Compared to the typical female mandible, the adult male mandible tends to be wider,
vertically taller, and has prominence of the angles. As these differences can affect
gender perception, transwomen may achieve a smaller, tapered, and feminine lower jaw
contour via feminizing mandibuloplasty. Modifications to the mandible and soft tissues
are performed via an intraoral incision. Overall, this surgical procedure has a low
risk of major complications and patients typically show high rates of postoperative
satisfaction.
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