Transhealth Blog — Gender-Affirming Psychology by Fedora Laroza

Illustrative image Facial feminisation surgery (FFS) is the common terminology we use when referring to one, or usually a combination of, surgical procedures. These might include septorhinoplasty, orbital contouring, brow bone shaving, jawline reshaping, chin contouring, and a tracheal shave. The main goal is to feminise a person's facial bone structure. Being on gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is not a requirement to undergo FFS, but it can be beneficial since it bri

Conceptual illustration of a global network for gender-affirming healthcare. The trans experience is not a modern phenomenon, nor is it confined to any specific culture. It has been a part of humankind since the very beginning. Because trans people exist everywhere, the care they receive should not be restricted by the country they happen to live in. Currently, we face a significant shortage of specialised professionals worldwide. This is why gender-affirming care must be tre

Gender-affirming care is for all humans: When people hear the term "gender-affirming care", the immediate assumption is that it is a concept exclusive to transgender individuals. But the truth is, almost every human being engages in it. It is, fundamentally, technology applied to human contexts to align our external presentation with our inner identity. Illustration depicting various gender-affirming resources, including hormone therapy, grooming tools, and medical consultati