Personalized FFS Assessment Guide
How to Request Your FFS Assessment with Dr. Vaibhav Shah, Mumbai
Taking the first step toward Facial Feminization Surgery can feel overwhelming, especially if you are contacting a surgeon from another country. We understand that you may have questions, concerns, and uncertainty about the process.
To provide you with the most accurate assessment and treatment recommendations, we request that you share specific photographs, medical information, and relevant investigations before your consultation.
The more information you provide, the better we can understand your goals and create an individualized surgical plan.
Take Standardized Facial Photographs
High-quality photographs are essential for proper facial analysis.
📸 Camera Tip:
Please ask a friend or family member to take your photographs whenever possible. Selfies often distort facial proportions and make evaluation difficult.
Photograph Guidelines
Hair Alignment
- Hair is completely tied back.
- Forehead is fully visible.
- Hairline is clearly exposed.
- No bangs or fringe covering the forehead.
- No hats, caps, scarves, or head coverings.
The forehead and hairline are critical components of FFS planning.
Background
Preferred: Plain white, light grey, or neutral-colored wall.
Avoid: Busy backgrounds, mirrors, outdoors, or dark rooms.
Lighting
Preferred: Natural daylight or bright room lighting with even lighting on both sides of the face.
Avoid: Shadows, flash photography, colored lighting, or filters.
Makeup & Filters
Preferred: Submit photographs with no makeup, no contouring, no false eyelashes, and no facial editing.
Do NOT use: Beauty filters (Snapchat, Instagram), face tuning apps, or AI-generated modifications.
Required Photographic Views
Full Face (Front View) - Looking directly into the camera.
Right Profile - 90-degree side view.
Left Profile - 90-degree side view.
Right Three-Quarter View - 45-degree angle.
Left Three-Quarter View - 45-degree angle.
Head Tilted Up - To evaluate the jawline, neck, chin projection, and tracheal prominence.
Head Tilted Down - To assess forehead contour, hairline, and upper facial proportions.
Smiling Photograph - Natural smile.
Relaxed Facial Expression - No smile.
Full Body Photograph (Optional) - May assist in overall aesthetic planning.
Share Previous Imaging or Investigations
If available, please send copies of surgical records and imaging scans.
Dental & Jaw Imaging
- OPG (Orthopantomogram)
- Panoramic X-ray
- Lateral Cephalogram
- CBCT Scan
- CT Scan of Face or Skull
Extremely helpful when planning forehead, jaw, chin, or asymmetry contouring.
Previous Surgical Records
If you have undergone any prior facial procedures, please share:
- Operative notes & summaries
- Implant information
- Previous scans
- Before & after photographs
Share Your Medical History
Detailed medical background helps ensure patient safety.
Medical Conditions
Include: Diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, asthma, autoimmune diseases, heart conditions, bleeding disorders, or sleep apnea.
Allergies
List all medication, antibiotic, food, latex, or adhesive allergies.
Current Medications
List all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements, or herbal remedies.
Smoking & Nicotine History
Please inform us if you smoke cigarettes, vape, or use any nicotine/tobacco products. Smoking significantly affects healing and recovery.
Surgical History
Facial Procedures:
Rhinoplasty, jaw/chin surgery, facial implants, forehead surgery, hairline lowering, or hair transplants.
Non-Facial Procedures:
Breast augmentation, gender-affirming surgeries, orthognathic surgery, or major hospitalizations.
Hormone Therapy (HRT)
Therapy Details:
Estrogen, anti-androgens, progesterone, and therapy duration (e.g. less than 1 year, 1-3 years, over 5 years).
Supervision:
Let us know if you are supervised by an endocrinologist, gender clinic, or GP.
Psychological Evaluation
If available, please share any psychological assessments, mental health evaluations, gender dysphoria diagnoses, WPATH letters, or gender-affirming care records.
While not all patients require these files immediately, they are helpful for comprehensive treatment planning.
Define Your FFS Goals
Key Questions to Address:
- What bothers you most about your face? (e.g. brow bone, nose, jawline, chin, trachea)
- What procedures are you interested in?
- What outcomes do you seek? (e.g. looking softer, more feminine, reducing dysphoria)
Send Everything via WhatsApp
Once you have gathered your photographs and information, please send them directly to our consultation line. Our team will review your file and schedule your assessment.
Include in your message:
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 84510 68031
How Long Does Full FFS Take?
The exact duration depends on the procedures being performed in your custom surgical plan.
Every surgical plan is customized to the individual patient.
International Patients Visiting Mumbai
We regularly assist patients traveling from Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK, Europe, Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Our team guides you through:
Clinic Location
Dr. Vaibhav Shah
10th Floor, Shop No. 1001,Paras Business Center,
Near Kasturba Police Station,
Kasturba Road No. 1, Asara Colony,
Borivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400066,
India. View on Google Maps
Need Help with Travel Logistics?
Our clinic provides comprehensive travel coordination, local transport, accommodation guidance, and nursing care arrangements to make your surgical stay in Mumbai as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Your Journey Starts With a Conversation
Facial Feminization Surgery is not simply about changing facial features. It is about helping your appearance better reflect your identity. Whether you are early in your research or ready to move forward with treatment, we encourage you to reach out. Every patient receives individualized attention, detailed evaluation, and a personalized treatment plan based on their unique anatomy and goals.