Radiance Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine offers FFS Procedures to individuals living throughout the Atlanta area, including residents of Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Suwanee, Marietta, and Brookhaven, GA. We have also treated many patients from other states outside of Georgia.
Tracheal Shave / Chondrolaryngoplasty
Tracheal Shave and FFS
The thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple) is typically more prominent in a man than a woman. A Tracheal Shave or Chondrolaryngoplasty procedure can reduce this prominence and feminize the neck for a MTF trans woman. This procedure when done along with other facial feminization surgery procedures can help a trans woman “pass” on first impression for female gender affirmation.
Tracheal Shave Procedure
- Tracheal Shave can be perform under IV sedation anesthesia or under general anesthesia in combination with other FFS procedures
- A small access incision is placed along a skin crease high on the neck below the chin
- Thyroid cartilage is reduced by shaving the upper outer border where it is most prominent
- Surrounding muscles and overlying skin edges are stitched back together
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Tracheal Shave Recovery
- Mild swelling for 2-3 days
- Temporary mild voice weakness may occur in the first few days
- Compression dressing or tape may be applied for first 3 day.
Risks & Complications
- Voice change may occur, which is usually temporary and should resolve by itself with time
- Thick visible scarring which can be minimized by careful placement and closure of the incision and use of silicone scar therapy
- Possible permanent voice change resulting from injuring to the vocal cords
Understanding that each patient has unique requirements and desires, Dr. Huynh uses his top-tier skills and services to help improve the lives of people from in and around Atlanta and Sandy Springs.
Besides performing popular facial procedures such as facelifts and rhinoplasty , Dr. Huynh specializes in performing Asian cosmetic surgery. If you are looking for self-improvement in the form of facial plastic surgery, Asian cosmetic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, or skin rejuvenation, then Dr. Huynh and his professional team will accommodate your needs. Please call us today to schedule your initial consultation!
Dr. C. Carson Huynh is one of only a handful of surgeons in the country who holds dual-doctorate degrees in the practices of maxillofacial and facial plastic surgery.