Challenges

 

Faces of trans women are often read as male, even with long hair and makeup. This is due to certain facial features that are subconsciously perceived as male.

 

Striking features on the face

 

The most important identifying feature is the bony brow ridge, the forehead area directly above the eyes. A broad, square chin and wide jaw angles are also often noticeable. In the middle part of the face, a large nose and a lack of subcutaneous fat in the cheeks are often classified as male.

 

Female beauty ideals and their influence

 

There are also beauty ideals that, in keeping with the current zeitgeist, are more associated with the female gender, such as smooth skin, an open look, eyebrows above the eye socket bone and full lips. These characteristics can reinforce the feminine impression.

 

Established treatments for a feminine appearance

 

To emphasize such features, injections with hyaluronic acid fillers and botulinum toxin can be used. These medical treatments are established and have so far been used primarily for aesthetic purposes.