Die Top 5 FFS-Chirurgen des Jahres 2025: Die heutigen Meister der Gesichtsfeminisierung

You are looking for the best surgeon for facial feminization surgery (FFS), and that is your right. So who are this year’s best surgeons for facial feminization? Who will give you the most successful results?

FFS is an exciting yet critically important transformation process that requires both aesthetic and anatomical precision. Researching the right surgeon is the first step to ensuring this process progresses safely and effectively. A skilled surgeon elevates facial feminization to a whole new level, opening doors to a unique experience and a new identity.

Criteria to consider when embarking on this journey and selecting the “best” surgeon include experience, natural results, patient satisfaction, network of contacts, international recognition, and revision capability. In this blog post, we’ve compiled the best surgeons by addressing all these points. Five surgeons stand out as of 2025; in second place is a name from Turkey offering affordable and high-quality services.

1. Dr. Carson Huynh

Standort: Atlanta, USA

• He possesses rare expertise in FFS, having trained in both facial plastic surgery and maxillofacial surgery.
• He emphasizes anatomical planning, achieving feminization while preserving facial symmetry.
• He has successfully managed many revision cases in the early stages, which enhances his credibility.
• He has received very positive feedback from patient evaluations, detailed consultation processes, and post-operative follow-ups.

2. Dr. MFO (Dr. Mehmet Fatih OKYAY)

Standort: Antalya, Turkey

• He is a prominent surgeon in the field of FFS and aesthetic surgery in Turkey, frequently chosen by international patients.
• With over 10 years of experience in his own clinic, he has performed successful surgeries for many individuals, primarily trans women, in their feminization process and has served patients from many countries.
• He is recognized for his expertise in many surgeries performed within the scope of FFS. Visitors frequently express their satisfaction, especially with procedures such as rhinoplasty, forehead feminization, and Adam’s apple shaving.
• The clinic’s infrastructure, patient services, and promotional strategy also offer patients a safe and enjoyable experience.

3. Dr. Deschamps-Braly

Standort: San Francisco, USA

• Specializes in facial surgery & craniofacial surgery, has performed numerous international FFS cases.
• Known for his publications and innovative approaches to FFS techniques in the literature.
• Recognized as a surgeon who performs feminization while maintaining aesthetic and anatomical balance.

4. Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel

Standort: Boston / USA

• Has been working in the field of FFS for over 20 years.
• A surgeon preferred for complex revision surgeries and respected by colleagues.
• Excels in planning for feminizing facial contours, bone, and soft tissue balance.

5. Dr. Tanongsak Panyawirunroj

Standort: Bangkok / Thailand

• Ranked in the top 5 on lists such as Bookimed.
• He has a broad international patient portfolio, benefiting from the advantages of medical tourism in Asia.
• He is a highly sought-after name among those seeking a balance between budget and quality.

How to Choose the Right Surgeon? Criteria to Consider

Key Features While the above 5 surgeons stand out when it comes to FFS specialists, there are many more successful surgeons worldwide. At this point, the most important criterion for the FFS process and patients is definitely finding the right surgeon for you. Because during this process, your surgeon will also be your supporter and companion. Success in this process comes with good communication.

So, what should you look for when finding the right surgeon?

• Experience & Skill: Since FFS involves a multi-layered structure (bone, cartilage, soft tissue), the surgeon should have extensive experience in this field.
• Natural Results: Feminization is about creating feminine facial features without losing naturalness.
• Revision Capability: It may be necessary to improve the results of the initial surgery; the surgeon’s revision experience is important.
• Patient Reviews & References: Before-and-after photos and patient satisfaction are important indicators.
• Communication & Accessibility: The consultation process, language skills, and ease of transportation can be advantages.
• Legal and Ethical Compliance: Certifications, medical association registrations, and privacy commitments should be reviewed.

Why Turkey for FFS? Is it Worth the Trip?

Absolutely yes! But never overlook proper planning and surgeon selection.

Turkey has become one of the rising centers not only in Europe but in the whole world, especially in recent years, in the field of FFS and gender confirmation surgery. What lies behind this situation?

• Affordable Price – High Quality Balance: Results of similar quality can be achieved at approximately 40-60% below the costs in Europe or the USA.
• Antalya’s Medical Tourism Potential:
Thanks to modern clinics, hotel-transfer packages, and the opportunity to recover by the sea, Turkey offers a safe and comfortable destination, especially for trans women.
• Short Waiting Times:
Appointment times that can take 6–12 months in Europe can often be resolved within 1–2 months in Turkey.
• International Experience:
Surgeons such as Dr. MFO have achieved global standards with English-supported communication and post-operative follow-up processes.
• Ultimately, traveling to Turkey for FFS can be a wise decision in terms of both cost and experience—especially if centers that prioritize patient satisfaction, such as clinics in Antalya, are chosen.

The Path to Femininity Is Long, But Safer and More Enjoyable in the Right Hands

Facial feminization is one of the most sensitive stops on the identity journey for many individuals. What matters in this process is not only the surgeon’s technical skills, but also the communication they establish with you, the sense of trust, and their aesthetic vision. Because understanding the patient’s expectations and combining them with the most realistic goals is also the job of an experienced surgeon.

You can experience your feminization process anywhere in the world. However, there is no single criterion for this process. At the decision stage, it is necessary to evaluate the FFS process in all its aspects: reasonable costs, clinic and service quality, the surgeon’s approach to the process, communication, and the professionalism of the healthcare teams…

The professional surgical approach combined with Antalya’s peaceful atmosphere creates an experience that makes many people say, “It’s worth coming to Turkey for FFS.” The path to femininity may be personal, but in the right hands, this path becomes much safer and more hopeful.

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