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Otoplasty Center - Yakima, WA

Yakima 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 Yakima *

Ear Nose & Throat Associates
Michael J Murphy
1005 W Walnut Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-1000

Ear Nose & Throat Associates
Robert P Schefter
1005 W Walnut Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-1000

Otolaryngology Clinic
James I Abbenhaus
307 S 12th Ave
STE 12
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-7500

Palmer P Wright DO
Ryan Black
3999 Englewood Ave
STE 201
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 453-5300

Palmer P Wright DO
Palmer P Wright
3999 Englewood Ave
STE 201
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 453-5300

Henry W Gronski MD
Henry W Gronski
718 Franklin Ave
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3838

Ronald E Schwartz MD
Ronald E Schwartz
925 Stevens Dr
STE 1-A
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-9220

I-Yen Yang MD
I-Yen Yang
1110 Goethals Dr
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 943-1175

Greg A Carl MD
Greg A Carl
1200 N 14th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 545-4800

Tri-City Ear Nose & Throat
Shelley C Thiel
911 S Washington St
STE A
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-8368

Yakima, Washington

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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 Yakima

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Yakima Hospitals *

Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center
110 S 9th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509)575-5000

Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
2811 Tieton Dr
Yakima, WA 98902
(509)575-8000

Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
603 S Chestnut St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509)962-9841

Toppenish Community Hospital
502 W 4th Ave
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509)865-3105

Sunnyside Community Hospital
1016 Tacoma Ave
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509)837-1500

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