What Facialteam does

Facialteam is a privately-held, physician-founded surgical practice specializing exclusively in facial feminization surgery (FFS) for transgender women, operated since 2008 from its headquarters in Marbella, Spain, with a second clinic location opened in Barcelona in 2023. The legal entity is SICAP HEALTHCARE, S.L.P., a Spanish professional limited company co-founded and co-directed by Dr. Daniel Simon and Dr. Luis Capitán. Facialteam offers a comprehensive FFS portfolio — forehead feminization (FOREContour®), hairline, nose (REVONose®), lip, jaw (JAWContour®), chin, and tracheal shave (TContour®) — plus complementary aesthetic procedures, revision surgery for prior FFS patients, psychological support, and dedicated post-operative recovery through its Naghoi healing sanctuary in Marbella.

The practice's clinical differentiation rests on four registered, proprietary surgical techniques developed in-house over 15+ years, combined with the use of piezosurgery (ultrasonic bone-cutting) for select procedures. Patient acquisition is driven by a multi-channel, sales-led go-to-market: free international orientation events across major European cities (Zurich, Stockholm, Munich, Dublin, London), in-person and virtual consultations (€60 each), Virtual FFS (VFFS) photographic outcome simulations delivered in partnership with VirtualFFS.co.uk, an extensive educational blog, before/after galleries, social media presence, and an annual Gender-Affirming Health Forum. Revenue is generated on a one-time fee-for-service basis, with pricing personalized per procedure combination and not publicly disclosed.

Since its first procedure in 2008, Facialteam has performed more than 6,500 procedures (some sources cite 9,000+) on over 2,000 patients (some sources cite 2,500+) drawn globally from countries including Brazil, the UK, Norway, Germany, Australia, Sweden, and Argentina. The company currently schedules new patients 4–6 months in advance, employs 60 professionals at the Marbella clinic alone, and operates without disclosed outside funding under founder/physician control. Adjacent entities include the wholly-owned Naghoi recovery subsidiary and the Facialteam Foundation, a non-profit launched in 2026 supporting trans and nonbinary community initiatives.

Name

Facialteam

Legal name

SICAP HEALTHCARE, S.L.P.

Website

https://facialteam.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Facialteam is a privately-held Spanish surgical practice specializing exclusively in facial feminization surgery (FFS) for transgender women, operating from Marbella and Barcelona with proprietary techniques, an integrated recovery sanctuary, and a global patient base since 2008.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gender-affirming facial surgery

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ENT) (HLAKAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oral & Maxillofacial Cosmetic/Aesthetic Surgery (HLABAEAJ), Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group Practices (HLABAKAE)

Keywords

• Facial feminization surgery
• Gender-affirming surgery
• Craniofacial surgical procedures
• Transgender healthcare services
• Cosmetic surgery clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Marbella

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Facial Feminization Surgery Procedures: Core revenue from surgical procedures including forehead feminization, nose feminization, jaw and chin feminization, hairline feminization, tracheal shave, and lip feminization. Each procedure is personalized based on patient goals and facial structure.
2. Complementary Aesthetic Procedures: Additional revenue from complementary procedures such as blepharoplasty, otoplasty, neck liposuction, bichectomy, and facial lipo feminization to enhance feminine appearance.
3. Consultation Fees: Fee-based consultations including in-person and virtual options. Some orientation events are offered free of charge.
4. Post-operative Care Services: Integrated aftercare services including psychological support, lymphatic drainage, acupuncture, and recovery accommodation at Naghoi healing sanctuary.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Facialteam is a specialized surgical center that performs facial feminization surgery (FFS) for transgender women, offering personalized procedures to feminize the forehead, hairline, nose, lips, jaw, chin, and trachea. The company complements its core surgical services with aesthetic procedures (blepharoplasty, otoplasty, neck liposuction, bichectomy, facial lipo feminization), Virtual FFS photographic simulations, psychological support, and dedicated recovery accommodation at the Naghoi healing sanctuary. All care is delivered through dedicated FFS surgeons using proprietary techniques from clinics in Marbella and Barcelona, Spain.

Product overview

Facialteam is a specialized facial feminization surgery (FFS) practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of gender-affirming surgical procedures. The core offerings include forehead feminization (FOREContour®), hairline feminization, nose feminization (REVONose®), lip feminization, jaw feminization (JAWContour®), chin feminization, and tracheal shave (TContour®), all performed by specialized FFS surgeons. Complementary aesthetic procedures such as blepharoplasty, otoplasty, neck liposuction, bichectomy, and facial lipo feminization are also available to enhance results. The practice also provides Virtual FFS (VFFS) simulation services, psychological support, and operates Naghoi, a dedicated recovery sanctuary. The multidisciplinary approach extends to research, education, and the Facialteam Foundation for community support. Services are delivered at facilities in Marbella (HC Marbella International Hospital) and Barcelona (IM Clinic), Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Naghoi: A healing sanctuary and recovery center for trans and gender-diverse people, offering integrated care before, during, and beyond surgery with multidisciplinary medical and psychological support.
• Facialteam Foundation

Products and services

• Forehead Feminization (FOREContour®) Surgical procedure to feminize the forehead using the proprietary FOREContour® technique, reducing brow bone prominence and creating feminine forehead contours. Performed for transgender women seeking facial feminization.
• Hairline Feminization Surgical procedure to lower and shape the hairline to a more feminine position, often combined with hair transplantation. Targets transgender women seeking overall facial harmony.
• Nose Feminization (REVONose®) Rhinoplasty procedure using the REVONose® technique specifically designed for feminizing the nose to achieve harmonious facial proportions. Targets transgender women.
• Lip Feminization Surgical procedure to enhance lip appearance for a more feminine look, including lip lift techniques. Targets transgender women seeking facial feminization.
• Jaw Feminization (JAWContour®) Surgical procedure using the proprietary JAWContour® technique to reduce jaw width and angularity for a more feminine jawline. Performed for transgender women.
• Chin Feminization Surgical procedure to reshape and resize the chin to achieve more feminine proportions, often combined with jaw contouring. Targets transgender women.
• Tracheal Shave (TContour®) Adam's apple reduction procedure using the TContour® technique to minimize the prominence of the thyroid cartilage. Targets transgender women.
• Virtual FFS (VFFS) High-definition 2D photographic simulation service that provides visual approximations of potential surgical outcomes, created manually by skilled digital artists using clinical photographs and advanced digital image editing software. Targets prospective FFS patients.
• Redoing FFS (Revision Surgery) Secondary or revision facial feminization surgery for patients seeking correction or improvement from previous FFS procedures performed elsewhere.
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Eyelid surgery to enhance eye appearance as part of overall facial feminization. Targets transgender women seeking complementary aesthetic enhancements.
• Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) Ear reshaping surgery to feminize ear appearance and position. Targets transgender women seeking complementary aesthetic enhancements.
• Neck Liposuction Liposuction procedure to remove excess fat from the neck area for a more defined feminine neck contour. Targets transgender women seeking complementary aesthetic enhancements.
• Bichectomy (Buccal Fat Pad Removal) Removal of buccal fat pads to slim the cheeks and create a more defined facial structure. Targets transgender women seeking complementary aesthetic enhancements.
• Facial Lipo Feminization (FLF) Fat grafting procedure to redistribute facial fat for enhanced feminine contours. Targets transgender women seeking complementary aesthetic enhancements.
• Naghoi Recovery Sanctuary Dedicated healing sanctuary offering integrated pre- and post-operative care with services including lymphatic drainage massages, gender-specialized psychology sessions, and private recovery accommodations. Targets FFS patients recovering from surgery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6500+ procedures performed on 2000+ patients since 2008
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• HC Marbella International HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary surgical facility where Facialteam performs all procedures. Located in Nueva Andalucía, Marbella, Costa del Sol, Spain. The hospital provides latest technology, laboratory analysis, radiology, 3D diagnostic imaging, intensive care, and tranquil recovery environment among gardens.
• IM Clinic (Barcelona)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner clinic in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona where Facialteam offers consultations and surgeries, providing an alternative location option for patients in the Barcelona area.
• NaghoicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated healing sanctuary developed by Facialteam for recovery and aftercare. Naghoi provides integrated care before, during, and beyond surgery with multidisciplinary team including medical and psychological experts, designed to support the complete healing journey of trans patients.
• Alexandra Hamer (VirtualFFS.co.uk)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration since 2011 with gender analyst Alexandra Hamer, founder of VirtualFFS.co.uk, who coined the Virtual FFS term. Generated thousands of simulations helping patients understand obtainable FFS results.
• Facialteam FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewly launched foundation embodying Facialteam's commitment to gender diverse community. Supports grassroots initiatives from trans and nonbinary community through crowdfunding and public subsidies, with focus on education, gender equality, and respect.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crane Center for Transgender Surgery: Texas-based center offering FFS among a broader transgender surgery portfolio. Competes for US-domiciled FFS patients who might otherwise travel to Facialteam's Spain clinics.
• Toby Meltzer, MD: Scottsdale, Arizona-based surgeon recognized as one of the FFS pioneers in the US. Competes directly with Facialteam for international and US FFS patients, particularly those seeking surgeons with deep individual reputation.
• Deschamps-Braly Clinic: San Francisco-based craniofacial and FFS practice led by Dr. Deschamps-Braly. Competes with Facialteam for North American patients seeking high-end facial feminization with similar emphasis on craniofacial bone contouring and bespoke surgical planning.
• Align Surgical Associates: San Francisco FFS practice led by Dr. Satterwhite, with strong emphasis on facial feminization techniques and a similar premium, international patient base to Facialteam.
• Gender Confirmation Center: San Francisco-based practice led by Dr. Scott Mosser, offering facial feminization alongside top and bottom surgery. Overlaps directly with Facialteam on FFS procedures and shares the same global, medical-tourism-driven patient acquisition model.
• Two Faces One: Spain-based (with US presence) FFS clinic operating in the same facial feminization specialty as Facialteam. Notably, Facialteam's co-founders previously practiced at Two Faces One, making it the closest direct competitor in technique lineage and patient demographic.

Regional players

• Vectis Clinic: Belgium-based FFS-focused practice operating in the European market. Competes with Facialteam for European patients who prefer shorter travel distances and similar surgical scope, making it a regional rather than global peer.

Others

• Facialteam Foundation: Non-profit foundation affiliated with Facialteam that supports trans and nonbinary community initiatives. Ecosystem-aligned entity rather than a competitor, but reinforces Facialteam's brand reputation within the community it serves.
• HC Marbella International Hospital: Facialteam's primary surgical facility partner in Spain. While not a competitor, the hospital is a structural enabler providing OR capacity, ICU, and diagnostic services that underwrite Facialteam's operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/facialteam
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Facialteam
• Facebookfacebook.com/facialteam.eu
• Instagraminstagram.com/facialteam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thefacialteamgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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