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Adam's Apple Reduction

Posted On: 04-28-2015
Adam's Apple Reduction

What is Adam’s Apple Reduction?

During Adam’s apple reduction, cartilage is trimmed off the larynx.

Also Known As:

  • Tracheal shave
  • Adam’s apple shaving
  • Adam’s apple surgery
  • Chondrolaryngoplasty
  • Thyroid cartilage reduction
  • Laryngeal surgery

Conditions Treated with Adam’s Apple Reduction:

An Adam’s apple reduction is utilized in order to treat an excessively large Adam’s apple, or in cases of male to female sex reassignment.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Adam’s Apple Reduction:

There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to Adam’s apple reduction.

Anesthesia with Adam’s Apple Reduction:

Adam’s apple reduction is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Adam’s Apple Reduction:

Possible risks following Adam’s apple reduction include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience a temporary change in tone of voice.

Prognosis after Adam’s Apple Reduction:

The prognosis for a positive end result following Adam’s apple reduction is good.

Recovery from Adam’s Apple Reduction:

Recovery after Adam’s apple reduction is about two weeks.

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