a personal assessment

Send your photos and history through our guided online assessment — Dr. Cömert reviews every case personally and replies with his recommendations within 1–3 days.

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Medical information on this page is general in nature and not a substitute for a consultation; suitability, technique and recovery vary by individual. Op. Dr. Mehmet Cömert — Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Beşiktaş, Istanbul. See our medical disclaimer.