The term ‘transgender and gender diverse’ (TGD) refers to individuals with gender identities or expressions that differ from the gender socially attributed to the sex assigned to them at birth.1 According to a recent health-system based study, the reported proportion of TGD individuals ranges from 0.02% to 0.1% of the global population.1 Within the literature, there is overwhelming evidence that gender-affirming facial interventions such as surgery and minimally invasive procedures (like injectables and facial hair removal) significantly improve the quality of life and psychosocial wellbeing of TGD individuals.2
Facial feminisation is a medically necessary clinical intervention for many transgender women, as it not only supports their transition socially, but can also alleviate the psychological distress and dysphoria associated with gender incongruence.3 As a medical professional…
