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Dr. Gabriel Del Corral
Facial Feminization Surgery in Baltimore and Washington D.C.
Dr. Gabriel Del Corral, MD, FACS is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the MedStar Center for Gender Affirmation in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Del Corral is fellowship trained in microsurgery and has expertise in reconstructive, maxillofacial and cosmetic surgery. He specializes in gender-affirming procedures, including Facial Feminization Surgery.
Dr. Del Corral is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) and the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH).
Facial Feminization Surgery is a group of procedures done to soften male facial features and provide a more classically feminine look to the face and neck. The selection of FFS procedures is customized for each patient based on your facial features and aesthetic goals. Some of the more popular FFS procedures offered by Dr. Del Corral include:
- Hairline Correction
- Forehead Recontouring
- Brow Lift
- Rhinoplasty
- Cheek Implants
- Lip Lift
- Chin Recontouring
- Jaw Recontouring
- Tracheal Shave (Thyroid Cartilage Reduction)
Dr. Del Corral operates at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C. and at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
Surgery Requirements
Dr. Del Corral follows WPATH guidelines for surgery. In order to schedule you for a consult with Dr. Del Corral, we would need the following documents to be sent to the office for review:
- One to two letters of support from qualified mental health professionals. The number needed is dependent on your insurance plan and the surgery you wish to have. Please contact your insurance company to verify what they require to authorize your desired procedure.
- A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones for genital procedures, unless clinically contraindicated.
- A referral from your primary care, if required by your insurance.
- A copy of your last office visit note from your primary care provider or endocrinologist, that includes a physical exam.
Dr. Del Corral will operate on minors with parental consent.
Financing & Insurance
Dr. Del Corral accepts most private and commercial insurances, and also accepts Maryland and DC Medicaid. Unfortunately, Facial Feminization is usually regarded as cosmetic and isn't covered by insurance. They key to getting FFS covered by your insurance is to prove that it is medically necessary for you.
Booking a Consultation
Dr. Del Corral is available for in-person and virtual consultations. To book a consult, contact Dr. Del Corral's office. Dr. Del Corral habla espaƱol.
Current wait list: 2-3 months.
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