Laryngoplasty or Adam's apple reduction surgery

The aim of this procedure is to reduce the visibility of the thyroid cartilage in the upper part of the neck. However, the extent of the reduction is limited by the level of the vocal cords, which must not be affected by this procedure (it is a purely cosmetic procedure that does not alter the voice in any way). A pre-operative CT scan is used to assess the level of the vocal cords.

It can be easily combined with other procedures such as fronto-orbital plasty or rhinoplasty in order to limit the number of interventions.

Surgical technique:

- under general anesthesia because swallowing makes the larynx mobile and local anesthesia is too uncomfortable

- The skin incision is located as high and offset as possible in the cervicomental angle, making it very discreet.

- the cartilage is reduced to a variable proportion in its upper part 

Post-operative care:

- a 24-hour hospital stay is necessary

- The overlock stitch is removed after one week; there is no post-operative pain.

- Massaging the scar for a month and wearing a silicone dressing are recommended.

Surgical risks:

- hematomas and local superinfection

- Adhesion of the scar to the larynx visible during swallowing

Results of a Laryngoplasty:

pre-operative aspect

Regarding the post-operative aspect, it should be noted that the high position of the scar makes it completely invisible from the front unless the head is raised.

pre-operative aspect

post-operative appearance

pre-operative aspect

post-operative appearance