Nonsurgical Management of Facial Masculinization and Feminization

Lip enhancement and mouth corner lift with fillers and botulinum toxin A

“…Limited data are available on transgenders. Facial feminization can be achieved through injectables such as BoNT and fillers for lip augmentation among other attempts 33 …”

Dermatologic care of sexual and gender minority/LGBTQIA youth, Part 2: Recognition and management of the unique dermatologic needs of SGM adolescents

“…Furthermore, body dissatisfaction appears to play a significant role in gender dysphoria (the anxiety experienced when one's physical appearance is incongruent with internal gender identity) of transgender youth . Although a role for the dermatologist in the care of transgender adults has been established, particularly with respect to noninvasive facial aesthetics and “passing” as one's identified gender, the role of the dermatologist in supporting transgender youth is no less vital …”

“…Although dermatologists may not be the primary providers for most gender‐affirming surgeries, they play an important role in hair removal, scar treatment, and other aesthetic services . When considering the role of procedural dermatology in the management of the transgender child or adolescent, it is important to recognize whether a given procedure is reversible or nonreversible before proceeding.…”

“…59,60 Although a role for the dermatologist in the care of transgender adults has been established, particularly with respect to noninvasive facial aesthetics and "passing" as one's identified gender, the role of the dermatologist in supporting transgender youth is no less vital. [61][62][63] Although dermatologists may not be the primary providers for most gender-affirming surgeries, they play an important role in hair removal, scar treatment, and other aesthetic services. [61][62][63] When considering the role of procedural dermatology in the management of the transgender child or adolescent, it is important to recognize whether a given procedure is reversible or nonreversible before proceeding.…”

“…[61][62][63] Although dermatologists may not be the primary providers for most gender-affirming surgeries, they play an important role in hair removal, scar treatment, and other aesthetic services. [61][62][63] When considering the role of procedural dermatology in the management of the transgender child or adolescent, it is important to recognize whether a given procedure is reversible or nonreversible before proceeding. The ethics of performing surgical and cosmetic procedures was recently explored by Waldman, et al, who suggested that dermatologists should seek to support transgender patients in their pursuit of gender-affirming procedures.…”