A full recovery from vocal cord surgery can take 3–6 months or longer, depending on the procedure. Drinking enough water, getting adequate rest, and not speaking too soon can help speed up recovery.

Some of the most common vocal cord surgeries include medialization laryngoplasty, arytenoid adduction, and anterior glottic web formation. Vocal cord surgery is usually done to treat damage to the ...

Adele, John Mayer, Paul Stanley all had vocal cord surgery to save their voice. Jan. 9, 2012— -- For some of today's most powerful young singers, vocal cord issues have them "rolling in the deep.

At the time of her vocal cord surgery announcement on December 19, Guthrie said, "Some of you have noticed that my voice has ...

The 'Father of the Bride' actress lost her ability to speak for two years before undergoing a laryngoplasty to fix her vocal cord Kimberly Williams-Paisley was afraid she might never speak above a ...

Savannah Guthrie is going to kick off 2026 by focusing on her health. The longtime "Today" show host, 53, revealed she will be taking a brief hiatus from the NBC morning talk show in the new year to ...

Voice changes that linger can be easy to brush off—until they start interfering with daily life. Marisa Ryan, MD, voice specialist at University of Utah Health, discusses the causes of vocal cord ...

Different types of vocal cord surgery include microlaryngoscopy, medialization laryngoplasty, and reduction laryngoplasty. The type of surgery a person has may depend on the reason for the procedure.