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Ear trouble/fluttering post coronal brow lift and rhinoplasty. 5.5 months post-op. (Photo)

angels6Jul 23, 2017
Hello The above procedures were done about 5 1/2 months ago Can the nerves in the nose and scalp growing back cause constant fluttering and clicking in the inner and/or middle ear? I'm going insane with it and have ruled out most other diagnosis ' It's since the total numbness in my scalp is resolving that it's started and is affecting every aspect of my life Thanks for your response (:

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Dr. Talmage J. Raine, MD, FACS (retired)
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Answered on Jul 24, 2017
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