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Otoplasty Center - Asheville, NC

Asheville Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors for Otoplasty

Type of Physician: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor

What is a Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor?

A certification by the Board of Otolaryngology; practitioners provide comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems (nose, mouth and throat) and related structures.

Specialty: Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)

Common Name: Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor

Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors in Asheville *

WNC ENT Head & Neck Surgeons
Peter A Wallenborn
285 McDowell St
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 252-1853

Asheville Head Neck & Ear Surgeons
John W Currens
1065 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 254-3517

Asheville Head Neck & Ear Surgeons
Ronald W Lane
1065 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 254-3517

Asheville Head Neck & Ear Surgeons
Frank Melvin
1065 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 254-3517

Asheville Head Neck & Ear Surgeons
Robert B Moore
1065 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 254-3517

Asheville Head Neck & Ear Surgeons
Theodore B Rheney
1065 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 254-3517

Asheville Head Neck & Ear Surgeons
Stephen R Seal
1065 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 254-3517

Mountain Regional Ear Nose & Throat
John P Pickens
7 Walden Ridge Dr
STE 200
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-9299

Michael C Neuenschwander MD
Michael Neuenschwander
81 Doctors Dr
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 650-2748

Hendersonville Ear, Nose & Throat
Rodney J Hawk
512 Park Hill Ct
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 693-0706

Fred F Bahnson III MD
Fred F Bahnson
188 Medical Park Dr
STE B
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6702

Rutherfordton ENT PA
Patric W Ferguson
175 Tryon Rd
STE STE A
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-0632

Mountain Ear Nose & Throat Assoc
John Buenting
40 Mitchell Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-7474

Mountain Ear Nose & Throat Assoc
Benjamin Douglas
40 Mitchell Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-7474

Elzie F Hart MD
Elzie F Hart
350 E Parker Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-6410

Boone Regional Ear Nose & Throat Associates PLLC
Barry M Ellis
895 State Farm Rd
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 265-4045

Blue Ridge ENT
Charles W Ford
870 State Farm Rd
STE 101
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-4545

Carolina Ear Nose & Throat Associates
Brett Koder
1180 Wyke Rd
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-9100

Blue Ridge ENT
Andrew J Lehr
870 State Farm Rd
STE 101
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-4545

Boone Regional Ear Nose & Throat Associates PLLC
Mark Nenow
895 State Farm Rd
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 265-4045

Carolina ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center, P.A
Willard C Harrill
304 10th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2183

Carolina ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center, P.A
Merritt J Seshul
304 10th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2183

Graystone Ear Nose & Throat
Matthew D Ellison
1781 Tate Blvd
STE 201
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-3725

Graystone Ear Nose & Throat
Frank W Mauldin
1781 Tate Blvd
STE 201
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-3725

Graystone Ear Nose & Throat
Robert C Williams
1781 Tate Blvd
STE 201
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-3725

Carolina ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center, P.A
Dawn E Griesen
206 Gamble Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 748-6712

Carolina ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center, P.A
William A Jarrett
206 Gamble Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 748-6712

Asheville, North Carolina

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Otoplasty

What are risks and complications of cosmetic ear surgery?

Your surgery will be performed safely and with care in order to obtain the best possible results. The following complications have been reported in the medical literature. This list is not meant to be inclusive of every possible complication. It is here for your information only, not to frighten you, but to make you aware and more knowledgeable concerning this surgical procedure.

  1. Infection of the skin or of the cartilage (chondritis) of the ear.
  2. Bleeding or hematoma formation.
  3. A cosmetic or functional result that does not meet your expectations. An unfavorable result may occur at any time following surgery, and includes inadequate correction, recurrence, contour distortions, or asymmetric correction, all of which may require secondary surgery.
  4. Permanent or temporary numbness of the skin of the ear or face.
  5. Scar or keloid formation, which is an overgrowth of scar tissue.
  6. Prolonged pain, impaired healing, and the need for hospitalization.
  7. Narrowing of the external ear canal.
  8. Suture extrusion. When permanent sutures are used to maintain shape, they may become evident through the skin and may eventually require removal.
  9. If the surgery is being done because of a tumor, there can be recurrence of the tumor and the need for additional surgery or other therapeutic modalities including radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

What happens before surgery?

In most situations, the surgery is performed as an outpatient at either the hospital or the surgicenter. In both facilities, quality care is provided without the expense and inconvenience of an overnight ...

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Questions To Ask Before Surgery »

What is the operation (procedure) that is recommended?

Ask your surgeon for a simplified explanation of the type of operation, technique used, and reasons it should be performed. (Pictures and drawings can tell patients and family a great deal.) Why was this specific procedure chosen over possible alternatives?

What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?

Ask the surgeon about his/her experience with this procedure, its outcome, and the hospital or setting in which the operation will be performed. Is the nursing staff accustomed to caring for patients who have had this procedure?

What is the reason that this procedure is necessary at this time?

Is the procedure being done to relieve pain, diagnose a condition, correct deformity, for cosmetic reasons, or what exact purposes? Must the procedure be performed immediately?

What are the options if this pro...

Emergency Contact for Asheville

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Asheville Hospitals *

Mission Hospitals St Joseph's Campus
428 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828)213-1111

Mission St Joseph's Memorial Campus
509 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828)213-1111

CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital
68 Sweeten Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828)274-2400

Asheville VA Medical Center
1100 Tunnel Rd
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)298-7911

Park Ridge Hospital
Naples Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828)684-8501

Pardee Hospital
800 N Justice St
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828)696-1000

Haywood Regional Medical Center
262 Leroy George Dr
Clyde, NC 28721
(828)456-7311

Transylvania Community Hospital
90 Hospital Dr
Brevard, NC 28712
(828)884-9111

The McDowell Hospital
430 Rankin Dr
Marion, NC 28752
(828)659-5000

St Luke's Hospital
101 Hospital Dr
Columbus, NC 28722
(828)894-3311

Spruce Pine Community Hospital
125 Hospital Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828)765-4201

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