Facial Feminization Surgery in Thailand Tailored FFS by Dr. Ae
Not every face needs every procedure. At APS Gender Care in Bangkok, Dr. Ae analyses each patient’s facial anatomy and designs a personalized facial feminization surgery plan — selecting only the procedures that will deliver the most meaningful feminization for your specific features, with the fewest interventions necessary.
Facial Feminization Surgery in Thailand The APS Approach
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is a set of surgical procedures designed to soften and reshape masculine facial features — forehead, nose, jaw, chin, neck, and more — into a more feminine appearance. At APS Gender Care in Bangkok, Thailand, FFS is approached as a precise, analytical process rather than a checklist of procedures.
Dr. Ae works extensively with MTF transgender patients and understands the specific anatomical features that distinguish a masculine face from a feminine one: the prominence of the brow ridge, the height and shape of the forehead, the angle of the jaw, the projection of the chin, the profile of the nose, and the visibility of the thyroid cartilage. These are not arbitrary features — they are the result of testosterone-driven bone and tissue development, and each one can be addressed surgically.
What sets APS apart is restraint guided by expertise. Rather than recommending every available procedure, Dr. Ae analyses each patient’s facial structure holistically and identifies the minimum number of interventions that will produce the maximum feminization effect. The result is a natural, balanced outcome — not an over-operated face, but a face that reads as feminine because the right features have been addressed in the right proportions.
Multiple procedures can be performed in a single surgical session, reducing total recovery time and the number of trips to Thailand required.
Interested in all MTF gender affirming surgeries offered at APS? Browse APS’s home page here.
How Dr. Ae Designs Your FFS Plan
Before any procedure is recommended, Dr. Ae conducts a thorough facial analysis — evaluating bone structure, soft tissue distribution, facial proportions, and the specific features that are reading as masculine in your face. This analysis is the foundation of your FFS plan.
The goal is not to perform as many procedures as possible. It is to identify which features, if changed, will shift your face’s gender perception most effectively — and to achieve that shift with surgical precision and natural-looking results.
Dr. Ae works predominantly with MTF transgender patients and has developed a deep understanding of how testosterone-driven bone development affects facial structure — including the frontal sinus prominence, orbital rim shape, mandibular angle width, and thyroid cartilage development. This specialisation means your consultation is informed by direct clinical experience with the anatomy you are working with, not a general plastic surgery approach applied to a gender-affirming context.
At APS, FFS consultations are free, conducted online via video, and include a detailed review of photos you submit in advance. Following the consultation, you receive a personalised surgical plan with the recommended procedures and the reasoning behind each recommendation.
Most APS FFS patients combine 3–5 procedures in a single session, reducing the number of anaesthesia events and consolidating recovery into one period. The specific combination varies significantly from patient to patient — because every face is different.
Combining FFS with Other Gender-Affirming Procedures
FFS at APS can be planned as part of a broader gender affirmation journey that includes other procedures. For patients planning multiple surgeries, APS coordinates a sequenced surgical plan to maximise results and minimise the number of trips to Thailand. FFS is commonly combined or sequenced with: – MTF Breast Augmentation— can be performed in the same surgical session as FFS or scheduled closely together during the same Thailand stay, shared recovery period – MTF Vaginoplasty (SRS) — can be planned as part of the same visit to Thailand, though FFS and SRS are performed in separate surgical sessions with adequate recovery time between them – Tracheal Shave as a standalone — patients who want only Adam’s apple reduction can have this as a minor day procedure with minimal downtime
For patients planning both FFS and SRS during the same trip, APS recommends a stay of 4 weeks in Bangkok to allow sufficient recovery time between procedures and ensure optimal healing from each before departure.
Dr. Ae will advise the safest and most efficient sequencing for your individual plan during consultation.
APS Facial Feminization FFS Pricing
Procedure
THB
USD
AUD
GBP
CNY
Forehead Contouring
฿50,000
~$1,500
~$2,200
~£1,150
~¥10,500
Brow Bone Reduction
฿120,000
~$3,600
~$5,300
~£2,750
~¥25,000
Hairline Lowering
฿150,000
~$4,550
~$6,650
~£3,450
~¥31,000
Brow Lift
฿50,000
~$1,500
~$2,200
~£1,150
~¥10,500
Open Rhinoplasty
฿150,000
~$4,550
~$6,650
~£3,450
~¥31,000
Cheek Augmentation
฿50,000
~$1,500
~$2,200
~£1,150
~¥10,500
Chin & Jawline Contouring
฿150,000
~$4,550
~$6,650
~£3,450
~¥31,000
Chin Reduction
฿120,000
~$3,600
~$5,300
~£2,750
~¥25,000
Face & Neck Lift
฿350,000
~$10,600
~$15,500
~£8,050
~¥73,000
Chin Liposuction
฿40,000
~$1,200
~$1,700
~£900
~¥8,400
Tracheal Shave
฿70,000
~$2,100
~$3,100
~£1,600
~¥14,500
💱 Exchange rate note: THB is the base currency for all APS pricing. Conversions to USD, AUD, GBP, and CNY are approximate and calculated at current market rates. Actual amounts charged in your currency will depend on the exchange rate at the time of payment. All conversions on this page are updated periodically — please verify current rates before making financial plans.
Interested in all MTF gender affirming surgeries offered at APS? Browse APS’s home page here.
What’s Included and What to Expect After FFS
Every APS FFS package includes: -Dr. Ae’s surgical fees and the specialist surgical team -Anaesthesia (general or spinal block, depending on procedures performed) -Hospital or clinic stay (duration varies by procedure combination) -Post-operative medication -All Follow-ups and clinic appointments -English-speaking coordination throughout your stay
APS also offers optional service packages including airport transfers, accommodation coordination, personal liaison, and daily nursing visits. Contact APS for details.
Considering Facial Feminization FFS with APS Gender Care?
FFS recovery depends on the number and type of procedures performed. As a general guide:
Day 0: Pre-surgical in-person consultation and bloodwork Days 1–3: Initial recovery. Swelling and bruising peak. Rest recommended. Most patients stay at accommodation near the clinic. Days 4–10: Swelling begins to reduce. Follow-up clinic appointments. Stitches reviewed at 7–10 days. Light movement possible. Weeks 2–3: Most visible swelling has resolved. Patients are generally comfortable in public. Many international patients depart Thailand during this window. Months 3–12: Final results continue to refine as residual swelling fully resolves and tissues settle. Scars fade progressively. Most patients plan a Thailand stay of 2–3 weeks for FFS alone. For patients combining FFS with other procedures, a longer stay of 4–6 weeks is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions About Facial Feminization Surgery in Thailand
What facial feminization procedures does APS offer in Thailand?
APS Gender Care in Bangkok offers various FFS procedures: forehead contouring, brow bone reduction, hairline lowering (scalp advancement), brow lift, open rhinoplasty, cheek augmentation, jawline contouring, chin reduction, face and neck lift, liposuction under the chin, tracheal shave (Adam’s apple reduction), and cheek augmentation. Not all procedures are recommended for every patient — Dr. Ae conducts a facial analysis and recommends only the procedures that will have the most meaningful feminization impact for your specific facial structure.
How does APS decide which FFS procedures I need?
During your free online consultation, you submit photos of your face from the front, side, and three-quarter angle. Dr. Ae analyses your facial bone structure, soft tissue distribution, and overall proportions — identifying the specific features that are most strongly signalling masculinity and which surgical changes will most efficiently shift the overall gender perception of your face. APS does not recommend procedures for the sake of volume. The plan is built around maximum feminization with the minimum number of necessary interventions.
Can I combine multiple FFS procedures in one session?
Yes — and this is how most APS FFS patients proceed. Combining 3–5 procedures in a single surgical session is standard at APS. This reduces the total number of anaesthesia events over your lifetime, consolidates recovery into one period, and reduces the number of trips to Thailand required. The specific combination varies significantly per patient based on facial structure and goals. Dr. Ae will recommend the optimal combination during your consultation.
Can I combine FFS with SRS or breast augmentation at APS?
Yes. FFS at APS can be planned alongside MTF vaginoplasty (SRS) and breast augmentation as part of a sequenced surgical visit to Bangkok. FFS and SRS are performed in separate surgical sessions with adequate recovery time between them — not in the same operation. For patients combining both during one trip, APS recommends a stay of 4–6 weeks in Thailand. Breast augmentation can often be performed in the same session as FFS or scheduled closely together. Dr. Ae coordinates the full sequencing plan.
Is APS’s FFS surgeon experienced with transgender patients specifically?
Yes. Dr. Ae works predominantly with MTF transgender patients and has developed specialized clinical experience in the anatomy of testosterone-driven facial bone development — including frontal sinus prominence, orbital rim shape, mandibular angle, and thyroid cartilage. This means your FFS plan at APS is informed by direct experience with the specific structural features you are looking to address — not a general cosmetic surgery approach applied to a gender-affirming context. Free online consultations include a photo-based facial analysis and a detailed explanation of the recommended procedures and their rationale.
