Does a Tracheal Shave Harm Your Voice? Vocal Coach Q&A

🌟 Welcome to another Q&A episode! 🌟

Today, we’re tackling a crucial question: How does a tracheal shave during Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) impact your voice? If you’re recovering from surgery and wondering when it’s safe to start voice training—or why your voice still feels weak—this video is for you.

🎤 Topics Covered:
What is a tracheal shave, and how does it affect your vocal cords?
Expert insights from Dr. Brandon Baird on potential risks to the voice.
Steps to take if your voice feels weak or crackly months after surgery.
How voice therapy and semi-occluded vocal tract exercises can help in recovery.

0:00 Intro
0:22 Question
1:35 What is a tracheal shave?
3:17 What are the risks of a tracheal shave?
4:34 What to do next

🔗 If you’ve experienced voice changes after a tracheal shave, let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your story!

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