A cholesteatoma can be dangerous to your health if left untreated. This abnormal skin growth behind the eardrum can lead to serious complications by damaging crucial structures in the ear. Here’s what you need to know: Potential Complications: Facial Nerve Damage: This can lead to facial palsy. Hearing Bones Damage: This may cause deafness and tinnitus. Balance System Damage: This can result in dizziness or total loss of balance and hearing in that ear (known as a dead ear). Brain Risks: The bony barrier between the ear and brain can wear away, increasing the risk of severe infections. Infection Risks: Mastoiditis: Infection spreading into the mastoid bone. Brain Abscess or Meningitis: Infections spreading into the brain. Blood Vessel Blockage: Infection in the mastoid bone can block the main blood vessel, draining blood from the brain. Treatment: Surgical Removal: Nearly always recommended to prevent these dangerous complications. If you suspect you
Having Functional or Cosmetic Rhinoplasty..................... Most important thing when considering Rhinoplasty surgery is to discuss with your surgeon the aim of procedure and outcome you will be satisfied with. It is important to discuss in detail about the procedure. Septoplasty or Rhinoplasty........... Septoplasty is correction of cartilage division between left and right nostril. Rhinoplasty can be performed with septoplasty to correct crooked nose, nasal hump and making nose smaller. It can be performed to improve breathing by supporting nasal valve area. Is Rhinoplasty covered by insurance?........... Rhinoplasty if performed for cosmetic reasons is not covered by insurance companies. Rhinoplasty can be performed to improve breathing and deformity due to trauma. It is important to check with your insurance company coverage of your insurance policy. What can be achieved in your surgery?............ Rhinoplasty is a very complex surgery. It is very important to discuss achievab