Procedures

01

Vocal Hygiene

Practical, everyday advice to protect your voice and reduce the risk of vocal cord problems developing.

• Staying well hydrated throughout the day
• Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol
• Managing reflux where relevant
• Avoiding shouting, screaming or prolonged throat clearing

02

Thyroplasty

A surgical implant procedure to permanently reposition a paralysed vocal cord and restore voice quality.

• Performed under local anaesthetic with sedation, so voice can be checked during surgery
• Approximately two hours in theatre
• Home within twenty-four hours, with around three days of vocal rest afterwards

03

Voice Lifts

A procedure to restore vocal cord bulk and closure, most often used to treat the ageing voice.

• Assessment of vocal cord bowing with video stroboscopy
• Injection augmentation to restore closure

04

Vocal Cord Injections

Injection augmentation to bulk out an underperforming vocal cord and improve voice quality.

• Choice of filler material (hyaluronic acid, collagen, fat, or similar)
• Effects generally lasting six to twelve months
• Can be repeated as the effect wears off

05

Microlaryngoscopy

Day-case surgery under general anaesthetic to closely examine and treat conditions of the vocal cords.

• Magnified examination of the vocal cords under general anaesthetic
• Removal of nodules, polyps, cysts or papillomas
• Biopsy of suspicious tissue

06

Video Stroboscopy

A specialised slow-motion camera examination of the vocal cords, essential for diagnosing subtle voice disorders.

• Slow-motion assessment of vocal cord vibration
• Detects subtle scarring, stiffness or asymmetry
• Results discussed and often shown to the patient immediately

07

Nasal Endoscope

A quick, well-tolerated clinic examination used to assess the throat, voice box and nasal passages.

• Direct visualisation of the vocal cords and throat
• Local anaesthetic spray to numb the nose beforehand
• Results discussed with you straight after the examination