Laryngoplasty

Hoarseness from weak or paralyzed vocal cords can be improved temporarily by injecting a collagen material into the vocal cords.  Micro-laryngoscopy with vocal cord injection is a procedure done under very brief anesthesia. The injected material thickens the affected vocal cord, allowing the normal vocal cord touch the other side again and improving the voice. Results are immediate with essentially no recovery or restrictions. The injected material slowly absorbs over several months up to one year, but can be repeated if necessary.

After Surgery

Out of town patients are cleared for travel the next day. Follow-up as necessary based on quality of the voice.

For more information about ENT procedures, contact Northwest ENT Surgery Center and Pediatric and Adult Surgery Center at (770) 282-9149.