Health insurers have long refused to pay for facial feminization surgeries for trans women because insurers have seen the procedure as "cosmetic." UCLA researchers just published the first evidence that shows FFS can better a person's mental health. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

Some — such as CA's Medicaid — do cover FFS, but I'd love to write about someone who wants it but their insurance does not cover it. Holler if that's you. DM's open.

Thank you Meredith Turner for helping us spread the word!

Ladies of the Craniofacial GRC Gordon Research Conferences kathy cheah @drjustinelee Millie Embree

The funnest part of science is when we get to do it with friends! Happy New Year!! Thanks for funding us @NIDCR NIH ! UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA UCLA Health

Thanks so much PRS Global Open , a total honor! @huallisonc UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA #facialfeminizationsurgery

Michelle Yeoh won the best actress for her role in “Everything, Everywhere All at Once.” The victory makes her the first Asian star to win best actress in the 95-year history of the Academy Awards. nyti.ms/3mLf1tN

Thank you Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for publishing our work documenting state health policies on #GenderAffirmingCare Congrats to first author Madeline Chin and team! #transgender #genderaffirming journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/…

#Viewpoint explains the “legal limbo” physicians may find themselves in, straddling state laws banning gender-affirming care and federal nondiscrimination law, both of which remain unclear owing to ongoing legal challenges in the courts. ja.ma/3OpOJsD

Thank you Mytien Nguyen 😊

Thank you JAMA for publishing our work! David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA UCLA UCLA School of Law Williams Institute

New findings published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery suggest that clear and consistent health policies guiding private and public insurance coverage are important for healthcare providers to care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Read more: ucla.in/4248p9l

Thank you UCLA Urology ! Team effort! #uclagenderhealth

.U.S. Army Maj. Rachel Jones found solace after coming out as a transgender female. Her journey from battling depression & suicidal thoughts to embracing authenticity inspires us all. #WhyWeServe army.mil/article/267818…

In this video, Justine Lee, MD, PhD, discusses “#Thermoregulation, Not Just Camouflage: The Unique Vasculature of #Giraffe Patches. A Cadaver Study with Clinical Implications” by Taylor, Dodwell, Gascoigne, et al, which appears in the Sept. 2023 issue of #PRS: bit.ly/VascularGiraff…

I am so excited to announce the UCLA Facial Gender-Affirming Surgery Fellowship!! For all graduating plastic & reconstructive surgery residents, come hang out with us in Los Angeles for an AWESOME year!! Details: acaplasticsurgeons.org/jobs/?jobID=40…

Great #PRSJournal Editorial Board Meeting at #PSTM23! The #1 plastic surgery journal keeps getting better and better! Thank you to our great Ed Board! Kevin C. Chung, MD, MS Dr. Amy Colwell Rod Rohrich, M.D. Justine Lee, MD, PhD Alfredo Hoyos A. Condé Green