More about thyroid cartilage shave.

Surrounding the vocal chords, a patient’s thyroid cartilage is located in a very delicate area and hence choosing the right surgeon is critical for this procedure, as it can limit the amount of thyroid cartilage to be removed. The surgery has become a vital surgical procedure for patients, as a prominent masculine feature, transitioning from male to female. It’s the thyroid cartilage that is reduced for a smooth, clean line down the neck. A permanently hoarse and unnatural sounding pitch of voice could be caused if an inexperienced surgeon who removes cartilage without taking the vocal chords into consideration can severely damage a patient’s voice.
Transgender patients consider this procedure necessary because the cartilage contained in a male’s neck tends to grow and protrude at a noticeably more acute angle to that of a female’s. Among facial feminization surgeries for transgender patients “a thyroid cartilage shave”, also known as a tracheal shave, is one of the most common and sought after surgical procedures. Elements Spa’s board-certified cosmetic plastic, oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Adibfar has perfected his methods and techniques for sculpting and reducing the Adam’s apple.
As a patient you should always investigate into their surgeon’s history and check for his experience in performing the procedure successfully. In the middle of the neck mimicking a natural crease line of the patient Dr. Adibfar will either make a small fine line incision. Also a possible damage to the airways and natural breathing structure can also result due to improve handling of this procedure, and hence be very careful while choosing any plastic surgeon; rather you may trust Dr. Adibfar, for this. The muscles are then separated to expose the cartilage. Then depending on the patient, Dr. Adibfar will use a sharp knife-like instrument, to shave down the cartilage for more information click here  med spas toronto .