Gender-Affirming Procedures
Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) in Bellevue, WA
Facial feminization surgery in Bellevue softens facial features using true craniofacial bone expertise.
Quick answer
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) softens and reshapes the facial features to create a more feminine appearance — commonly the forehead/brow, hairline, nose, jaw, chin, and tracheal cartilage. Dr. Day’s craniofacial fellowship makes him uniquely suited to the bone work FFS requires.
FFS is among the most transformative gender-affirming procedures, and much of it is precise facial bone surgery: reducing the brow ridge, advancing the hairline, contouring the jaw and chin, and refining the nose. This is exactly the work Dr. Day’s craniofacial fellowship trained him to do — a level of bone expertise most plastic surgeons don’t have.
Every FFS plan is individualized. Dr. Day reviews your features and goals to design a combination — forehead/brow reduction, hairline advancement, rhinoplasty, jaw and chin contouring, tracheal shave — that creates a harmonious, feminine result. WPATH guidance is provided as needed.
Is Facial Feminization Surgery right for you?
You may be a good candidate if:
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You’re seeking a more feminine facial appearance
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You want a surgeon with craniofacial bone expertise
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You want an individualized, harmonious plan
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You’re in good general health and a non-smoker
Recovery
FFS recovery varies by the procedures combined; Dr. Day provides a detailed, staged timeline — most facial swelling settles over several weeks.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
What procedures are part of FFS?
Commonly forehead/brow reduction, hairline advancement, rhinoplasty, jaw and chin contouring, and tracheal shave — combined and individualized to you.
Why does craniofacial training matter for FFS?
Much of FFS is facial bone surgery. Dr. Day’s craniofacial fellowship is specifically this expertise — rare among plastic surgeons.
Do you provide WPATH guidance?
Yes. Dr. Day’s team helps you understand WPATH requirements and documentation for gender-affirming surgery.
Medical sources & further reading
This page reflects established, evidence-based practice. Learn more from these authoritative bodies — and verify any surgeon's credentials independently:
- WPATH — Standards of Care
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Board of Plastic Surgery (verify certification)
· Reviewed by Dr. Kristopher M. Day, MD, FACS.
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