Vocal Cord Toxin Injection
Treatment Details
- Procedure Duration: 10 minutes
- Procedure Method: In an outpatient setting with EMG or endoscope assistance
- Anesthesia: Local Anesthesia
- Hospital Stay: Same-day discharge (15 minutes after the procedure)
- Return to Work: Same day
- Full Recovery Period: 7 days
- Duration of Effect: 3-6 months
What is Vocal Cord Toxin Injection?
Vocal cords are a pair of muscles located in our throat. Problems with the function of these muscles can lead to hoarseness. Its primary effect is to reduce tension in the vocal cords.
Who is a Candidate for Vocal Cord Toxin Injection?
Vocal cord disorders treated with filler injection include:
-Spasmodic dysphonia (Vocal cord spasm)
-Vocal cord tremor
-Vocal cord tension (Muscle tension dysphonia)
-Sensation of irritation in the throat
-Persistent chronic cough
-Sensation of something stuck when swallowing (Globus)
-Vocal cord granuloma
-Bilateral vocal cord paralysis
How is Vocal Cord Toxin Injection Performed?
Vocal cord toxin injection can be performed in two ways: endoscopically under general anesthesia or with local anesthesia in an outpatient setting. It is most commonly performed under local anesthesia worldwide. I also prefer to perform it in an outpatient setting for almost all my patients. When applied in the outpatient clinic, vocal cord toxin injection is a procedure that takes minutes. Patients return home on the same day and are generally not expected to experience severe pain after the procedure.
The vocal cord toxin injection procedure begins to show its effect within a few days and lasts for 3-6 months. While some of the conditions listed above require repeated procedures, a single application may be sufficient for others.
When performed for the correct vocal disorder and at the appropriate dose, vocal cord toxin injection can be the ideal treatment for your hoarseness. If you suffer from any of the aforementioned conditions, please consult an ENT specialist experienced in vocal disorders as soon as possible.
