Voice is an intimate expression of self and is a sensitive element of gender transition.

Voice feminization surgery and therapy aims to give you the tools to be recognized and known as a woman, even over the phone.

Dr Kost uses various surgical techniques including lasers, and laryngeal glottoplasty to achieve the desired voice feminization.

Laryngeal tracheal shaving procedure aims to feminize the neck by refining the contours of the laryngeal cartilage.

This simple aesthetic correction provides a subtle yet unmistakable refinement to your transition.

The procedure can be performed in the office under local anesthesia or performed during voice reassignment surgery, depending on patient preference.

Although hormonal therapy often leads to a deepening of the voice, this effect may be insufficient for some patients.

With a careful analysis of the voice range and examination of the vocal cords Dr Kost can propose appropriate treatment options to help you achieve the voice you want.

Speech therapy is critical to the success of any vocal procedure. In the case of trans gender voice care, the challenge is for patients to find adequately trained voice therapist who can help them achieve their goals.

Dr Kost has developed a close relationship with speech and language therapists specialized in transgender voice transition and peri-operative evaluation and treatment.

Her team is dedicated to performing cutting edge evaluations to allow adequate surgical preparation in the shortest delays possible and to support patients in achieving the best post operative results possible.

Dr Kost is a member of the International Association for Transvoice Surgeons. She has been involved in trans gender voice care and surgery for over 15 years and abides by the highest standards of care, including those of the World Professional Assocition for Transgender Health (WPATH).

Dr Kost performs gender reassignment voice surgery at the McGill University Health center in Montreal, Canada. Dr Kost is the Director of the McGill Voice laboratory