Transgender Care in Otolaryngology - Facial and Vocal Gender Affirming Surgery

Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 6

Lead Presenter(s)

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Daniel Knott, MD

Professor
University of California, San Francisco Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Mill Valley, California, United States

Mentor(s)

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rahul Seth, MD

Volunteer Associate Professor
UCSF, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

VyVy N. Young, MD

Professor
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States

Surgical discussion topics will address commonly utilized techniques in gender affirming surgery of the face with a focus on facial feminization surgery. Specifically, brow reduction and lift, hair line alteration, frontal table set back, mandibular reduction, and feminizing rhinoplasty, will be described. Voice therapy and surgery techniques to feminize the face and alter the thyroid cartilage will be discussed. Importantly, discussion will center on the role of otolaryngology- head and neck surgeons to provide these services to the transgender community.

A key aspect of the discussion will also focus on transgender health and community, with a focus on the challenging health care disparities that this vulnerable patient population faces.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify facial characteristic of the male and female face and recognize areas of the face that can be altered.
2. Appreciate and understand the surgical techniques used to perform gender affirming surgery of the face and neck.
3. Appreciate and understand the role and indications for voice therapy and voice surgery.