▪ ABSTRACT
A transsexual woman is one assigned male at birth, but whose gender identity is
female. This incompatibility can have negative impacts on socialization and
trigger feelings of restlessness, anguish, and frustration. Given this, it is
essential, not only for socialization purposes but also for self-acceptance, to
adapt physical characteristics to the gender one wishes to express. The
population of trans women must have access to pertinent information regarding
methods and techniques that can not only minimize complaints and bring desires
closer but can also guarantee safety and physical well-being. However, there is
a gap in the literature regarding informative materials aimed at the lay trans
population about facial feminization surgery. To externalize the exposed
panorama, a systematic review of the literature was carried out in the MEDLINE,
Cochrane Library, IBECS, LILACS, and SciELO databases. Although facial
feminization surgery is a recurring topic, there was a lack of articles that
addressed patient education on the topic. Facial feminization surgery is a broad
term that covers several surgeries and procedures and the creation of
informative material for the lay public is necessary. The development of
educational technologies can help provide information regarding the benefits and
risks of available modalities, as well as clarify doubts and help patients make
decisions about the best treatment. In this sense, the contribution of written
educational technologies in the context of promoting behavioral changes,
prevention, and health becomes relevant.
Keywords: Education - Gender dysphoria - Transgender persons - Plastic surgery procedures -
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