Will your voice ever get back to normal after laser throat surgery remove a polyp on the side of larynx?

It is possible for your voice to return to normal after laser throat surgery to remove a polyp on the side of the larynx. However, the exact timeline for this recovery can vary from person to person.

Immediately following surgery, your voice may be hoarse or weak. This is because the surgery can cause swelling and irritation of the vocal cords. In addition, the removal of the polyp can create a small gap in the vocal cord, which can also affect your voice.

Over time, the swelling and irritation should go down and the gap in the vocal cord should heal. As these changes occur, your voice should gradually return to normal. The overall healing time can take several weeks or even months.

In some cases, however, the surgery may cause permanent changes to your voice. This is more likely if the polyp was located on the vocal cords themselves or if the surgery damaged the vocal cords. If you have any concerns about your voice after laser throat surgery, it is important to talk to your doctor.