Angela full FFS before and after

I had Facial Feminisation Surgery done by Dr Bart van de Ven at the beginning of October 2010. There were two pre-op consulations. At the first we discussed the surgery and the likely results and possible problems. The second was in Belgium the day before the surgery.

The surgery itself was done in the E:MC2 medical centre on the outskirts of Ghent. This is a small but very modern and very clean clinic. I stayed one night in E:MC2 after the surgery. I was kept as comfortable as possible after the long operation. The nurses were friendly and efficient.

The first few days were difficult because of swelling and bruising, and I had some complications with a facial palsy which resolved itself over a period of a few months, and some problems relating to my skin, which is very thin and stretchy. This necessitated further surgery which has been successful. This was paid for by Dr Bart.

I found Dr Bart to be realistic about what could be achieved and also what I wanted and what would work for me as a person. One of the reasons I chose him to do the surgery was that I felt he makes faces that suit the diverse characters of his patients, taking into account ethnicity, personality and what he has to work with, and I think that he has done this for me. I have found Dr Bart to be a very professional doctor who cares about the welfare of his patients.

I am very happy with the results of the surgery. It has improved my day to day life and my confidence hugely. I live in a rough part of my country, and I now experience less harassment. People respond more positively to me and for the first time in my life I feel attractive as a woman.