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Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Gender-Affirming Facial and Vocal Surgery

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: 205ABC

    Moderator(s)

  • Rahul Seth, MD

    Associate Professor
    University of California, San Francisco
    San Francisco, California, USA

  • Rahul Seth, MD

    Associate Professor
    University of California, San Francisco
    San Francisco, California, USA

    • Panelist(s)

  • PK

    P. Daniel Knott, MD

    Professor
    University of California, San Francisco
    San Francisco, CA, United States

  • PK

    P. Daniel Knott, MD

    Professor
    University of California, San Francisco
    San Francisco, CA, United States

  • VY

    VyVy N. Young, MD

    Associate Professor
    UCSF Voice and Swallowing Center
    San Francisco, California, United States

  • VY

    VyVy N. Young, MD

    Associate Professor
    UCSF Voice and Swallowing Center
    San Francisco, California, United States

Disclosure(s):
P. Daniel Knott, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
VyVy N. Young, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The face is one of our most important interactive means, as it carries social meaning, facilitates non-verbal communication, and enables a self-identity that includes gender-identity. In facial feminization surgery, gender-typical characteristics are altered to reflect gender identification. This course aims to discuss the differences between the male and female face, and the specific surgical techniques used to alter the sex of the face and voice.

Surgical discussion topics will address commonly utilized techniques in gender affirming surgery of the face with a focus on facial feminization surgery. Specifically, brow reduction and lift, hair line alteration, frontal table set back, mandibular reduction, and feminizing rhinoplasty, will be described. Voice therapy and surgery techniques to feminize the face and alter the thyroid cartilage will be discussed. Importantly, discussion will center on the role of otolaryngology- head and neck surgeons to provide these services to the transgender community.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Identify facial characteristics of the male and female face and recognize areas of the face that can be altered.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Appreciate and understand the surgical techniques used to perform gender affirming surgery of the face and neck.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Appreciate and understand the role and indications for voice therapy and voice surgery.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Otolaryngologists can provide essential services to help the transgender community, particularly with voice and facial surgery. Members should be well aware of this underserved community. The emphasis of this presentation will be on patient evaluation and surgical techniques.