What is voice thinning?
It is the process performed to make the voice of those who have a deep voice that is incompatible with age, gender, and physical appearance "more normal" and "more aesthetic".
Who needs voice thinning surgery?
Those with deep voices due to hormonal disorders or hormone treatment, those with structurally deep voices, and transsexuals who have undergone gender change (from male to male). change to a woman) voice thinning surgery is required. Voice thinning surgery can also be performed in case of deepening of the voice observed in some women due to long-term smoking.
How is voice thinning surgery performed?
Different methods can be used to give the desired thinness to the voice. surgeries can be performed. In these surgeries, the tension of the vocal cord can be increased, its length can be shortened or its thickness can be reduced.
1. Surgery to shorten the length of the vocal cord (Wendler glottoplasty): It is performed inside the mouth, under general anesthesia and under microscope magnification. Stitches are placed on the vocal cords to adjust the vocal cord length.
2. Surgery to reduce the thickness of the vocal cord (Laser reduction glottoplasty): It is performed through the mouth, under general anesthesia and under microscope magnification. During the surgery, the vocal cord layers are thinned and virtually tuned by using a laser.
3. Surgery to increase vocal cord tension (Cricothyroid approximation): It is performed under local anesthesia through a small incision in the neck. Thus, the appropriate pitch can be determined by listening to the patient's voice during surgery.
What you need to know after voice thinning surgery?
After voice thinning surgery, strict voice rest is recommended for a while (usually 5-7 days) and the person's heavy physical He/she is asked to stay away from activities. The purpose of voice rest is to speed up healing. Following strict voice rest, there is a two-month period during which the voice must be used in a limited manner. This is especially important in oral interventions. It is expected that the voice will sound thick and rough during this period. The patient should not be demoralized by thinking that the surgery is not effective. For the healing to be completed, the "thin new voice" to be fully established and the person to get used to speaking with the new vocal cords. It requires a period of 6-12 months.
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