Inner ear infections - is this something common that occurs after otoplasty ?

January 7, 2024
Asked By:Luminous30742 in Goodyear, Arizona

I had my otoplasty about 2 years ago. My surgery went great and am happy with the results. But I keep getting recurrent inner ear infections with vertigo if my sinuses become congested at all. My first infection was a month after surgery with multiple infections the following year. I never had this issue prior to surgery. It has started to really impede my daily life. My ear gets sharp pains, fullness, muffled hearing, and severe vertigo when it happens. Is this something common that occurs?

Answers (3)

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MOST RECENT
March 13, 2024

Answer: Recurrent inner ear infections may not be related to previous otoplasty surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
March 13, 2024

Answer: Recurrent inner ear infections may not be related to previous otoplasty surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2024

Answer: Doesn't target inner ear

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2024

Answer: Doesn't target inner ear

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
January 9, 2024

Answer: Unrelated

Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
January 9, 2024

Answer: Unrelated

Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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