Newsletter: Tracheal shave/ adams apple reduction
Soften Your Neck – Everything About a Tracheal Shave
A smooth, elegant neck can make a big difference to your appearance and confidence. In this edition, we cover everything about the tracheal shave – a subtle procedure that refines your neck profile without affecting your voice.
Read on to learn how it works, what to expect, and whether it might be right for you.
Why Consider a Tracheal Shave?
A prominent Adam’s apple can sometimes be perceived as distracting or masculine. A tracheal shave – also known as an Adam’s apple reduction – is a subtle procedure in which the cartilage at the front of the windpipe is reduced. This creates a smoother, more refined neck profile without affecting your voice.
This procedure is often part of a feminization journey but can also be performed on its own for anyone seeking a softer neck contour.
How the Procedure Is Performed
It is performed under general anesthesia and leaves only a small scar.
Recovery is generally straightforward: mildswelling or tenderness usually resolves within a few days to weeks.
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Incision: A small incision is made in a natural skin fold under the chin, making the scar nearly invisible.
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Cartilage Reduction: The surgeon carefully removes a portion of the thyroid cartilage to create a smoother, more refined neck profile.
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Closure: The incision is closed with fine sutures, and a small dressing is applied and a small drain is placed to prevent fluid buildup and support healing.
The procedure typically takes less than an hour, and recovery is generally smooth. Importantly, the vocal cords are not affected, so the voice remains unchanged.
In this video, Dr. Oelbrandt explains the techniques involved in the tracheal shave: