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I have a fairly prominent adams apple and it has become embarrassing. if reduction surgery occurs would it make my voice higher? i am male.

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

No: The surgery would only reduce the prominence of the thyroid cartilage, but would not affect the vocal cords, thus no change in voice would occur.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/15/2015

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A member asked:

I have a fairly prominent adams apple and it has become embarrassing. if reduction surgery occurs would it make my voice higher? i am male.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Culviner answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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