{"id":5376,"date":"2025-08-14T14:06:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T13:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singelberg-kliniek.be\/?p=5376"},"modified":"2025-08-14T14:06:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T13:06:06","slug":"newsletter-tracheal-shave-adams-apple-reduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singelberg-kliniek.be\/en\/newsletter-tracheal-shave-adams-apple-reduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter: Tracheal shave\/ adams apple reduction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Soften Your Neck \u2013 Everything About a Tracheal Shave\"Before<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A smooth, elegant neck can make a big difference to your appearance and confidence. In this edition, we cover everything about the tracheal shave \u2013 a subtle procedure that refines your neck profile without affecting your voice.<\/p>\n

Read on to learn how it works, what to expect, and whether it might be right for you.<\/p>\n

Why Consider a Tracheal Shave?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A prominent Adam\u2019s apple can sometimes be perceived as distracting or masculine. A tracheal shave \u2013 also known as an Adam\u2019s apple reduction \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

This procedure is often part of a feminization journey but can also be performed on its own for anyone seeking a softer neck contour.<\/p>\n

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It is performed under general anesthesia and leaves only a small scar.<\/p>\n

Recovery is generally straightforward: mildswelling or tenderness usually resolves within a few days to weeks.\"Scar<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Incision:<\/strong>\u00a0A small incision is made in a natural skin fold under the chin, making the scar nearly invisible.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cartilage Reduction:<\/strong>\u00a0The surgeon carefully removes a portion of the thyroid cartilage to create a smoother, more refined neck profile.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Closure:<\/strong>\u00a0The 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.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The procedure typically\u00a0takes less than an hour<\/strong>, and recovery is generally smooth. Importantly, the vocal cords are\u00a0not affected<\/strong>, so the voice remains unchanged.<\/p>\n

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    In this video, Dr. Oelbrandt explains the techniques involved in the tracheal shave:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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