Feminizing frontal cranioplasty (FFC) is perhaps the most significant, single gender-affirming
surgical procedure. It consists of forehead/glabella bone contouring and/or frontal
sinus set back, orbital osteoplasty, anterior hairline rounding, hairline or scalp
advancement, and brow lifting. The feminizing frontal cranioplasty is a safe and effective
means to produce ideal patient results for gender-affirming facial surgery. Herein
we describe an open approach to the frontal cranioplasty useful for facial feminization
surgery.
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Published online: January 18, 2023
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