Chondrolaryngoplasty —Thyroid Cartilage Reduction

Chondrolaryngoplasty, also known as tracheal shave, is a surgical procedure performed for a prominent Adam ’s apple, usually in transfeminine patients with gender dysphoria to this marker of male sex. Although laryngeal anatomy is complex, knowledge of landmarks and techniques discussed in this article results in a safe procedure with rare complications and improvement in quality of life.
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research