I am a 28 yo woman and hate my prominent Adams Apple. I am trying to locate a surgeon in Chicago or near that does it on women.

Everyone is born with a thyroid cartilage, the underlying structure that causes the appearance of an adam's apple.  Testosterone tends to make that cartilage more prominent leading to a more obvious adam's apple in men and some transgender women.  Many women with thin necks will also have a very visible thyroid cartilage, you will be able to see the structure in many female models.  The procedure to reduce this appearance is the same in everyone, no matter your assigned gender.  You will want to see a surgeon with significant experience, and so they will certainly be performing this surgery on transgender women as well as cisgender women (like you).  Dr. Loren Schechter is well know in the field and is certainly the most experienced at this in the Chicago area.  There are several others in the country that you can locate with a little research.  Good luck. Bryan Rolfes, MD

Hi,Don't be too embarrassed! Tracheal shave will help create a more feminine neck. While women typically don't require it and it is more common in the transgender population, it can still be performed in a similar manner for a female. Just be sure to find a surgeon experienced in that procedure. One place to look in regards to a surgeon in your area is on transgender message boards. There is a fairly well-connected community online that can often help direct your search to a doctor in your area. All the best in your journey,Dr. BlaggAustin, TX

Thanks
for your interesting question. The surgery to reduce a prominent Adam's apple
is going to be essentially the same on a woman as a man, and it is always a
good idea to choose a surgeon who is experienced. I would not hesitate to
choose a surgeon who does the procedure for transsexuals. The cost varies
widely depending on your region and surgeon of choice. Best wishes.

Although it is less likely to be needed in women, I definitely get quite a few female patients who request a tracheal shave. The main thing when looking for a surgeon is to ensure they use a technique that spares the vocal cords since they can be damaged. I use a camera to look directly at the vocal cords during the procedure. I don't know of anyone specifically in Chicago who uses this technique, but it is worth traveling to go to an experienced surgeon. Many surgeons now have video consults which would allow you to only travel for the procedure itself. 
Best of luck to you,
Sarah Saxon, MD

Thank you for your question. The American association of plastic surgery website is a useful resource with a listing of many plastic surgeons in your area. That would be the best directory to look for the right surgeon. Best wishes Theodore T. Nyame MD