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Valdosta 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 Valdosta *

Georgia ENT & Facial Plastic
Arthur H Allen
2418 N Oak St
STE G
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-9944

Valdosta Family Medicine & Specialty Clinic
H Briggs Smith
2412 N Oak St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-1400

Ear Nose Throat & Allergy Associates of South Georgia
Ronald V Allen
2910 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-2562

Ear Nose Throat & Allergy Associates of South Georgia
Theodore J Kanne
2910 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-2562

Ear Nose Throat & Allergy Associates of South Georgia
Kristopher Lay
2910 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-2562

Ear Nose Throat & Allergy Associates of South Georgia
Thomas E Phillips
2910 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-2562

Raymond Aldridge MD PC
Raymond Aldridge
3 Hospital Park
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 891-3325

Joseph H Berger MD
Joseph H Berger
207 31st Ave SE
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 985-1822

Alonzo J Bentley MD
Alonzo J Bentley
918 S Broad St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 226-9056

ENT Associates of Southwest Georgia LLC
Brian J Szwarc
100 Mimosa Dr
FL FL 3
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 226-1443

Ear Nose & Throat Clinic of Coffee County PC
Jeffrey Silveira
312 Westside Dr
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-2200

Albany Ear Nose & Throat
Phillip G Allen
605 Pointe North Blvd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-7161

Albany Ear Nose & Throat
John R Grant
605 Pointe North Blvd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-7161

Albany Ear Nose & Throat
Christopher J Mann
605 Pointe North Blvd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-7161

Valdosta, 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 Valdosta

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Valdosta Hospitals *

South Georgia Medical Center
2501 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-1000

Greenleaf Center Valdosta
2209 Pineview Dr
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)247-4357

Smith Northview Hospital
4280 N Valdosta Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)671-2000

Brooks County Hospital
903 N Court St
Quitman, GA 31643
(229)263-4171

Louis Smith Memorial Hospital
852 W Thigpen Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229)482-3110

Memorial Hospital of Adel
706 N Parrish Ave
Adel, GA 31620
(229)896-8000

Berrien County Hospital
1221 E McPherson St
Nashville, GA 31639
(229)543-7100

Madison County Memorial Hospital
309 NE Marion St
Madison, FL 32340
(850)973-2271

Trinity Community Hospital
506 NW 4th St
Jasper, FL 32052
(386)792-7200

Turning Point Hospital
3015 E Veterans Pkwy S
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229)985-4815

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