Facial Masculinization Surgery
Facial Masculinization Surgery Dallas | Southlake
Facial masculinization surgery (FMS) refines bone and soft tissue to create stronger, traditionally masculine features while preserving your unique identity. Dr. Ali Abtahi offers individualized plans in Southlake with an emphasis on harmony, safety, and natural-looking results. Typical goals include a more defined jawline and chin, a straighter or stronger nasal profile, a heavier brow, and selective volume changes that sharpen overall balance. Care is collaborative: you set priorities, and your plan is tailored to your anatomy, lifestyle, and timetable. Most procedures can be combined to streamline anesthesia and recovery so you can return to life sooner and with greater confidence.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Facial Masculinization Surgery?
You may be a good candidate if you want features that read as more traditionally masculine, and if you are in good health with realistic expectations. FMS is appropriate for transmasculine and nonbinary individuals seeking gender-affirming changes, and for cis men desiring greater definition or proportion. Candidates have typically completed facial bone growth, maintain a stable weight, and avoid nicotine. If you’re on hormone therapy, we coordinate with your prescribing clinician. During consultation, we’ll discuss priorities (jawline, chin, nose, brow, lips, cheeks, hairline), review medical history and medications, and make sure your plan supports both aesthetic goals and day-to-day function.
What Happens During a Facial Masculinization Surgery Consultation?
- We review your medical history, medications, prior procedures, and lifestyle.
- We take high-resolution photos and facial analysis, using 3D planning when appropriate.
- We discuss your priorities (jaw/chin width, nasal profile, brow shape, cheek volume, lip position, hairline).
- We inform you about techniques, incision placement, anesthesia, and expected scars.
- We assist in recovery planning, including time off work, activity limits, and caregiver support.
- We discuss risks, safeguards, and how we minimize complications.
- We provide a personalized written estimate of cost.
- We designate time for your questions and next-step scheduling.
Meet Ali R. Abtahi, DO MSc
Dr. Ali R. Abtahi, DO MSc is a highly skilled surgeon with extensive training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Comprehensive Aesthetic Surgery, and General Surgery. Through his artistic vision and sincere passion for plastic surgery of the utmost quality, Dr. Abtahi is dedicated to delivering an elite, personalized experience.
What Are Common Facial Masculinization Procedures?
Your plan is customized but often focuses on the lower third for a stronger silhouette. Chin augmentation (implant or sliding genioplasty) adds projection and vertical length, while jaw angle implants or contouring widen the lower face. Brow augmentation or forehead contouring adds weight to the upper third. Rhinoplasty can straighten, deproject, or strengthen the nasal profile for balance with a broader jaw and chin. Lip reshaping aims for a more linear appearance, and hairline reshaping can shift to a traditionally masculine pattern. Select cheek reduction, buccal fat removal, or targeted fat grafting may refine transitions and support long-term proportion.
How Much Does Facial Masculinization Surgery Cost?
Pricing depends on scope. Your estimate reflects the number and type of procedures, surgeon expertise, operative duration, facility and anesthesia fees, and any implants, custom guides, or 3D planning. Garments, prescriptions, and after-care visits are also considered. Many patients combine procedures in one session for value and a single recovery, but safety always determines sequencing. You’ll receive a personalized written quote at consultation, along with financing options if desired. We encourage you to prioritize board-certified surgeons, accredited facilities, and comprehensive follow-up—factors that protect both your experience and your results.
What Are the Benefits of Facial Masculinization Surgery?
FMS can align your external appearance with your identity or aesthetic goals, often improving confidence and comfort in daily life. Benefits commonly include a clearer jaw–chin frame, a nasal shape that complements a heavier brow and wider lower face, and refined transitions that look natural in motion. Structural changes are durable compared with temporary fillers alone. Planning is comprehensive and collaborative, so results are proportional to your features and lifestyle. Many patients also appreciate the efficiency of a combined plan: one anesthesia, one recovery, and a focused path toward a look that feels authentically you.
What to Expect From Facial Masculinization Surgery
- Outpatient or overnight setting, depending on scope
- General anesthesia with careful airway and bleeding control
- Incisions concealed in hairline, inside the mouth, or along natural creases
- Plates/screws for bone moves; solid or porous implants when indicated
- Fat grafting or soft tissue shaping to fine-tune contours
- Typical operative time around 2–6 hours based on your plan
- Recovery suite monitoring, written instructions, and escorted discharge
- A designated caregiver drives you home and stays the first night
How to Prepare for Facial Masculinization Surgery
- Stop nicotine and follow medication/supplement holds as directed
- Complete any requested labs, imaging, and medical clearance
- Arrange time off work/school and reliable caregiver support
- Set up a recovery space (elevated pillows, cool packs, easy-to-eat foods)
- Fill prescriptions and gather aftercare supplies in advance
- Plan transportation to follow-ups; avoid travel during early healing
- Maintain good nutrition, hydration, and sleep in the weeks before surgery
- Confirm questions about scars, implants, and activity limits
What Are Non-Surgical Options for Facial Masculinization Surgery?
Non-surgical treatments can complement or delay surgery but require maintenance. Dermal fillers can enhance jawline and chin definition for months at a time; neuromodulators may soften selective muscles or adjust brow position. Autologous fat grafting, though minimally invasive, can provide longer-lasting volume shifts in targeted areas. Hairline or beard restoration referrals are available when appropriate. Your plan can incorporate these tools pre- or post-operatively to refine contours or maintain harmony between procedures.
What is the Recovery Timeline for Facial Masculinization Surgery?
- Days 0–3: Rest, head elevation, cold compresses; liquid/soft diet if intraoral incisions were used
- Days 4–7: Bruising and swelling peak then begin to recede; short walks are encouraged
- Weeks 2–3: Light activity returns; many patients resume desk work with clearance
- Weeks 4–6: Gradual return to exercise; avoid contact or high-impact activities
- Months 3–6: Swelling continues to refine; contours settle and feel more natural
- Months 6–12: Final definition, scar softening, and long-term symmetry checks
What Are the Results of Facial Masculinization Surgery?
Results emerge gradually as swelling subsides and tissues settle. Most patients notice a clearer jaw and chin frame early, with the nose and brow becoming more defined over the first months. Changes are designed to look balanced at rest and in motion, so the face reads naturally masculine without appearing overdone. Photographs at follow-ups can help you see refinement over time. While no surgery can halt aging, improved structure provides a durable foundation for expression, grooming, and style—so your results feel integrated into daily life rather than staged.
How Do I Maintain Results from Facial Masculinization Surgery?
Consistent care preserves your outcome. Protect scars from the sun, follow your personalized skincare routine, and attend regular follow-ups so we can monitor healing and symmetry. Maintain a stable weight and avoid nicotine to protect soft-tissue quality. If your plan includes implants, we’ll review any imaging or activity guidance over time. Non-surgical treatments—like periodic skin maintenance or selective fillers—can fine-tune contours as you age. Most importantly, communicate changes in health, goals, or lifestyle so your long-term plan adapts with you, and your results continue to feel authentically yours.
Why Choose Dr. Ali Abtahi?
Dr. Ali R. Abtahi, DO MSc, is a highly trained surgeon specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery, comprehensive aesthetic surgery, and general surgery. He is known for his attention to detail, compassionate care, and artistic vision. His approach combines advanced surgical techniques with a deep understanding of each patient’s personal goals.
Dr. Abtahi believes that the best outcomes come from collaboration. By listening closely and prioritizing patient well-being, he creates results that feel natural, empowering, and aligned with each person’s identity.
Schedule Your Facial Masculinization Surgery Consultation in Southlake
If you are considering facial masculinization surgery in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, contact Amor Propio Aesthetic Surgery to schedule a private consultation with Dr. Ali Abtahi.
Call (469) 293-2533 or reach us online today. Together, you and Dr. Abtahi can create a customized plan to help you achieve masculine facial features that reflect your unique identity and goals.