What should we do to thicken the voice?
Voice therapy can be tried first for voice Deepening . Voice therapy to be applied by a specialist speech and language therapist who has experience in the subject is especially successful in cases of mutational falsetto. In spite of all the exercises and behavioral arrangements performed under the control of the Voice Therapist, if the person's voice tone does not reach the desired thickness or if the thick voice obtained cannot be sustained, the voice tone imagined as the Voice Deepening Surgery can be achieved.
At what age is voice Deepening surgery performed?
The Deepening of the voice in males is completed at the end of adolescence. Therefore, if there is still a thin voice problem after adolescence, voice Deepening surgery can be performed.
Does the human voice change with surgery?
Yes, it does. Voice change surgeries give us the opportunity to change the pitch of the voice and obtain a more feminine or masculine voice.
Does smoking deepen the voice?
In particular, individuals who smoke 1 pack or more per day have deepening in their voice tones due to the formation of edema in their vocal cords. However, it is not natural to consider smoking as a method of deepening the voice.
I've had voice Deepening surgery before. Can I be again?
Yes, you can.
Is the thick voice that occurs after voice Deepening surgery permanent?
Yes, it is permanent. You can't return to your old subtle voice without a new surgery.
Does voice therapy thicken the voice?
In individuals whose voice tone is thinner than it should be, the voice therapy to be applied by the voice therapist who is an expert in this field can be achieved to reach the desired thickness of the voice tone of the person. Especially mutational falsetto cases are ideal patients for voice therapy. However, as a result of the Voice Deepening Surgery applied in people who cannot achieve the desired level of voice tone Deepening as a result of voice therapy, the desired tone of voice is obtained precisely.
At what age does the voice thicken?
Voice Deepening in individuals usually occurs during adolescence when they are between 13 and 14 years of age. When a person turns 15, the tone of voice is at a certain level.
How long is the surgical incision and does the scar remain?
The operation is performed with an incision of approximately 2 cm made in the front part of the neck and the scar of this incision usually becomes inconspicuous within a few months after surgery.
How does the voice thicken in men?
The process of healthy and normal Deepening of the voice in men is a hormonal condition. One of the effects of the testosterone hormone, which is produced in the testicles of the male body and circulates throughout the body through the blood, is the growth of the larynx. With the growth of the larynx in men, the vocal cords are significantly lengthened and thickened. Vocal cord lengthening and Deepening reduces the basic frequency of the sound and makes the voice thicken.
Is the surgery performed under local anesthesia? Reason? Is it painful?
Voice Deepening surgery is performed under local anesthesia. The purpose of this is to decide the degree of Deepening of the voice by hearing it during surgery. Local anesthetic injections made during surgery prevent pain.
Does the testosterone hormone thicken the voice?
Yes, it thickens.
Is it necessary to rest the voice after voice Deepening surgery? Does the sound thicken immediately?
No, not necessary. The sound immediately thickens.
How long does voice Deepening surgery take?
It takes about 1 hour. You will be discharged on the same day. It does not require you to stay in the hospital.
Is there a problem in eating and drinking after surgery?
No, it won't.
How is Voice Feminization Surgery performed?
Under general anesthesia it takes about 1 hour. It is made through a small incision made in the mouth and in the front of the neck.
Is it necessary to rest the voice after Voice Feminization Surgery?
It is recommended to rest the voice for about 1 week after surgery.
Will my voice thin out immediately?
Although there is a significant Feminization in the sound within a few months, it takes an average of 1 year for the sound to take its final form.
Can I smoke after Voice Feminization Surgery?
Smoking should not be drunk after surgery as it will lead to edema in the vocal cords.
Do you recommend voice therapy after Voice Feminization Surgery?
We highly recommend it. Postoperative voice therapy is extremely useful both in terms of making the healing process healthier and learning the feminine speech features.
Can you also take the Adam's apple during Sound Feminization Surgery?
Yes, we can.
Can I achieve significant Feminization in my voice by using only the hormone estrogen?
No.
Can I have another surgery after voice Feminization?
Except for emergency situations, you should not have another surgery that requires intubation for at least 3 months after voice Feminization surgery.
Can my voice be similar to the voice of someone else I like?
Your voice gets thinner, but it's not possible for it to be the same or identical to someone else's voice.
When does the surgical scar on my neck disappear?
Although it varies from patient to patient, it usually becomes uncertain within months.