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Ear Reconstruction Surgery – Insights

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  Ear reconstruction surgery is an operation to repair or rebuild the pinna or auricle- the external/outer part of the ear. It is a complex process performed by a team of specialists- an expert ear reconstruction plastic surgeon in the presence of an otolaryngologist (ear physician), and sometimes a hearing specialist (if hearing loss is a concern). It is not meant to address issues with hearing ability, rather it is done to correct a congenital ear defect or used to restore an ear affected by cancer surgery or damaged by trauma. For children who want ear reconstruction for birth defects, the surgery is often carried out between the ages of 6 and 10, when the ear has almost reached adult size. If one is suffering from traumatic or congenital ear issues or defects, they can get it treated at The Micro Trust, where the ear reconstruction surgery in Mumbai is performed by the best ear reconstruction and microtia surgeon, Dr. Parag Telang.   Why is Ear Reconstruction Done?   Typically, ea

What is Microtia? Causes, Types and Treatment

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The ears help with hearing and contribute significantly to one’s facial appearance. Some visible ear problems affecting hearing include outer ear deformities and abnormalities. Microtia, or "little ear," describes observable abnormalities or deformities of the external ear. It is mostly termed as a genetic condition where the ears do not develop normally, leaving them small, abnormally shaped, or frequently absent. These anomalies may affect both the inner and entire outer ear. At “The Microtia Trust," founded by Dr. Parag Telang, the Best Plastic Surgeon in Mumbai, provides patients with various ear deformity therapies for outer and inner ear abnormalities. To learn more, continue reading.  What is Microtia? A congenital condition called microtia causes the auricle (outer ear) to be undeveloped. The term "anotia" refers to a pinna that has not yet fully grown. It is described as microtia-anotia since microtia and anotia share the exact origin. Bilateral or un