Risks Associated With Ear Surgery Include
Reaction to Anesthesia: Some patients experience an adverse reaction to anesthesia that may result in nausea or vomiting, allergic reactions, and in very rare cases, death. Be sure to discuss any medical allergies with your surgeon.
Infection: as with any surgical procedure, there is a risk of infection. Infection will generally occur within days or weeks of your procedure and, in most cases, can be treated with medication. In rare cases, additional surgery may be required to treat severe infections
Bleeding & Hematoma: Some patients are more prone to bruising than others and, in extreme cases, may experience excessive bruising, bleeding, or skin death.
Nerve Injury/Loss of Sensation: Some patients may experience a temporary or permanent loss of sensation in or around the treated area. (However, there are comparatively few nerve endings in the ear that are susceptible to this kind of damage.)
Asymmetry: Some patients may experience asymmetry in their results over time due to the body’s natural aging or partial rejection of the surgical procedure, which can generally be addressed with additional correctional surgery.
