Gender-Affirming Facial and Vocal Surgery

Monday, September 30, 2024

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Location: MBCC, Ocean Drive A

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

P Daniel D. Knott, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

VyVy N. Young, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The face is one of our most important interactive means, as it carries social meaning, facilitates non-verbal communication, and enables a self-identity that includes gender-identity. In facial feminization surgery, gender-typical characteristics are altered to reflect gender identification. This course aims to discuss the differences between the male and female face, and the specific surgical techniques used to alter the sex of the face and voice.

Surgical discussion topics will address commonly utilized techniques in gender affirming surgery of the face with a focus on facial feminization surgery. Specifically, brow reduction and lift, hair line alteration, frontal table set back, mandibular reduction, and feminizing rhinoplasty, will be described. Voice therapy and surgery techniques to feminize the face and alter the thyroid cartilage will be discussed. Importantly, discussion will center on the role of otolaryngology- head and neck surgeons to provide these services to the transgender community.

Learning Objectives:

Identify facial characteristics of the male and female face and recognize areas of the face that can be altered.
Appreciate and understand the surgical techniques used to perform gender affirming surgery of the face and neck.
Appreciate and understand the role and indications for voice therapy and voice surgery.

Moderator(s)

Rahul Seth, MD

Facial Plastic Surgery
Golden State Plastic Surgery / UCSF
Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Disclosure information not submitted.

Panelist(s)

Rahul Seth, MD

Facial Plastic Surgery
Golden State Plastic Surgery / UCSF
Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Disclosure information not submitted.
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P Daniel D. Knott, MD

Professor
UCSF Department of Otolaryngology
San Francisco, CA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
VyVy N. Young, MD

Professor
UCSF Voice and Swallowing Center
San Francisco, CA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.