TY - JOUR
T1 - Aesthetic Considerations for Neuromodulator Use in Transgender Patients
AU - Rambhia, Pooja H.
AU - Keaney, Terrence
AU - Chang, Yunyoung C.
AU - Chapas, Anne
AU - MacGregor, Jennifer
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
PY - 2024/9/1
Y1 - 2024/9/1
N2 - BACKGROUND The aesthetic dimension of transgender experiences involves various aspects linked to the visual representation and expression of one’s gender identity. Nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, such as neuromodulators, have consequently become a viable treatment option for patients with gender dysphoria because of the ability to yield significant, although temporary, results with minimal associated risks and downtime. OBJECTIVE To comprehensively review literature pertaining to the aesthetic considerations for use of neuromodulators in transgender and nonbinary individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature review of PubMed/MEDLINE for studies was published through January 2024 for nonsurgical facial and body modification using neuromodulators. Searches were conducted with relevant keywords. Peer-reviewed articles and their references published within the past 10 years were given emphasis in the review. RESULTS Based on the limited publications to date, the authors prepared a comprehensive review on indications for neuromodulator treatment in this population, including brow positioning, lower face contouring, lip eversion, trapezius slimming, and leg contouring. CONCLUSION Dermatologists play a crucial role in facilitating the achievement of gender affirmation goals.
AB - BACKGROUND The aesthetic dimension of transgender experiences involves various aspects linked to the visual representation and expression of one’s gender identity. Nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, such as neuromodulators, have consequently become a viable treatment option for patients with gender dysphoria because of the ability to yield significant, although temporary, results with minimal associated risks and downtime. OBJECTIVE To comprehensively review literature pertaining to the aesthetic considerations for use of neuromodulators in transgender and nonbinary individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature review of PubMed/MEDLINE for studies was published through January 2024 for nonsurgical facial and body modification using neuromodulators. Searches were conducted with relevant keywords. Peer-reviewed articles and their references published within the past 10 years were given emphasis in the review. RESULTS Based on the limited publications to date, the authors prepared a comprehensive review on indications for neuromodulator treatment in this population, including brow positioning, lower face contouring, lip eversion, trapezius slimming, and leg contouring. CONCLUSION Dermatologists play a crucial role in facilitating the achievement of gender affirmation goals.
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U2 - 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004325
DO - 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004325
M3 - Review article
C2 - 39196839
AN - SCOPUS:85202792033
SN - 1076-0512
VL - 50
SP - S80-S84
JO - Dermatologic Surgery
JF - Dermatologic Surgery
IS - 9
ER -