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Gender Affirmation Surgery | Kerolus Facial Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA

When you feel like yourself, it is a beautiful thing. Imagine that feeling every day. Gender affirmation surgery uses a continuum of surgical procedures to aid you on your journey to presenting your true self to the world. Double board-certified Dr. Julia Kerolus strives to help patients align with their true identity through gender affirmation surgery in Atlanta at Kerolus Facial Plastic Surgery. Schedule a consultation with the supportive team at Kerolus Facial Plastic Surgery to revolutionize your life by presenting the world with the real you.

What is gender affirmation surgery?

Match who you are with how you look

Your facial features might reveal a lot about your gender identity. Transgender facial surgery may be an essential step in the gender-affirming journey with the help and support of Kerolus Facial Plastic Surgery professionals.

Transgender facial surgery is a personal decision highly tailored to your needs. Those who choose surgery usually see an enhancement in their self-esteem and self-image. A smaller chin or nose, rounder cheeks, or an arched brow are some of the facial traits linked with feminization. Conversely, a larger or more prominent brow, nose, or chin, as well as a broader or more masculine mouth, are all common facial traits associated with masculinization.

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What are
the benefits of gender affirmation surgery?

When you look the way you feel, the difference can be life-changing.

Gender affirmation surgery is proven to have long-term mental health advantages for those seeking it, including lower rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal behavior. Dr. Kerolus understands how important this procedure can be. Prior to your procedure for gender affirmation surgery Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kerolus will go through your options in detail during your consultation so you have a clear mental image of what is possible.

Am I a good candidate for gender affirmation surgery?

Highly Personal

If you have been diagnosed with persistent gender dysphoria and already present as a member of your desired gender, gender affirmation surgery may be a healthy step forward. You must be 18 years or older, a non-smoker, in overall good health, and you must have a positive attitude and realistic expectations.

Gender affirmation surgery is a highly personal procedure.

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Your Gender Affirmation Procedure

Uniquely you

Several operations may be indicated for facial gender affirmation surgery, depending on your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals. Plastic surgery (soft tissues), craniofacial surgery (the underlying facial skeleton), and jaw surgery are the three areas in which these treatments fall (jaw surgery). Typically, face gender affirmation surgery is performed as a long-format surgical session under general anesthesia, during which several procedures are performed concurrently or consecutively.

Gender Affirmation Surgery Recovery

Take extra care

Gauze or bandages may be placed on your incisions after your gender affirmation procedure. For significant facial work, an elastic bandage or support garment will help to reduce swelling. In cases where substantial skin work is performed, a tiny, thin tube may be temporarily inserted beneath the skin to drain any extra blood or fluid. Atlanta gender affirmation surgery specialist Dr. Kerolus will provide specific instructions, such as how to care for your surgical site(s) after surgery, medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection, specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your general health, and when to see your plastic surgeon.

Gender Affirmation Surgery Results

Reduce feelings of dysphoria

The ultimate outcomes of gender affirmation surgery may help reduce feelings of gender dysphoria. Scar lines along the hairline will remain hidden by your hair and fade with time. Although gender affirmation surgery can be performed in a single procedure, multiple surgeries may be necessary, depending on your surgical plan. Therefore, your goals and needs will differ, as will the surgery outcomes.

Schedule your Atlanta gender affirmation surgery consultation with Kerolus Facial Plastic Surgery today

Supportive and trusted

Double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Julia Kerolus

Gender affirmation is a sensitive and personal journey. Dr. Julia Kerolus wants to support you every step of the way. Schedule a consultation with Kerolus Facial Plastic Surgery today.

Double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Julia Keroluss

Gender Affirmation Surgery Frequently Asked Questions

Will gender affirmation surgery hurt?

You will more than likely be under a general anesthetic during the procedure and will feel no pain. However, there is some expected swelling, bruising, and discomfort afterward, though Dr. Kerolus will discuss different methods to diminish those side effects.

How much does gender affirmation surgery cost?

The cost of your gender affirmation surgery will depend on the extent and number of procedures needed to accomplish your desired aesthetic.

Let Your Beauty Shine

Schedule a Consultation

Taking care of yourself is about more than just annual check-ups and eating right. You also want to preserve your ability to look and feel your best. If you feel like you have an area that you want to improve through plastic surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Kerolus. She will make sure you find the right treatment for your best results.

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Gender Affirmation Surgery