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Voice Feminization Surgery, Explained (with Tallulah Breslin)

Considering voice surgery? This in-depth conversation with speech-language pathologist Tallulah Breslin covers the most common voice feminization surgeries—what they are, how they work, who they’re for, and what risks to weigh before deciding. We walk through: Wendler’s glottoplasty and its modified versions (like VFSRAC) Less common surgeries like FemLar, CTA, and LAVA Why tracheal shaves can impact your voice Complications and long-term outcomes What every trans person should know before opting for pitch-raising surgery Tallulah shares insights from clinical experience working with trans clients across the U.S., plus important advice on pre- and post-op care, selecting a reputable surgeon, and why most people still benefit from voice training—even after surgery. --- 💬 Have you considered voice surgery? What’s been most surprising or confusing in your research? Share your thoughts below—I’d love to hear your experiences and questions. --- Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:41 Intro 01:17 Where do you start researching voice surgery? 02:46 What are modified versions of Wendler’s Glottoplasty? 05:45 Is Botox to cause Vocal Rest common during surgery? 06:51 What are other kinds of Voice Feminization surgeries? 09:21 Let’s talk about risks 15:29 Why are people's accounts so divided on voice surgeries? 16:26 Tracheal Shave vs Voice Surgery? 18:18 Side Effects & Complications of Voice Surgery 20:25 Not speaking, on its own can cause damage 21:50 How do people react after surgery? 23:33 Why should voice surgery be your last surgery? 25:03 Who benefits the most from Voice Feminization Surgery? 27:52 Pitch isn't everything, it is what the surgeries change 28:59 Why might you want to wait to have surgery? 31:34 What extra concerns do singers have with surgery? 32:44 What do you wish people knew before opting for voice feminization surgery? 34:35 Would surgeons suggest you do training first? 35:36 How do you choose a reputable surgeon? 36:32 Any last thoughts? 37:53 Outro --- 🔗 Links & Resources: Tallulah’s Practice: https://harmonicspeech.com Newsletter with trans voice tips: https://go.reneeyoxon.com/yt-newsletter Voice Feminization Playlist: https://go.reneeyoxon.com/yt-fem Mindful Voice Feminization Course: https://go.reneeyoxon.com/yt-mvf --- Find more from Renée: Renée Yoxon is a gender-affirming voice teacher who helps trans people explore and shape their voices without surgery or hormones (unless they want to!). They’ve helped thousands of students worldwide through self-paced courses, private coaching, and educational content. Find them at https://reneeyoxon.com #voicefeminization #transvoice