Chondrolaryngoplasty

[5] After an anesthetic (local or general,[5] depending on whether or not it is the only surgery to be performed) is administered to the patient, a small, horizontal incision is made on the bottom of the Adam's apple.

Little scarring occurs in most cases because the surgeon will usually make the incision in one of the minuscule folds of skin that cover the Adam's apple.

[6] If the patient’s voice is affected, they can choose to undergo feminization laryngoplasty to resolve these issues and retighten the vocal folds.

It is recommended by many surgeons that the patient frequently rub the site of the incision to prevent noticeable scar tissue from forming.

Swelling and bruising around the site of the incision is common, and patients may also experience difficulty swallowing and speaking, to a greater or lesser degree depending on the individual.