In your opinion, would it be worth it to get a trach shave for an Adam’s apple that is only visible in very bright lighting or when I lean my head upwards?

ADVICE REQUEST

I was on T for 2 years. I have plenty of money in my savings to get a trach shave that I saved up from working a crap ton of overtime for a year and a half. So money isn’t the issue here. The issue is thinking about if it’s even worth it to get it done (especially considering that about 25% of ppl who get a trach shave experience unpleasant voice changes like hoarseness or permanent voice deepening or instability if the surgeons cuts too close to the vocal chords).

My Adam’s Apple is very small and only visible if I look up and put my head back, or if I’m in SUPER bright lighting, like bright hospital lighting. In normal household lighting, it’s not noticeable. And when I look up and put my head back, I can hide my Adam’s Apple by swallowing before I look up and just holding that position.

Also I know some ppl contour their Adam’s Apple, but for me, that actually makes it look more noticeable bc it draws attention to my neck bc there’s a random dark patch on my neck. I feel like it’s actually less noticeable without makeup/contouring on my neck.

Anyway, if you were me, would you consider it worth it to drop line 4-8 thousand dollars on an Adam’s Apple that is only visible in harsh lighting or when you lean your head back? I know the decision is ultimately up to me, I just am curious what others think!

(By the way, I actually didn’t originally save up all this money for a trach shave. I actually initially saved it up, planning to get vocal feminization surgery. But I had such great results with self-voice training that I no longer really desire voice surgery, so now, I’m deciding what to do with it, if I should get a trach shave, or just keep my savings stashed away.)

Posted Sep 25, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC

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