Tracheal shave (commonly referred to as an “Adam’s Apple Reduction”) treatment is offered by the world-renowned board certified plastic surgeons at the Gender Confirmation Center of NYC (New York, NY). Our team of plastic surgeons employs a combination of art, aesthetics, and science to create natural-looking post-procedural results that reflect the patient’s desired final outcome and minimize gender dysphoria. The top notch team at the Gender Confirmation Center of NYC, located in Manhattan, New York, has extensive experience in taking care of transgender youth / adults and rigorously follows the Standards of Care set forth by the World Profession Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). If you would like to schedule a complimentary tracheal shave (Adam’s Apple reduction) consultation, we encourage you to contact us at our Manhattan office.
* The Gender Confirmation Center of NYC offers free in-person and virtual consultations with a board certified plastic surgeon. Most insurance accepted.
Tracheal shaves are regularly performed at our fully accredited private surgical suite at the Gender Confirmation Center of NYC (located in Manhattan, New York). This procedure is outpatient-based and typically performed while the patient is under general anesthesia. Patients often opt to undergo a tracheal shave, among other facial feminization surgeries, to alter the presence of the “male” neck characteristic – an Adam’s Apple. It is important to note that a tracheal shave does NOT augment the patient’s voice (voice surgery is not offered at our Manhattan based practice).
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Gender Confirmation Center of NYC prides itself on offering our patients the highest quality of care and utmost respect. Our fully accredited Manhattan, NY surgery center provides our Gender Confirmation surgery patients with:
- Highly customized treatment with experienced, top rated New York board certified plastic surgeons that specialize in Gender Confirmation surgical treatment.
- We offer free consultations.
- Flexible scheduling: we offer in-person and virtual consultations.
- Access to a substantial network of highly qualified clinicians including physicians and mental health professionals that have extensive experience with Transgender / Non-Binary individuals seeking surgical options for Gender Confirmation.
- A relaxed environment (without the hassle of long hospital wait times and paperwork) in our fully accredited surgical suite located in Manhattan, NY.
- Virtual Consultations for patients anywhere in the world.
- Free Online Insurance Verification.
- Financing options.
The Procedure
A tracheal shave procedure is performed under general anesthesia at our fully accredited private surgical suite in Manhattan, NYC. The plastic surgeon makes a careful incision under the chin / jaw or a skin crease (to ensure minimal visibility). The thyroid cartilage and vocal cords are located through the insertion of a small camera in the incision area. Your board certified plastic surgeon shaves down the excess thyroid cartilage, completely avoiding the vocal cords. Many patients undergo other gender affirming procedures in conjunction with a tracheal shave, such as cheek augmentation, facial contouring, or rhinoplasty.
Recovery
Patients are typically recommended to take 1-2 days for recovery with minimal physical / vocal activity – including singing or speaking loudly. We encourage all patients to take several days to rest their voices and fully recover. Mild discomfort (sore throat, bruising, swelling) is normal during the recovery period.
At Gender Confirmation Center of NYC, our team of best in class board certified plastic surgeons understand how important it is for our patients to feel comfortable and safe in their bodies. We rigorously follow the Standards of Care set forth by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). We are honored to be part of this rewarding process and encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with our team of top rated NYC board certified plastic surgeons to discuss how Gender Confirmation Center of NYC can work with you to achieve the facial look / feel that best aligns with your gender identity. Most insurance is accepted. If you would like to schedule a free tracheal shave consultation with one of our best in class New York board certified plastic surgeons, please feel free to contact us at our Manhattan office:
Gender Confirmation Center of NYC
461 Park Ave S
Floor 7, Suite G
New York, NY 10016
917-451-6244
