Vocal Masculinization Care In Los Angeles, CA

Your Voice, Your Identity

Vocal Masculinization Care at Gender Affirming Care Center

For individuals seeking a deeper, more masculine voice, specialty voice care is a critical aspect of overall health care. This treatment option is important for many transgender men, non-binary individuals, and individuals within the gender-diverse community seeking to align their voice with their true gender identity. Additionally, some cisgender individuals may require this type of vocal care to address gender affirming aspects about their voice. Here at the Gender Affirming Care Center in Los Angeles, we provide individualized treatment plans for Vocal Masculinization Care, including both surgical and non-surgical options, performed by experienced and compassionate providers. Our team specializes in gender-affirming care, delivering transformative results in a safe and welcoming environment. Our voice care providers are trained to handle both preventive care and chronic vocal health management, ensuring that everyone receives a tailored supportive plan that respects their unique health needs.

Directed Vocal Cord Injections of Testosterone Hormone:

While testosterone hormone therapy is a common step in masculinization and naturally deepens the voice for many trans men and individuals within the gender diverse community seeking less feminine voice quality, targeted injections into the vocal cords. This new and critical treatment option has been shown to amplify these effects in cases where voice pitch remains higher than desired. These procedures are performed in the office without the need for anesthesia and often are completed in just a few minutes. While outcomes can vary and repeated injections are needed, long-term success allowing for maintaining the gender affirming pitch can be gained without surgery.

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Vocal Masculinization Surgery Candidates: Gender Diverse Patients

Vocal masculinization surgery is ideal for gender-diverse individuals, including those transitioning from female to male, those who identify as non-binary, as well as many other gender-diverse patients who wish to deepen their voices as an accurate reflection of themselves. Candidates often experience gender dysphoria related to the pitch or resonance of their voice, particularly if hormone therapy or voice training has not achieved their desired vocal depth. Good candidates are generally in good health, have realistic expectations for the outcome, and are prepared to follow the necessary recovery protocols. Contraindications may include active throat infections, unresolved medical issues involving the vocal cords, or severe health conditions that could increase surgical risks. During the consultation, our providers evaluate your medical history, vocal health, and personal goals to determine whether this surgery is right for you.

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Results, Recovery, and Aftercare

Results

• Most patients notice a significant deepening of their voice immediately after the surgery, although the final results continue to refine as swelling subsides over the next several weeks. The outcome is permanent, ensuring a lasting solution to vocal dysphoria.

Recovery

• The recovery process typically spans one to two weeks. During the initial week, complete voice rest is essential to allow the vocal cords to heal properly. Patients are advised to avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and whispering during this time, as these actions can strain the vocal cords. Gradual use of the voice is introduced under the guidance of Dr. Mendelsohn or their established speech language pathologist (SLP).

Aftercare

• Post-operative care includes following all instructions for medications and voice rest. Attending follow-up appointments ensures that healing is progressing as expected and that results are optimized. A supportive environment is recommended during recovery to facilitate healing and adjustment to the newly deepened voice. Long-term success is achieved through adherence to the aftercare plan and voice rehabilitation.