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Savannah 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 Savannah *

Georgia Ear Associates
Richard E Brownlee
4700 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 356-1515

Georgia Ear Associates
M Miles Goldsmith
4700 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 356-1515

Georgia Ear Associates
J Robert Logan
4700 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 356-1515

Georgia Nasal & Sinus Institute
Frederick A Kuhn
4750 Waters Ave
STE 112
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 355-1070

Georgia Nasal & Sinus Institute
Christopher T Melroy
4750 Waters Ave
STE 112
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 355-1070

ENT Associates of Savannah
Jennifer Andrus
5201 Frederick St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 351-3030

ENT Associates of Savannah
Fred L Daniel
5201 Frederick St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 351-3030

ENT Associates of Savannah
William Moretz
5201 Frederick St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 351-3030

ENT Associates of Savannah
Stephen P Rashleigh
5201 Frederick St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 351-3030

ENT Associates of Savannah
Michael Zoller
5201 Frederick St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 351-3030

Southeast ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery
Robert E Johnson
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Bldg 500 STE 501
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 525-1103

Statesboro ENT & Sinus Center LLC
Lincoln H Lippincott
1497 Fair Rd
STE 205
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 681-7368

Statesboro ENT Clinic
Thomas M Crews
106 Proctor St
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-8200

William Davidson MD
William Davidson
320 Peachtree St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-7790

Savannah, Georgia

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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 Savannah

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Savannah Hospitals *

Memorial Health University Medical Center
4700 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912)350-8000

Select Specialty Hosptial of Savannah
5353 Reynolds St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912)819-7972

St Joseph's Candler Health System
5353 Reynolds St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912)819-6000

Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
1150 Cornell Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912)354-3911

Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah
1915 Eisenhower Dr
Savannah, GA 31406
(912)356-2011

St Joseph's Hospital
11705 Mercy Blvd
Savannah, GA 31419
(912)819-4100

Coastal Carolina Medical Center
1000 Medical Center Dr
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843)784-8000

Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
25 Hospital Center Blvd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843)681-6122

Effingham Hospital
459 Highway 119 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912)754-6451

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
955 Ribaut Rd
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843)522-5200

Liberty Regional Medical Center
462 E G Miles Pkwy
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912)369-9400

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