What are the risk for tracheal shave surgery to reduce Adams apple?

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I am a female about to do tracheal shave surgery to reduce Adams apple appearance and I was wondering is there any risks that can happens like weakening the area or neck supports? I know this may sound funny but I am just curious what risk can this hold. some doctor are not aware of this surgery in my area and they seem reluctant and not recommending me going after it and I am travelling to do it and I want to know.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for you question.Tracheal shave is usually a safe procedure in the right hands for the right indications.Best wishes,Dr sajjadian

Drew Schnitt, MD · Answer

Hello MaryQA,
Although complications are rare, there are typical complication risks associated to any surgery including the potential injury to the trachea and the surrounding - that includes the vocal cords which can affect the voice. I always make sure my patients are aware of all the risks before surgery.

Bryan Rolfes, MD · Answer

The potential risks are significant (like for most surgeries) and include voice change and airway swelling.  But the practical risks for the average patient is quite small (like for most surgeries) and include a poorly healed scar and the possibility that not as much of the adam's apple is removed as you would like.  If you see an experienced surgeon who performs the procedure while directly observing the vocal cords your chance of dramatic adam's apple reduction without any complications is excellent.  Bryan Rolfes, MD

Ross Blagg, MD · Answer

Hi, 
Risks with tracheal shave are fairly low, but injury to the vocal chords or infection are a possibility. However, finding a surgeon that has performed this before will help lessen that possibility. 
Best wishes,
Dr. Blagg
Austin, TX

Vartan Mardirossian, MD · Answer

Tracheal shad should be always done while observing directly the larynx and the vocal folds while removing the extra cartilage of the voice box. The patients stays in the hospital for observation overnight. The scar is hidden in a crease under the chin so it usually is not a problem

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