Little details can make a big difference in your feminine image. This is definitely true of an Adam’s apple.
Reducing the visibility of your Adam’s apple can make you look and feel more feminine as a crossdresser or trans woman.
The good news is that there are some easy ways to disguise a MTF Adam’s apple.
In this blog post, I share 5 ways to hide an Adam’s apple without surgery. Read on to learn more!
1. Tie On A Scarf
I believe that every crossdresser and transgender woman should own a collection of beautiful scarves.
Tying a scarf around your neck not only hides an Adam’s apple, it adds a flattering pop of color to your face. Two great benefits with one chic accessory!
2. Apply Contouring Makeup
Another easy way to downplay your Adam’s apple is to apply contouring makeup over the protruding area. Dark colors make an area look smaller, which visually reduces the size of your Adam’s apple.
Here’s how to apply contouring makeup to minimize an Adam’s apple:
- Select a contouring cream or powder that’s one to two shades darker than your natural skin tone.
- Apply a thin layer over the Adam’s apple and blend well.
See the video above for a quick, step-by-step tutorial.
3. Wear A High Collared Top Or Turtleneck
High collared tops and turtlenecks are great for concealing an Adam’s apple.
Look for shirts and jackets with collars that stand up around the neck. This will hide the side view of your Adam’s apple. Ruffled collars are especially feminine and flattering.
For complete coverage, opt for a turtleneck. Problem solved!
4. Choose The Right Hairstyle
Long hair with soft waves or layers around the neck is great for hiding an Adam’s apple. The length and shape make the Adam’s apple less visible from the side.
A bad hairstyle would be a bob that cuts off right at the level of your Adam’s apple. It draws the eye to that area – NOT what you want to do!
5. Swallow When Posing For Photos
Your Adam’s apple is less visible when you swallow. Use this knowledge to your advantage when taking photos!
I suggest practicing in front of a mirror first: Swallow about halfway and hold. The trick is to keep your face relaxed (and smile!) while you do this.
What About Surgical Adam’s Apple Reduction?
The tips above are the easiest ways to disguise your Adam’s apple, but what if you are looking for a more permanent solution?
Tracheal shaving is a common male to female feminization procedure. This surgery reduces the cartilage of the Adam’s apple and gives the neck a more feminine contour.
The procedure costs around $4,000-$7,000 in the U.S. Like all surgery, it’s not without risks. The biggest risks include unsightly scarring on the neck and/or damage to the voice box.
If you are curious to know more, check out this RealSelf article on Adam’s apple reduction to see costs, risks, reviews, and before and after photos.
Are you bothered by your Adam’s apple?
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic.
- Is your Adam’s apple a concern or are you blessed with a feminine neck?
- Have you had surgery? If so, are you glad you did it?
- Do you have any other Adam’s apple disguising tips you can share with us?
Please leave your comments below!
Love,
Lucille
P.S. If you liked the Adam’s apple contouring tutorial above, then you will LOVE Makeup Magic: The Ultimate Male to Female Makeup Program.
This program will teach you everything you need to know to transform and feminize your face with makeup. Learn more and get your copy here!
I am trying an experiment: I am maintaining a constant pressure against my Adam’s apple, by using a leather belt around my neck with an adjustable buckle. The theory is that this constant pressure will cause the bone to shrink allowing the Adam’s apple to recede out of sight (or at least become less prominent).
The buckle is in the back of my neck so the leather belt looks much like a choker from the front. I have only been doing this for about a week, but I have already noticed how tightly I can have the belt and still swallow.
Obviously, I won’t know how good the theory is for quite a few months.
How that worked out for u
I’m coming out as transgendered for new year 2015, I’m hoping to go out on the night I do, however my Adam’s apple and will need it reduced or if necessary and feasible removed although this is experimental and highly dangerous. but I hope your tips help I was going to wear a cute rock chick choker if that would work but I’m not sure
Since I have a small Adam’s apple, the scarf thing does it for me.
Thanks for the information about how us tall women can look shorter. I’m 6′ 6″ tall so I wear a 1/2 “heel and a top and skirt. I look fantastic.
Hugs,
Geri Danielle
I use contouring and it works a treat for me.
I haven’t started transitioning or even had any surgery and I’m lucky to not have a large protruding Adams Apple. My main concern is actually the width of my neck and air passageways. When I had a fever last, the doctor said I had a wide throat. Normally THATS where I get my low voice from.
I tend to use the scarf method but it does get hot during the summer/spring seasons but one should consider that a scarf is fantastic accessory to any outfit that you are wearing. One possibility of surgery is that it could give you a very high pitch/mickey mouse type voice. In summary if you opt to play safe use scarfs.
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Stephanie you a beautiful doll. With a face and figure like yours no one is looking at your neck.