• Facial Feminization Surgery
• FFS History
• FFS Male and Female Faces
• FFS Procedures
• FFS Trachea Shave
• FFS Jaw Shave
• FFS Chin Shaving and Implants
• FFS Brow Lifts
• FFS Forehead Bossing Surgery
• FFS Scalp Advancement
• FFS Nose, Lips, Eyebrows and Cheeks
• FFS Tips to Enhance its Effects
• FFS Considerations and Questions to Ask
• FFS Potential Risks
• FFS Glossary of Relevant Terms

Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) and the
Trachea Shave

A prominent trachea or Adam’s apple can be embarrassing for a woman. A trachea shave can be an effective, satisfying and long-lasting solution to this problem. A trachea shave is a delicate process especially for those who have hard cartilage due to the aging process.

Trachea Shave Procedure
· A trachea shave can be out patient surgery
· Sedation may be given
· A mini-incision is placed on upper the crease of neck skin below the chin for a
  better chance to hide a scar
· Thyroid cartilage is exposed and reduced, usually by shaving the most
  prominent
  area and the rim of its upper border
· All bleeding points are carefully checked and stopped
· An experienced surgeon will use special equipment to make certain that the   voice will not change from this procedure.
· A small amount of steroid may be placed in the wound to keep the scarring to a
  minimum
· It takes about 3/4 hour to complete the surgery

Trachea Shave Recovery
· During the first 24-48 hours swelling may occur
· Mild voice weakness may occur in the first few days after surgery, but should not   be long-term
· Ice pack applied to the treated area for a couple of day is always recommended

Possible Trachea Shave Complication
· The voice may change
· Thick scars may occur
· If the trachea is cut too deep the vocal cords may be cut, and will most likely   permanently change the voice