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1Sorbonne université, 15-21, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, 75006 Paris, France.
Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|July 9, 2023
Summary
Eye feminization procedures enhance the upper face for transgender women and aging individuals. These surgical and non-surgical options address changes in facial tissues to create a more feminine appearance.
Area of Science:
- Plastic surgery
- Aesthetic medicine
- Facial rejuvenation
Context:
- Eye feminization involves surgical and non-surgical procedures for the upper face.
- It is indicated for transgender women undergoing facial gender affirmation and for aging women experiencing volume loss and tissue descent.
- Aging leads to decreased facial osseous and soft tissue volume, orbital "skeletonization," and skin sagging, resulting in a more masculine orbital appearance.
Purpose:
- To feminize the upper third of the face through aesthetic procedures.
- To analyze and address age-related changes in the orbital area for a more youthful and feminine appearance.
- To guide the preferential assessment of upper and lower eye areas for optimal surgical outcomes.
Summary:
- Procedures encompass bony surgery (frontoplasty, orbitoplasty), browlift, external canthoplasty, fat grafting, and traditional eyelid surgery or aesthetic injections.
- A systematic assessment of the upper eye area (forehead, temple, eyebrow, eyelid, external canthus) and lower eye area (zygoma, dark circles, palpebral bags, eyelid skin) is crucial.
- The goal is to achieve favorable post-therapeutic results by addressing specific anatomical changes.
Impact:
- Enhances facial aesthetics for transgender women seeking gender affirmation.
- Reverses signs of aging in the orbital region, improving appearance for older women.
- Provides a comprehensive approach to upper facial feminization and rejuvenation.
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