Why is a tracheal shave done?

Tracheal shave is a cosmetic surgical procedure for transsexuals where the cartilage in the throat is contoured to a flatter level in order to give a feminine look.

How is a tracheal shave done?

• A horizontal incision is made on the upper crease of the neck skin below the chin area.
• The muscles are separated to expose the thyroid cartilage which is reduced by
• carving it with a knife or
• using a bone cutting instrument in case of calcified cartilage

• All bleeding points are checked and stopped and the incision is sutured and bandaged