Facial Feminization Surgery: A Systematic Review of Perioperative Surgical Planning and Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Facial feminization is a critical step in a transfeminine patient's surgical transition. However, the existing literature on the various types of feminization surgeries suffers from inadequate reporting on perioperative aspects of care, such as preoperative evaluation and postoperative outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate facial feminization surgery (FFS), preoperative planning, and patient reported outcomes after various types of procedures.

Methods

An electronic database search of Ovid MEDLINE was completed according to PRISMA guidelines for articles pertaining to FFS. Study characteristics, operative information, and patient demographics were collected. Data concerning preoperative imaging, virtual simulation, postoperative complications, and patient-

SUBMITTER: Tirrell AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8929523 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature