Ear Surgery in Iran

2.The procedure for ear Surgery

Ear surgery can be performed under either local or general anesthesia. Then, target area is highlighted. Depending on the extent of the ear reshaping, patient’s anatomy and desired changes, the incisions will be placed either in the back of the ear where it connects to the ear or within the inner folds of the ear. Surgeon may use a combination of techniques to achieve the desired results. It involves using special sutures to create the required folds, reducing or removing some parts of the cartilage. The incision is typically closed with dissolving sutures. Bandages will be applied across the patient’s ear to protect the ears and incision sites. Ear Surgery on both ears typically takes about an hour and a half depending on the type of ear surgery procedure being undertaken.

4.Follow-up for ear surgery

All our clients, regardless of their chosen packages, can enjoy our follow-up services for 2 years after their surgery. During the follow-up appointments, the patient has the opportunity to raise any concerns about the recovery progress. After spending about a week in Iran, patients can continue the rest of the recovery period in their own country. It is still important to keep following below instructions during your follow-up:

• Do not use earphones the at least one month
• Avoid strenuous activities for 2 to 4 weeks
• It is recommended that you avoid drinking for at least 2 weeks as it can cause swelling
• Wear head band dressings all day for the first 14 Days
• For 3-6 weeks after the surgery, you should wear a clean headband at night
• Keep your head elevated and avoid bending for 3 weeks

How Much is an Ear Surgery?

There are basically two factors affecting the cost of an Ear Surgery. The first is the type of surgery and the second is the country that you choose. For example, an ear pinning surgery can cost between £3000 and £5000 in the UK. The price soars up to $5,000-$7,000 in the US. The average world price for an ear pinning surgery is $2100. However, you can get the same surgery with the same results in Iran for only $1200. Here, you can enjoy from a mixture of both good prices and great surgeons. By having an ear surgery with Floramedtour, you can rest assured to receive best treatment services at most affordable prices. The following table gives more examples of prices to give you a better idea of where they prices are around the world for ear surgeries:

Why should I undergo an Ear Surgery?

If you are hesitated if you should choose to undergo an Ear Surgery. Read the following reasons why an Ear Surgery might be a good option:

• Removing fluid buildup in the ear
• Performing cosmetic adjustments
• Making your ears symmetrical
• Treating Deafness.
• Damage to small bones in the ear
• A treatment for Dizziness
• Opening Ear blockage
• Ear infection
• Treating Eardrum rupture or damage

Types of Ear Surgery?

In the following you can get a general understanding of the main types of Ear treatment surgeries:

Otologic and Neuro-Otologic surgery (OCR and Endolymphathic Shunt surgery)

Endolymphatic sac (ES) shunt surgery is used to treat medically refractory disabling vertigo in Meniere disease. Meniere disease is an inner ear disorder that can cause vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of pressure deep inside the ear.

Cochlear implant

A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that can assist your hearing ability. This can be a good treatment for people who have severe hearing loss caused by inner-ear damage.

Ear tubes (tympanostomy)

Ear tubes are tiny cylinders, usually made of plastic or metal, that are inserted into the eardrum by a surgical operation. There are several types of ear tubes including tympanostomy tubes, ventilation tubes, pressure equalization tubes. These tubes can be used for several reasons such as creating an airway or preventing the accumulation of fluids behind the eardrum.

Myringoplasty

A myringoplasty is a surgical operation to repair a perforation in your eardrum. Perforation may be caused by an infection or trauma in your ear.

Ear tumor removal

During an Ear tumor removal surgery, the surgeon takes out the tumor and some of the healthy tissue around it. The surgery can remove both cancerous or non-cancerous tumors.

Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy

is a surgery to remove all infection and cholesteatoma caused by Chronic otitis media (COM) is an ear disease where there is an ongoing chronic infection of the middle ear. This disease can cause several problems such as hearing loss, otorrhea, aural fullness, otalgia, and occasionally true vertigo.

Pinnaplasty (ear correction surgery)

Ear correction surgery, aka Pinnaplasty, is cosmetic surgery to improve the shape of ears. The surgery may involve changing the size or shape of the ears, or pinning them back if they stick out.

Ear Foreign Body Removal

Ear Foreign body removal is a surgery to take out foreign bodies inside ears. During the procedure, the surgeon firstly makes an incision, removes the foreign object from the ears, and lastly stiches the incisions closed.

Ossiculoplasty

Ossiculoplasty is a surgery to reconstruct of the middle ear ossicular chain. The ossicular chain may be disrupted or destroyed. In this case, Ossiculoplasty can help the ossicular chain to regain its original functionality to transfer the sound energy to the inner ear.

Stapedectomy

A stapedectomy is a surgical operation to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis. Otosclerosis is a rare condition that takes place when a small bone in your middle ear, called the stapes, becomes abnormally large. The stapes is one of three bones of the middle ear that sends sound waves from your middle ear to your inner ear.

Mastoidectomy

A mastoidectomy is a surgery that removes affected mastoid air cells. Your mastoid is a bone of the skull that is located just behind the ear. Mastoidectomy is commonly performed to treat ear infections that have spread into your skull.

Tympanic neurectomy

Tympanic plexus neurectomy is a surgical procedure that cuts the tympanic plexus to relieve persistent ear pain. The tympanic plexus is a nerve plexus that is located on the surface of the promontory.

Labyrinthectomy

A labyrinthectomy is a surgical procedure that is performed to treat refractory (resistant to treatment) vertigo. This is a good option to give your hearing ability back in the affected ear.

Surgery for hydrops lymphaticus

This is a surgery to remove hydrops in babies. hydrops is a condition in which fluids build up and cause swelling in a baby’s tissues and organs. Therefore, it might be necessary to remove it by a surgical procedure.

Petrosectomy

Subtotal petrosectomy, or petrous apicectomy, involves removal of all air cells of the temporal bone, including the middle ear and mastoid in order to obtain a dry, safe ear; generally, only a few air cells in the petrous apex will remain. The otic capsule may be removed or spared.

Middle/Posterior fossa approach

The middle fossa approach is a surgery to remove small acoustic neuromas inside your internal auditory canal. Neuromas are benign growths of nerve tissue that can cause a feeling of burning, tingling, or numbness.

How to prepare for Ear Surgery?

It is important to note that an ear surgery needs some planning and preparation. Therefore, if you intend to have an ear surgery in the coming future, please consider the following tips before your procedure:

• Take the necessary lab testing or a medical evaluation
• Stop smoking for 2 weeks before surgery
• You should avoid drinking alcohol for at least 48 hours before your surgery
• Do not drink or eat anything for 8 years prior to the surgery
• Have a diet that is full of protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables
• Try to reduce or eliminate sugars, caffeine, and alcohol from your diet

Who can Perform Ear Surgery?

Otolaryngologists or ENT suegons with a good experience of treating disorders of the ear treatments can perform ear surgery. It is important to be careful about choosing the right surgeon for your ear surgery as a wrong choice comes with a high risk. You can leave the choice to us at Floramedtour to find top-rated and most experienced surgeons to perform your ear surgery with minimized risks.

Non-surgical options for ear treatment including:

• Ear syringing

Ear syringing is performed by squirting water into the ear, to remove wax. Nowadays, ear syringing is performed more carefully with the right amount of water without risking damage to the ear.

• Audiology

an audiology refers to a set tests on adults and children to examine hearing ability and balance disorders. This is a very useful option to detect hearing related conditions.

• Hearing aid adjustment

Hearing aids are usually made in a way to be fit for a user’s hearing profile. If you feel that your hearing aids are not well adjusted, then a hearing healthcare professional can fine-tune them to enable a better hearing experience.

What is Otoplasty?

Otoplasty is a cosmetic ear surgery that changes the shape, position or size of the ears. Unlike an ear surgery, which can be either cosmetic or reconstructive, otoplasty is purely cosmetic. This means that the intention of such a procedure is to give the desired appearance to your ears.

Audiology VS Otology

Otology and Audiology are two widely used terms that are related to ear treatments. Here is a general comparison to elaborate how similar of different these two ear terms are:

Similarities

• Both Otology and Audiology examine the function of the ears
• A doctoral degree and specialty in medicine are necessary to perform either Audiology or Otology

Differences

• While Audiologists focus only on hearing issues, Otologists deal with all issues of the ear
• Audiologists can only detect the issues and, if a surgery is required, they refer the patient to a surgeon
• Otologists can also perform ear surgeries if needed