Removing Adam's Adam

Thyreoplasty may be necessary for people who have an Adam's apple reaching a large size, as well as in cases where a man is transsexual. After a complex process, the result is immediately apparent. The Adam's apple protrudes, and the scar that remained after the operation is almost invisible. Since it coincides with the folds on the neck. After removing the Adam 's apple, the voice changes . The timbre of the voice becomes feminine and soft. This is done with the help of endoscopic surgery, which thins and shortens the vocal cords. Removing an Adam's apple is a complex process that requires special attention. Therefore, it is important to apply only to specialized ENT clinics, which are equipped with special equipment that helps to make correct and accurate diagnosis.

How is the Adam's apple removed?

Reducing the Adam's apple, as well as the complete removal of Adam's apple solves the problem of many people. When an Adam's apple is cut, that is, the front part of the thyroid cartilage, the throat becomes feminine. Before you start the operation, you need to take an X-ray of the thyroid cartilage and vocal cords, as well as pass clinical tests, and get an ENT doctor consultation. This is done to measure the exact distance from the top of the Adam's apple to the vocal cords. Thanks to this, you can remove the Adam's apple tissues to the maximum, without damaging the vocal cords. Surgery to remove the Adam's apple is done under general anesthesia. A cut is made within 2-4 centimeters on the site of the middle third of the thyroid cartilage, along the skin fold. Then the thyroid cartilage is exposed to the perichondrium. This must be done so as not to damage the interior. The outer edge of the Adam's apple is removed to its maximum within the required limits. The muscles of the larynx, which are located outside, are gently sewn over the surface where the operation was performed. After that, a cosmetic suture is made and an aseptic dressing is applied.

Rehabilitation period after removal of Adam's apple

There are painful sensations in the area where surgical interventions were performed, during the first days after the operation. Also, the patient has hoarseness and weakness of voice. All this will pass by itself, in the process of healing. The doctor performs a daily dressing change. This helps to heal the postoperative wound as soon as possible. After the swelling of the Adam's apple has decreased , it is necessary to remove the stitches. Usually this happens on the eighth or tenth day after the operation.

Contraindications to an operation to remove an Adam's apple

This kind of surgery can not be done by everyone. There are certain contraindications. If a patient has inflammatory, as well as chronic diseases associated with the larynx, then such an operation is strictly prohibited. Contraindications to the operation can also serve as factors such as narrowing the laryngeal lumen. If there are any diseases associated with the cardiovascular system, mental disorders, then it is also a complete failure to remove the Adam's apple. A rather complicated operation, which requires increased attention, should take place under the close attention of ENT doctors. In order to qualitatively and correctly carry out this surgical intervention, it is necessary to apply only to specialized clinics that have modern equipment. This includes laser and radio wave technology, optical microscopes and much more. Professional doctors, as well as the right choice of anesthesia - this is all a pledge of literate and correct removal of the Adam's apple .