I have a hole in my ear drum and was told by an ent it is too big to heal on its own. He wants to do tympanoplasty and repair it. Is it possible to combine the procedure with otoplasty? I have protruding ears and always wanted to get them pinned back. I was curious if two procedures can safely be combined for cost and recovery purposes. Thanks!
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Thank you for you question. The failure of the antihelices to form is one of the more common reasons for patients to develop prominent ears. Usually complete by birth, if found early enough in babies, the ear cartilage can be molded, but by 17 years of age, correction can only be...
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately it is difficult to determine without a photograph or physical exam, but since your symptoms changed between the second and third days after surgery, I would speak with your surgeon about your concerns, so that you can be seen and evaluated to make...
Hello and thanks for your question.The way we, as Plastic Surgeons, approach Cosmetic Surgery is to ask, does this worry the patient, and can we correct what he is concerned about?Sure, we can use our Specialist skills to pin your ears back so that stick out a little less, but they do not...
