Introduction: Total laryngectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the whole larynx. This surgery can have serious impact on the person’s physical and psychological functionality, and their general quality of life. The biggest challenge and most common issue for people who have undergone a total laryngectomy is the permanent loss of their speech organ. Which results in an altered speech, difficulties in communication and a changed way of breathing, permanent tracheostomy (opening in the neck). After the operation, they have to learn to breathe, cough, swallow and speak. Therefore, they often experience social and internalized stigma, and loss of identity related to their condition. Stigmatized persons also experience some psychological consequences, such as lack of self-confidence, social withdrawal, grief, and depression. In order to prevent further stigmatization, it is important to understand how people who have undergone this procedure experience stigma in their social environment. Furthermore, to get even deeper understanding of the stigma surrounding laryngectomized persons, it is equally important to understand the perception of stigma of their close family members, spouses and children. Participants: There were 50 participants in this research, 22 persons who have undergone a total laryngectomy, 16 of their spouses, and 12 of their children. All the participants were older than 18, and all of them participated voluntarily in this study. Laryngectomized persons were between 52 and 75 years old. In order to participate in the study, persons needed to satisfy certain conditions. Those conditions included that: they underwent a total laryngectomy more than a year ago, their recovery is completed, their health is currently stable, and they have successfully mastered one of the three types of replacement, alaryngeal voice/speech. Data collection: Qualitative approach was used in this study. Data was collected by semistructured interviews with participants that gave informed consent to participate. Participants and their family members were interviewed individually, usually when attending their regular medical follow-up. Some of the family members were contacted by phone, and asked if they were willing to participate in the study. The first part of the interview mostly focused on the perception of social stigma they experienced due to their condition, while the second part included questions about internalized stigma. All the interviews were recorded, transcribed, and later analysed by thematic analysis. Results: The results showed that persons who have undergone a total laryngectomy perceive stigma in three main ways: stigma of their social environment, internalized stigma (or self-stigma), and psychological consequences. Most of the participants experienced some form of stigma in their social environment. They usually experienced stigmatization in different forms from their wider social circle, from their colleagues, friends, and sometimes even from their families. They experienced avoidance, lack of understanding, and some unpleasant moments in their social interactions. However, most of laryngectomized persons attribute those unpleasant social situations to lack of knowledge and information about total laryngectomy in the general public (including their friends and colleagues). They have experienced significant improvement in social interactions, after people around them learnt more about their condition and got used to it. When it comes to internalized stigma, most of the laryngectomized persons report some form of social withdrawal after surgery. They usually socialize less than before, avoid speaking in public (especially in a large group of people), and sometimes give up work and retire. The most common problem that participants mentioned was speaking in public. They mostly cannot speak as loudly as other people in the group, and need some time to form a full sentence. Most of their social surroundings do not understand that, which creates difficulties for them to participate in conversations, especially in larger groups. People who experienced laryngectomy, also experienced some psychological consequences such as depression, lack of confidence (especially in social situations), and increased irritability. Family members perceive stigma in a similar way as their laryngectomized spouses or parents, and after the surgery often feel more worried and stressed than before. All participants believe that they would benefit from psychological support after laryngectomy, and at the same time, express the need of raising awareness and informing the public about this procedure. Conclusion: Besides physical and functional problems, people who have undergone a total laryngectomy also experience a significant level of stigmatization in their social environment. They mostly believe that the reason behind the stigmatization lies in insufficient knowledge and information about laryngectomy in general public. Colleagues, friends, and families show better acceptance and support after learning more about laryngectomized people. However, total laryngectomy and social stigma that follows it, often result in self-stigmatization, and psychological consequences for laryngectomized people and their families. Raising awareness and including formal psychological support in their treatment, could improve psychological wellbeing and the quality of life of laryngectomized people and their families.