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I am trying to discern the general cost of FFS (Facial Feminizing Surgery) and as such I am trying to compile a list of reputable quality surgeons who perform FFS and any general suggestions and or comments that may be related.

Thank you for any help you can provide.

Dr. Zukowski (Illinois): http://www.mlzukowski.com/about.htm
Dr. Ousterhout (San Francisco, CA): http://www.drdouglasousterhout.com/
Dr. William Silver (Atlanta, GA): http://www.picosmeticsurgery.com/pi-silver.htm
Dr. Pichet (Thailand): www.bangkokplasticsurgery.com/facial-feminization-surgery.html
Dr. Chettawut (Thailand): www.chet-plasticsurgery.com/testimonial_cosmetic.html
Dr. Suporn (Thailand): www.supornclinic.com/

Here is a List of FFS Surgeon's on Dr. Becky Allison's website
http://www.drbecky.com/facesurg.html
_{(List & Links Valid on 10-FEB-2006)}

As I am sure you know, more for anyone who doesn't and decides to read this thread, FFS is actually a group of procedures that are collectively called "Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS)"  From what I have read these procedures include some, or all of the following depending on personal facial structure and X-Rays at the time of your consultation.

Forehead Contouring
Brow ridge contouring
Forehead lift
Brow lift
Scalp advancement
Cheek implant surgery
Cheek bone reduction
Otoplasty (Ears)
Blepharoplasty (Upper and Lower Eyelids)
Rhinoplasty / Septoplasty (Nose)
Chin contouring
Jaw Reduction
Lip Enhancement / Lifting surgery
Reduction of the Zygomatic Arch
Mandibular angle contouring

As such, pinning down anything other than an approximate cost is going to require a consultation as you may require some of the surguries and not others.  Additionally, surgeon's take different philosophies regarding FFS from the reading I have done.  Some like as natural as possible (meaning fewer procedures) believing that natural is best.  Other's take a more anthropological approach and base their measurements on the 'average' female facial measurements (requiring as many procedures as necessary to bring your structure inline with average female facial measurements).  FFS seems to be more of an artful science rather than a purely measured and applied science.  Each surgeon has their own definition and philosophy regarding beauty, which is after all, the point of FFS.

Hmmm, on second thought, maybe I should do a little more research and edit the wiki on it, after all, that's my job  :D

Quote from: JessicaHmmm, on second thought, maybe I should do a little more research and edit the wiki on it, after all, that's my job  Cheesy

You betcha :)

There is a partial list there, but as you mentioned in your post it does need an up-date

Steph :)

http://thailandplasticsurgery.com/en/face-lift-thailand.php

http://www.kliniksanssouci.de/index_english.php

http://www.abuzenimd.com/

http://www.orisekfacialsurg.com/home.html

http://www.chet-plasticsurgery.com/cosmetic_index.html

http://www.drspiegel.com/index2.html

http://www.mlzukowski.com

http://www.drdouglasousterhout.com/

http://www.ai4ps.com/

http://www.plasticsurgery.org/md/EFALCES.htm

http://www.drshermanleis.com/#

http://www.brownsteinmd.com/index.html

http://www.lakeoswegoplasticsurgery.com/Cosmetic.htm

http://www.beckplasticsurgery.com/

http://www.advanced-art.com/Breast-Aug-Over-Under.htm

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Steph

P.S. Sorry, I know I'm off topic, but I couldn't resist :)

Has anyone gone to Dr.Chettawut for FFS? If yes, would you recommend him to me? I have compared Dr. Suporn and Dr. Chettawut's FFS costs, apparently Dr. Chettawut is more affordable to me.

Im not going to say which doctor I went to but he is on the list. His quote for me was 24,000 dollars. I told him the economy is not on fire and I offered him 15,000. We settled at 18,000 something.

My point is that one can probably still barter these days.

Katie