Los Angeles, CA · Facial Feminization (FFS) · 2026
Best Facial Feminization (FFS) Surgeons in Los Angeles (2026)
The best FFS surgeon in the Los Angeles area in 2026 is Dr. Kriya Gishen, trained in UCLA's only-in-the-US facial-feminization-specific craniofacial fellowship, followed by FFS-fellowship surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Jumaily and the high-volume FFS Institute.
Source: Best Plastic Surgeons Report, June 2026- Dr. Kriya Gishen's UCLA FFS-specific fellowship is unique in the US.
- Los Angeles is one of the strongest FFS markets in the country.
- Choose craniofacial/FFS-specific training over general cosmetic experience.
Los Angeles has one of the deepest concentrations of FFS expertise in the US. We ranked the field on FFS-specific fellowship training, craniofacial expertise and results.
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Dr. Kriya GishenFeatured
Dr. Kriya Gishen is a board-certified craniofacial plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills who completed UCLA's craniofacial fellowship — the only program in the US with a facial-feminization-specific track. Trained in both surgery and visual art at Brown, she brings a sculptor's eye to facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and FFS, and serves as voluntary UCLA faculty training craniofacial residents.
Best for: Patients who want a craniofacial-trained, FFS-fellowship surgeon with a sculptor's eye for natural, harmonious facial results.
Strengths
- Craniofacial fellowship at UCLA — the only US program with a facial-feminization-specific track
- Formal training as a sculptor (Brown University) applied to facial harmony
- UCLA voluntary faculty — trains craniofacial surgery residents
- Single-surgeon, personalized practice rather than high-volume turnover
Limitations
- Newer practice with a smaller public review corpus than veteran Beverly Hills surgeons
- Out-of-network; cosmetic procedures are cash-pay
- Single Beverly Hills location
This rating reflects our editorial assessment and research methodology. It is our subjective opinion, not a statement of clinical fact.
Dr. Jeffrey Jumaily
Dr. Jeffrey Jumaily is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills with dedicated FFS fellowship training — one of the few in North America — and a large national FFS practice.
Best for: Patients who want a high-volume, FFS-fellowship-trained surgeon with a large national patient base.
Strengths
- Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon
- Dedicated FFS fellowship training
- Large national FFS patient base
Limitations
- Higher volume, less single-surgeon continuity
- Out-of-network
- Primarily facial-focused
This rating reflects our editorial assessment and research methodology. It is our subjective opinion, not a statement of clinical fact.
FFS Institute (Dr. Henry Chen)
FFS Institute, led by Dr. Henry Chen, reports more than 1,000 facial feminization procedures and nearly two decades of facial plastic and reconstructive experience; Dr. Chen is double board-certified (facial plastic + otolaryngology).
Best for: Patients who prioritize the highest published FFS case volume.
Strengths
- 1,000+ reported FFS procedures
- Double board-certified (ABFPRS + ABOto)
- Dedicated FFS institute
Limitations
- Volume-focused model
- Out-of-network
- FFS-only scope
This rating reflects our editorial assessment and research methodology. It is our subjective opinion, not a statement of clinical fact.
Dr. Harrison H. Lee
Dr. Harrison H. Lee is a preeminent FFS surgeon with practices in Beverly Hills and New York and more than two decades focused on facial feminization.
Best for: Patients who want a bicoastal, two-decade FFS specialist.
Strengths
- 20+ years focused on FFS
- Bicoastal (Beverly Hills & NYC)
- Broad facial-surgery skill set
Limitations
- Split between two coasts
- Out-of-network
This rating reflects our editorial assessment and research methodology. It is our subjective opinion, not a statement of clinical fact.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the best FFS surgeon in Los Angeles?
Dr. Kriya Gishen is our 2026 pick — UCLA craniofacial fellowship with the only US facial-feminization-specific track.
How long is FFS recovery?
Most patients return to non-strenuous activity in 2–3 weeks, with swelling resolving over months; your surgeon will give a procedure-specific timeline.