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Baby Boy Has Bilateral Microtia- Will Medicaid Cover Surgery?

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bilateral microtiaNov 6, 2011
Will medicaid pay for bilateral microtia for my son. He is still an infant.

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You can do this and as the surgeons below have said it may require an incision in the curves of the ears. Also reducing the earlobe may be another way of doing this as well. This can all be discussed in a consultation.

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Each ear is going to be different with respect to what it requires to surgically improve the deformity. In many cases, incisions can be hidden on certain parts of the ear, and the cartilage shaved and shaped in such a way that it restores a more natural and normal shape. In severe cases, the ear...

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Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do pilates and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

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