Stronger, more masculine features.
A precise, aesthetic-focused approach to facial contouring — combining advanced surgical expertise with compassionate, patient-centered care across Canada.
- 15+Years of experience
- 1,200+Procedures performed
- 10Provinces & territories served
Reshaping the face toward masculinity
Facial masculinization surgery enhances the brow, jaw, chin, and nose to create stronger, more masculine features.
Facial masculinization surgery (FMS) is a personalized set of procedures that reshape facial features to create a more traditionally masculine appearance. It can include forehead and brow augmentation, jaw and chin enhancement, and rhinoplasty, depending on your goals.
Each plan is carefully designed to balance strength with natural harmony. Our surgeons follow WPATH-aligned standards and work collaboratively with you to ensure outcomes that reflect your identity and priorities.
What facial masculinization can mean for you
More than a structural change — a meaningful step toward comfort, confidence, and body alignment.
Stronger features
Enhances the brow, jaw, and chin to create a more defined, traditionally masculine facial profile.
Gender affirmation
Aligns your facial appearance with your identity, easing dysphoria and boosting self-confidence.
Natural harmony
Refinements are balanced to complement your unique features for results that look natural, not done.
Lasting results
Skeletal and soft-tissue changes are permanent, providing durable, stable masculinization.
Customized plan
Procedures are combined and tailored to your anatomy, goals, and desired degree of change.
Refined technique
Advanced contouring methods minimize visible scarring and optimize recovery.
Facial masculinization approaches
Your surgeon will recommend the procedures best suited to your anatomy, goals, and desired degree of change.
Forehead & Brow Augmentation
- Indications
- Patients seeking a stronger, more prominent brow ridge and forehead.
- Advantages
- Builds projection at the brow to create a more masculine upper-face contour.
- Ideal candidates
- Patients with a flatter forehead wishing to enhance brow prominence.
Jaw Angle Augmentation
- Indications
- Patients wanting a wider, more angular, and defined jawline.
- Advantages
- Adds width and definition to the lower face for a powerful, masculine appearance.
- Ideal candidates
- Patients with a narrow or rounded jaw seeking greater angularity.
Chin Augmentation (Genioplasty)
- Indications
- Patients seeking a broader, more projected, and squared chin.
- Advantages
- Strengthens the lower facial profile and improves overall facial proportions.
- Ideal candidates
- Patients with a recessed or narrow chin wishing for more projection.
Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
- Indications
- Patients wanting a wider, straighter, or more prominent nose.
- Advantages
- Refines the nose to harmonize with stronger masculine facial features.
- Ideal candidates
- Patients seeking a more masculine nasal contour as part of their plan.
Comparing the procedures
A quick reference to help you understand the trade-offs between scarring, candidacy, and recovery.
| Procedure | Scars | Best candidate | Sensation impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forehead & Brow | Hidden in hairline | Flat forehead | Temporary numbness |
| Jaw Angle | Intraoral (none external) | Narrow jaw | Temporary numbness |
| Chin (Genioplasty) | Intraoral (none external) | Recessed chin | Temporary numbness |
| Rhinoplasty | Minimal / hidden | Wants nasal change | Temporary numbness |
What to expect at a glance
Your healing roadmap
A clear, week-by-week picture of what recovery looks like — so you always know what comes next.
- 1Week 1
Rest & swelling management
Swelling and bruising are expected, peaking in the first few days. Keep your head elevated, apply cold compresses as instructed, and rest fully.
- 2Weeks 2–3
Subsiding swelling
Most visible bruising fades and swelling begins to subside. Many patients feel comfortable returning to non-public activities and light routines.
- 3Weeks 4–6
Return to activity
Most patients resume work and social activities as residual swelling continues to resolve and contours become more defined.
- 4Months 2–3
Refinement of contours
Deeper tissues settle and the final shape of the brow, jaw, and chin becomes increasingly apparent.
- 5Months 6–12
Final result
All swelling resolves and the face reaches its mature, masculinized contour with stable, long-lasting results.
What your results will look like
Understanding scars, sensation, and long-term outcomes helps you set clear, realistic expectations.
Expected scars
Incisions are placed discreetly — within the hairline or inside the mouth — so external scarring is minimal or absent.
Swelling evolution
Initial swelling resolves over several weeks, with subtle refinement of contours continuing for up to a year.
Sensation
Temporary numbness around treated areas is common and typically resolves gradually as nerves recover.
Masculine harmony
Features are reshaped to appear strong and balanced, harmonizing with your overall facial structure.
Long-term results
Skeletal and soft-tissue changes are permanent, providing lasting masculinization without ongoing maintenance.
Confidence boost
Many patients report a significant boost in confidence and comfort with their reflection.
Surgical Excellence, with Care That Listens.
Every patient deserves compassionate, individualized care throughout their gender-affirming journey. Our team combines advanced surgical expertise with a deeply patient-centered approach to deliver safe, natural, and affirming outcomes tailored to your goals.
“Trusted by patients across Canada seeking compassionate, expert gender-affirming care.”
Fellowship-Trained Surgeons
Our procedures are performed by highly specialized surgeons with advanced training in gender-affirming and reconstructive surgery.
Advanced Microsurgical Care
We utilize modern surgical techniques and precision-focused care to support optimal healing, functionality, and long-term results.
WPATH-Aligned Protocols
Our approach follows internationally recognized standards of care to ensure ethical, safe, and evidence-based treatment.
Patient-Led Decision Making
Every treatment plan is built collaboratively, respecting your identity, goals, comfort level, and personal transition journey.
Aesthetic-Focused Outcomes
We prioritize natural-looking, harmonious results designed to align with each patient's vision and anatomy.
Multidisciplinary Support
From consultation to recovery, our team provides coordinated medical, surgical, and emotional support at every stage.
Meet Dr. Alexis Laungani
A vision of self-affirmation for all
Dr. Alexis Laungani is a plastic surgeon who offers meticulously crafted reconstructive and aesthetic procedures, artfully blending medical practice with personal well-being. With over 20 years of training across Belgium, the United States, and Canada, he harnesses globally recognized techniques to minimize downtime and scarring while achieving naturally beautiful results.
- Over 20 years of training across three continents
- Transparency at the cornerstone of care
- Holistic pre- and post-operative care
- Naturally beautiful, patient-centered results
From First Conversation to Long-Term Follow-Up.
We guide every patient through a personalized and supportive experience designed to prioritize comfort, clarity, safety, and confidence at every stage of the surgical journey.
“Every transition journey deserves thoughtful guidance, clarity, and compassionate support.”
- 1Step 1
Initial Consultation
Meet with our surgical team to discuss your goals, medical history, expectations, and personalized treatment options in a safe and affirming environment.
- 2Step 2
Surgical Planning
Your procedure plan is carefully tailored to your anatomy, transition goals, recovery needs, and desired aesthetic outcomes.
- 3Step 3
Surgery & Inpatient Care
Our team provides expert surgical care with attentive postoperative monitoring, ensuring comfort, safety, and individualized support during recovery.
- 4Step 4
Recovery & Follow-Up
We remain closely involved throughout healing with follow-up appointments, recovery guidance, and long-term support focused on optimal results and well-being.
Patients travel from across Canada
We welcome patients nationwide for facial masculinization surgery, with coordinated travel and follow-up support.
Trusted by patients across every province and territory in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
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Scrotoplasty
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Plan your facial masculinization.
Begin with a private, confidential consultation. Our team will guide you through every step with clarity and care.
Confidential consultations available across Canada.
Dedicated patient coordinators available for Canadian and international patients.
Serving patients across Canada
- WPATH-aligned care
- Fellowship-trained surgeons
- Patients across Canada
