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Otoplasty Center - San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo *

Ear Nose & Throat Specialists Inc
Michael J Malotte
895 Aerovista Pl
STE 103
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-2368

Ear Nose & Throat Specialists Inc
Lisa J Molin
895 Aerovista Pl
STE 103
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-2368

Ear Nose & Throat Specialists Inc
Robert G Stewart
895 Aerovista Pl
STE 103
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-2368

Ian B Murton MD
Ian B Murton
8280 Morro Rd
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 461-1929

Roman P Bukachevsky MD
Roman P Bukachevsky
295 Posada Ln
STE B
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5960

Richard A Hendricks MD
Richard A Hendricks
1050 Las Tablas Rd
STE 12
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-1836

Alain M Hurdle MD & Raymund J Llaurado MD
Alain M Hurdle
220 S Palisade Dr
STE 102
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-6641

Alain M Hurdle MD & Raymund J Llaurado MD
Raymund J Llaurado
220 S Palisade Dr
STE 102
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-6641

Drs Messrobian & Wikholm
Garabed Messrobian
116 S Palisade Dr
STE 206
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 347-9992

Drs Messrobian & Wikholm
Richard P Wikholm
116 S Palisade Dr
STE 206
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 347-9992

Randall G Michel MD
Randall G Michel
3839 Constellation Rd
STE D
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 733-3541

Bernard I Weinstock MD
Bernard I Weinstock
3839 Constellation Rd
Ste a STE A
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 733-4551

John D McCaffery MD
John D McCaffery
2050 Viborg Rd
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 964-6926

Bruce C May MD
Bruce C May
5333 Hollister Ave
STE 208
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 681-1522

Samsum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic ENT
Rabindra A Braganza
215 Pesetas Ln
Otolaryngology Dept
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 681-7636

Samsum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic ENT
David F LaPatka
215 Pesetas Ln
Otolaryngology Dept
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 681-7636

Samsum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic ENT
Andrew F Mester
215 Pesetas Ln
Otolaryngology Dept
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 681-7636

Ear Medical Associates
Joseph R DiBartolomeo
2420 Castillo St
STE 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-1111

Ronald N Wong MD
Ronald N Wong
355 Campus Dr
STE B
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-6684

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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 San Luis Obispo

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby San Luis Obispo Hospitals *

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
1010 Murray Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805)546-7600

French Hospital Medical Center
1911 Johnson Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805)543-5353

Atascadero State Hospital
10333 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805)468-2000

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
345 S Halcyon Rd
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805)489-4261

Twin Cities Community Hospital
1100 Las Tablas Rd
Templeton, CA 93465
(805)434-3500

Marian Medical Center
1400 E Church St
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805)739-3000

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