Community Conversation => Transitioning => Facial feminization surgery => Topic started by: Mrs. Tina Johnson on December 12, 2011, 04:50:08 PM Return to Full Version

Title: My Consultation With Dr. Zukowski
Post by: Mrs. Tina Johnson on December 12, 2011, 04:50:08 PM
Browlift, scalp advancement, browbone contouring, eyelid, rhinoplasty, cheek implants, full facelift, chin bone, trachea shave, and jaw bone reduction.
32K.

But, I don't really want that much FFS; In fact, as I start to see some physical changes with HRT, the less I want FFS!

I definitely want BA and GRS... But that's for another topic ;)
Title: Re: My Consultation With Dr. Zukowski
Post by: Emily Ray on December 12, 2011, 05:14:25 PM
I have been studying the faces of genetic women for the last two years and I can say that in my opinion some of the most stuning women have at least one or two stereotypical male features. I personaly don't have the need for a great deal of surgery and would be happy with rhinoplasty and trachea shave. It is deffinatley a hard decision to make.

Huggs

Emily
Title: Re: My Consultation With Dr. Zukowski
Post by: ril on December 12, 2011, 06:22:17 PM
FWIW, I had consults with Drs. Ousterhout and Spiegel. Ousterhout suggested I get a trach shave, Spiegel suggested cheek implants, and both of them thought I should get a lip lift. I said no to all three, but asked for a some neck lipo, which hadn't occurred to either of them.

Bottom line: You're the best judge of what you need to be happy. If you think a feature - especially a soft tissue feature like your cheeks - is likely to change a lot on hrt, you can always put it aside for a while and reconsider it a few years down the line.
Title: Re: My Consultation With Dr. Zukowski
Post by: cindianna_jones on December 12, 2011, 06:38:45 PM
Tina,

With your face, I wouldn't do a thing!  You are right to wait. Your face will change some during transition. Unless you have extremely male features, I'd definitely wait.

Chin up!
Cindi
Title: Re: My Consultation With Dr. Zukowski
Post by: Jeneva on December 12, 2011, 08:20:06 PM
Didn't he quote several options where you can remove X or Y for a reduced total?

I have to have a scalp adjustment, but I was losing hair in high school.  Since I'm already having that work done I'm getting most of the rest done too, but if I had your hair I'd probably wait too.    You do already have a nice facial structure.  Maybe if you are happy with your hairline it is worth waiting to see what HRT does for the rest.

I'm a bit jealous that you are just a touch older than me, but have better hair  :P


Good luck!
Title: Re: My Consultation With Dr. Zukowski
Post by: JenJen2011 on December 13, 2011, 01:43:05 PM
Quote from: Mrs. Tina Johnson on December 12, 2011, 04:50:08 PM
But, I don't really want that much FFS

Just do what YOU feel you need/want.