FFMeet the beautiful Nicky de Jong from the Netherlands. At an early age, Nicky discovered that she loved the limelight and in recent years she has been working hard to make her wa...
Are you not satisfied with your nose? Would you prefer it to be a little bit smaller, without a bump or just a little straighter? Perhaps you have already thought about a nose femi...
Can hairline lowering surgery help to feminize my hairline? Hairline lowering (also called a scalp advancement or forehead reduction) is a surgical technique that allows patient...
When choosing to feminize your features, a forehead recontouring or brow bone reduction can help to eliminate masculine characteristics above the brow. Discover the possibilities a...
The special is here! The Dutch KRO-NCRV TV programme 'Hij is een zij: Het Transgenderhotel' special is finally here! Tonight (November 17) at 21h15, the episode featuring our cl...
5 tips to fight gender dysphoria What is gender dysphoria? People with gender dysphoria feel a certain unease because they experience a difference between their gender identi...
Approximately 1 year ago, Jamie Rose Dee had her FFS at 2pass Clinic with Dr. Bart van de Ven. She brings along her mama to join her. We encourage you to bring your spouse, s...
“Thank you Dr Bart Van De Ven and @2passclinic in Antwerp for making me feel so comfortable and at ease throughout the whole process and recovery. I’ll never forget your k...
Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) is a life-changing experience for all trans women. A successful operation will help you pass a lot easier, smoothen your transition and boost your...
Understanding the differences between male and female hairlines is of critical importance in hair transplants or hairline lowering surgery for both women and transwomen as this is...
Not everyone is used to traveling abroad, let alone traveling all by themselves. We get asked a lot of questions regarding safety as well as language barriers. But also, what happe...
It is common to feel emotional, anxious or even depressed the weeks after having gone through Facial Feminization Surgery. Addressing this reality is important for future patients...
One of the biggest concerns trans women express in regards to Facial Feminization Surgery is: ‘It looks painful! Will it hurt?’ It’s normal to worry, it’s major surgery after all....
Very often, we have people approaching us concerned with the effect of the Tracheal Shave on the voice. A tracheal shave is often performed as part of Facial Feminization Surgery....
RTL, Germany’s most popular TV channel, made a report about what it is to be transgender. The TV crew visited Antwerp and filmed at 2pass Clinic where they interviewed Dr. Bart van...
When you think of the word “feminine”, what comes to mind? It’s a difficult question to answer, yet when we see a face, our minds can almost immediately determine whether that face...
Insurance companies are coming under fire for refusing to pay for facial feminization procedures and other services related to transitioning and feminization. In fact, Health Net,...
Feminization of the lips is often performed as part of a facial feminization surgery. The upper lip can be filled with different types of fillers. The 2 options are a temporary...
A cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles and uses computer processing to create cross-sectional images, or slic...
The goal of facial feminization is to reduce the appearance of male characteristics while enhancing or creating a more feminine look. While you can ask your surgeon about his or he...
FFS surgery is considered to be a very complicated type of surgery. What the patient often needs involves rather extreme changes of the face and at the same time it should be done...
While the decision to have facial feminization surgery may not be a difficult one to make, finding the right doctor to perform the various procedures certainly can be. The five que...
Is it better to choose a rhinoplasty specialist for my rhinoplasty or should I leave it to my FFS surgeon? To give you the answer straight: if you can find an FFS surgeon that h...
A question we often get is if botox can be used to reduce the volume of the jaw muscles. Yes, this is possible though it’s not always the best solution. In a study done in Seoel...
There are four ways simulations before a facial feminization surgery could make sense: 1. An impression of how the patient could look after FFS The most obvious reason...
Simply put, the term “facial feminization” refers to a variety of processes and procedures designed to reduce the appearance of perceived male characteristics and make them appear...
Patients often ask me about facial implants made from silicon. I wrote this post to clarify this to all future patients. Silicone Silicone implants are used in the face for c...
You are likely aware that your surgeon will provide you a list of rules and guidelines to stick to after your surgery, but did you know there are pre-op guidelines that will help e...
A Tracheal Shave is a procedure often performed during facial feminization surgery. The following question is frequently asked in respect to a tracheal shave and the voice: Will a...
Dr Bart van de Ven was approached by The Week, best selling magazine of India, for an interview about his experience as a facial feminization surgeon. Read the interview below:...
