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Dr. Amir Dorafshar - Facial Feminization Expert in Chicago

Dr. Amir Dorafshar

Highly Regarded Expert in Facial Feminization Surgery

Dr. Amir Dorafshar, MD is an internationally recognized plastic, reconstructive and craniofacial surgeon who specializes in Facial Feminization Surgery. Dr. Dorafshar has played a pivotal role in the development of craniofacial microsurgery, virtual surgical planning in craniofacial surgery and bone tissue engineering. After several years working at a busy academic gender surgery center, Dr. Dorafshar now has a private practice in Chicago.

Education and Experience

  • MBChB, University of Manchester School of Medicine, United Kingdom
  • General Surgery Residency, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
  • Plastic Surgery Residency, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
  • Craniofacial and Microsurgery Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, Baltimore, MD
  • Part of the team that performed the pioneering full facial transplant, University of Maryland, 2012
  • Co-director of the Facial Transplantation Program, Johns Hopkins University
  • Co-director of the Craniofacial Fellowship Program, Johns Hopkins University
  • Division Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Rush University Medical Center
  • Program Director of the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Rush University Medical Center

At Dr. Dorafshar's private practice, Evolve Your Life, patients are given personalized care in a culturally sensitive and safe environment. Dr. Dorafshar is available for both virtual and in-person consultations for a fee of $100. Before proceeding with surgery, an in-person consultation will be required. During your consultation, Dr. Dorafshar will take the time to go through all the options available to you, and you'll get to see before and after photos of previous cases. Together you'll come up with your customized surgical plan. Facial Feminization can include both surgical and non-surgical procedures. Your custom plan might include one or more of the following:

  • Brow lift
  • Brow reduction or augmentation
  • Hairline advancement
  • Upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
  • Facelift
  • Nasal surgery (rhinoplasty)
  • Jaw and chin reshaping
  • Cheek implants
  • Lip shortening
  • Tracheal Shave (Adam's Apple reduction, chondrolaryngoplasty)
  • Fillers (lipofilling, hyaluronic acid)
  • Skin resurfacing (chemical peel, laser resurfacing)

The wait time for a consultation is two weeks. A surgery date can be scheduled within four to six weeks of your consultation.

"Dr. Dorafshar is an incredible surgeon! He is patient, kind, empathetic, confident, trustworthy and humble. I consider him a master in craniofacial reconstruction plastic surgery." - Patient, Google Reviews

Surgery Requirements
Dr. Dorafshar is a member of WPATH and follows the Standards of Care guidelines for gender-affirming surgery. You will need medical evaluation by your primary doctor or hormone provider, plus a letter of recommendation from a psychologist or other mental health professional.

Insurance Accepted
Dr. Dorafshar accepts insurance from a wide range of insurance companies.

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