Trans Day of Visibility: Voice feminisation expert busts myths about the procedure
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Bel Priestly shared a TikTok video attempting a deep voice after undergoing voice feminisation surgery, impressing viewers and experts alike. Mr. Chadwan Al Yaghchi, a leading figure in voice surgery in the UK, praised Priestly's ability to retain a deep voice—a rarity post-procedure. He discussed his pioneering surgery technique, wendler glottoplasty, which alters vocal cords to raise pitch, asserting it as the most effective method for voice feminisation. Al Yaghchi also shared that voice quality can continue to improve for up to a year after surgery, underlining the long-term aspects of recovery in trans healthcare.
"She's quite talented in terms of voice use," said Mr. Chadwan Al Yaghchi, emphasizing Bel Priestly's unique ability to achieve a deep voice after voice surgery.
Priestly's attempt at a deep voice for the first time post-surgery shocked her and many others, highlighting the surprising outcomes of voice feminisation.
Yaghchi pointed out that the quality of voice can improve for up to a year post-surgery, indicating a significant recovery process for patients.
He considers wendler glottoplasty the 'gold standard' for voice feminisation in the UK, drastically influencing the methods used in transgender voice surgery.
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