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Review
. 2023 Aug;31(3):355-361.
doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2023.03.001. Epub 2023 May 16.

Chondrolaryngoplasty

Katherine Nicole Vandenberg  1 , Michal Jakub Plocienniczak  1 , Jeffrey Howard Spiegel  2
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Review

Chondrolaryngoplasty

Katherine Nicole Vandenberg et al. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2023 Aug.

Abstract

Chondrolaryngoplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces the prominence of the thyroid notch. Although frequently performed on transgender (man to woman) women, anyone wishing to reduce the prominence of their thyroid notch for aesthetic purposes may consider undergoing a chondrolaryngoplasty. Direct visualization of the vocal cords with flexible laryngoscopy and intraoperative needle localization of the anterior commissure directs the extent of resection, helps increase safety, and avoids devastating postoperative voice complications. This procedure can be safely performed in combination with other facial feminization surgeries.

Keywords: Chondrolaryngoplasty; Facial feminization; Feminization laryngoplasty; Neck feminization; Tracheal shave.

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