Facial Feminization Surgery

Dr. Bastidas and Dr. Reitzen are specialists in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery as well as top surgery. We have created the premier facial feminization surgery clinic in New York. We have experience with over 400 patients to date and our techniques are state of the art.

Nicholas Bastidas MD
Shari Reitzen, MD

Gender affirming surgery is a major milestone in the lives of our transgender patients. To see yourself on the outside the way you feel on the inside is a crucial step in affirmation. Advances in 3D planning and design have particularly enabled surgeons to perform patient specific custom reconstructive surgeries allowing for consistently excellent results.

We have performed some of the most complex facial reconstructive cases involving the facial skeleton and overlying soft tissue. These cases include birth defects, trauma and defects related to cancer. 5 years ago we began doing transformative facial feminization and masculinization surgery. Our passion for excellence and dedication to our patients is evident in our superior surgical outcomes.

Our patients are our number one priority and we encourage open lines of communication. Our patients are given our work cellphone and can easily text or call, even off hours to ask a question or report a potential problem. Our goal is to make the entire process and seamless as possible and give our patients the support they deserve. In addition we offer in person as well as virtual visits to our patients who may be out of state or far away.  We work with all major insurance companies to help you get the care you need.

FFS NYC: A Softer You

Dr. Bastidas MD is affiliated with the Northwell Health system and the Northwell Health Transgender Center. Surgery is performed at the Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC with a dedicated transgender team with knowledge of how to best serve our transgender patients. Our patients unanimously claim that their post-op stays in the hospital was like staying in a fine hotel, complete with a private room and chef designed meals. Being a part of a major academic medical center, we can offer facial feminization and top surgery as in network, insurance covered services. 

Interested in learning more about facial feminization? We wrote the book on it. Click here to read:

Finding Perfection In Your Reflection: The Transgender Patient Guide to Facial Feminization Surgery.

Our textbook outlines all the processes involved in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative healing course after FFS. We offer this guide to facial feminization free to all our future and current patients.

What Our Clients Say

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Dr. Bastidas MD is hands down the most professional and caring surgeon i’ve met! The moment he entered the room on my initial visit he was very informative, listened to what I had to say and confident. On the day of surgeon he talked me through everything, leaving me to feel safe and confident for the outcome. I’m 2 months post op and I’ve never felt better. Any time anybody ask who I went to, I speak highly of him. He will be recommended first!!!
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From the setup of my appointment to the removal of my stitches The services have been excellent. The front desk professional and friendly. The assistants were amazing and patient with all my questions. I've never been rushed, nor uncomfortable with my procedures. When you book an appointment time, you are seen at that time. The Dr. Himself has a beautiful personality, obviously skilled in his profession and a nice looking smile 🙂
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Amazing surgeon. Made the entire process super nice and easy. My face looks awesome and he definitely surpassed my expectations, and I would absolutely recommend him to everyone- I loved the results!
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Caring, skilled, diligent with followup and an incredibly well organized and accessible staff. Made a difficult process easier and his work is top shelf
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