This video is dedicated to people in a similar situation as Samantha Lux, who underwent a tracheal shave. I talk about why I believe this will predictably cause vocal dysfunction if done poorly or perhaps even if done perfectly. I am not diagnosing or treating Samantha Luxe, nor is the surgical video shown in this video a video involving Samantha Luxe or the surgeon responsible (though it might! I don't know who the surgeon was). I am hopeful that this hypothetical model may inspire conversations between patients and their treating doctors regarding any symptoms or where applicable inspire people to reach out to a speech pathologist for additional evaluation and treatment.