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.
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.