Your face, finally reflecting the woman you've always been.
Your face tells your story — and our specialist surgeons are here to make sure it tells the right one.
About Face / FFS
Your face is the first thing the world sees — and for many transgender women and non-binary people, it's the place where the distance between who you are and how others see you feels most acute. Facial feminization surgery at Chrysalis is a carefully coordinated set of procedures designed to soften and reshape the features that most strongly read as masculine: the forehead and brow ridge, the hairline, the nose, the jaw, and the chin. These aren't cosmetic touches. They are structural changes that bring your face into alignment with your identity, and they require a surgeon who understands trans anatomy with precision and depth — not a generalist who performs the occasional FFS between other procedures.
At Chrysalis Surgery in Beverly Hills, every surgeon on our specialist team focuses exclusively on gender-affirming care. Dr. David Sayah brings 26 years of surgical experience, board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and a background as a published researcher to every consultation and procedure. When you sit down to discuss your face, you are speaking with someone who has dedicated their career to exactly this work — someone who can tell you honestly and specifically what is achievable for your bone structure, your skin, your goals.
Our boutique setting in Beverly Hills is designed to protect your privacy from the moment you arrive. There are no crowded waiting rooms, no assembly-line scheduling, no sense that you are moving through a system that wasn't built for you. Chrysalis was built entirely around transgender and non-binary patients — and that difference is felt in every detail of how your care is planned, delivered, and followed through.
Why choose us
Specialist team
every surgeon focuses specifically on gender affirming procedures, not a generalist who also does trans care
Beverly Hills discretion
private boutique setting, never an assembly line clinic
Dr. David Sayah's 26+ years of surgical experience
board certified ABPS, FACS, published researcher
Full
spectrum care under one roof face, top, bottom, body, and spa services with no fragmented referrals
Frequently asked questions
Facial feminization surgery reshapes the bone structure, soft tissue, and features of your face to bring your appearance into alignment with your gender identity — procedures can include forehead contouring, brow lift, rhinoplasty, jaw and chin reshaping, cheek augmentation, and hairline advancement, tailored entirely to your anatomy and goals. At Chrysalis, every recommendation comes from a specialist team built exclusively around transgender and non-binary patients, led by Dr. David Sayah, a board-certified ABPS surgeon with 26 years of experience in gender-affirming care — not a generalist fitting you between other cases. Your consultation is designed to give you an honest, precise picture of what's achievable for your specific face, so you leave with clarity, not guesswork.
The cost of facial feminization surgery at Chrysalis varies depending on which procedures are right for your specific anatomy and goals — a forehead recontouring paired with rhinoplasty looks very different from a full FFS plan, and your pricing reflects that individuality. During your consultation with Dr. Sayah, you'll receive a clear, personalized quote with no surprises, along with guidance on insurance coverage and financing options that may apply to your care. We're here to help you understand every number before you make any decisions.
Facial feminization surgery is highly individual — a single procedure like rhinoplasty or brow contouring may take two to three hours, while a comprehensive FFS combining multiple facial procedures can range from six to eight hours or more. Dr. Sayah's team will map out your specific surgical plan during consultation so you know exactly what to expect for your combination of procedures, your face, and your goals — never a generic estimate built for someone else.