Voice thinning surgeries are not ordinary vocal cord surgeries. Therefore, it should be performed by an ENT specialist experienced in voice diseases and surgery. Otherwise, it may cause irreparable problems.
Cricothyroid Approximation is also known as Isshiki Type 4 Thyroplasty. Its basic logic is to increase the tension of the vocal cords with a suture placed between the cartilages to which the vocal cords are attached. It makes the voice thinner and higher-pitched. It can be performed under both general anesthesia and local anesthesia.
Laser-Assisted Voice Adjustment (LAVA) is performed under general anesthesia with the help of a laser. The procedure is based on the logic of reducing the volume of the vocal cords through the mouth. It is often preferred in revision voice thinning surgery.
How is Recovery After Voice Thinning Surgery?
Voice thinning surgery is an operation in which there is almost no need for painkillers and our patients can be discharged on the same day. Complete voice rest is recommended for 1 week after the surgery. Postoperative voice therapy support is essential. It takes 3-5 months for patients to reach the desired voice.
Voice thinning surgeries are not ordinary vocal cord surgeries. Therefore, it should be performed by an ENT specialist experienced in voice diseases and surgery. Otherwise, it may cause irreparable problems.
- Duration of surgery: 2-3 hours
- Type of surgery: Endoscopic
- Anesthesia: General Anesthesia
- Hospitalization: Same day discharge (after 4 hours)
- When to return to work: Day 5
- Full recovery time: 3-6 months
- Duration of persistence: Lifetime
- İşe ne zaman dönülür: Aynı gün
- Tam iyileşme süresi: 7 gün
- Kalıcılık süresi: 3-6 ay