Combined genioplasty, chondrolaryngoplasty, and glottoplasty: A novel scarless procedure in facial feminization surgery - 18/11/23
Highlights |
• | Facial feminization requires multiple surgical steps and can cause stigmatizing scars for patients. |
• | Combined surgical procedures reduce the number of interventions, length of hospital stays and recovery period. |
• | We propose a combined scarless glottolaryngoplasty procedure using a direct intraoral approach. |
• | Contraction genioplasty osteotomies offer good exposure of the thyroid cartilage after subplatysmal plane dissection. |
• | 15 patients have benefited from our procedure with safe, reproducible and good esthetic results. |
Abstract |
Facial feminization is a long process with multiple surgical steps that is known to improve quality of life in transgender patients. Visible scars are a frequent complaint by this community as it adds to the stigmatization in this population. Combined procedures have been shown to be effective, by reducing the number of hospitalizations and the total length of recovery periods. In this context, we propose a novel scarless procedure combining a chondrolaryngoplasty, a glottoplasty, and a genioplasty using solely a transoral approach. First, we perform a glottoplasty according to the technique described by Wendler et al. and then a contraction genioplasty. Finally, the thyroid cartilage is approached by a subplatysmal dissection, between the mandibular osteotomy fragments. For now, 15 patients have benefited from this procedure in our department. Preliminary results demonstrate that this is an easy and safe procedure with good esthetic results and good patient satisfaction.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Facial feminization, Genioplasty, Chondrolaryngoplasty, Thyroplasty, Gottoplasty
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Vol 124 - N° 6S2
Article 101575- décembre 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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