Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) can potentially impact the appearance of your smile and lip mobility, depending on the specific procedures performed during the surgery. Some FFS procedures can affect the muscles and soft tissues around the mouth and lips, which may influence your smile and lip movement.
Here are some ways FFS can influence your smile and lip mobility:
- Lip Augmentation: FFS may include lip augmentation procedures, where dermal fillers or fat grafting are used to add volume to the lips. Lip augmentation can change the shape and fullness of the lips, which may alter the appearance of your smile.
- Brow Contouring: If you’ve had brow contouring (brow bone reduction or brow shaving) as part of FFS, it can affect the position and movement of the muscles around the eyes and forehead. Changes in the forehead area can sometimes influence the appearance of the upper lip during smiling.
- Cheek Implants: Cheek implants used in FFS can add volume to the cheeks, which may affect how the lips move during smiling.
- Jaw Contouring: FFS may involve jaw contouring or jawline reduction, which can impact the muscles and soft tissues around the mouth and jaw area.
- Soft Tissue Recontouring: FFS can involve reshaping or repositioning of soft tissues, including those around the mouth and lips. Depending on the extent of these procedures, it may influence your smile.
It’s important to discuss your concerns and goals with your FFS surgeon during the consultation process. They can provide you with information about how specific procedures may impact your smile and lip mobility. An experienced FFS surgeon will aim to create natural-looking results while maintaining or enhancing your facial expressions, including your smile.
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks and potential side effects, so it’s essential to have a thorough understanding of the procedures involved and their potential impact on your facial expressions. A skilled FFS surgeon will consider your individual facial anatomy and work with you to achieve your desired results while preserving your unique expressions and lip mobility.