Presently this page is limited to audio examples of pitch surgeries. All of the "Before" recordings were made with professional equipment in my office. Many of the "After" recordings were made over the telephone or on the patient's computer and this will affect the audio quality.

0059 Before and after voice recording FemLar & Laser tune up

Patient age
55 years
Patient gender
Male to Female
Prior voice surgery
None
Year of surgery
2009
Follow up
43 months
Dr. Thomas' comments

She initially had a rough voice after her feminization laryngoplasty. She has had two laser touchup procedures, the most recent being 15 months prior to this recording. This has brought her pitch up although she still has a few notes that are diplophonic. The laser procedures have reduced the amount of diplophonia and have made it easier for her to speak. She principally experiences the diplophonia when she gets loud or if she gets tired. She still has some air leak since the vocal cords do not come completely together.

Patient's comments

She says that she is highly satisfied since the second laser procedure and can work around the diphony.