Tympanoplasty is a specialist operation to repair a damaged eardrum. Repair of the outer ear is a different procedure.
Local anaesthesia, sedation or general anaesthesia is selected according to the repair, extent of the defect and assessment by the surgeon and anaesthetist.
The doctor determines the method and duration after examination, review of your records and assessment of the extent of treatment.
The need for admission and timing of discharge depend on the method, anaesthesia and your general health. Obtain a plan from the medical centre before travelling.
Allow time for rest, care of the treated area and help after discharge. You will receive instructions specific to the procedure.
Arrange the next examination and, when necessary, removal of sutures or dressings with the clinical team. Your return journey should fit this plan.
Work, exercise and travel depend on healing and medical clearance; there is no single timetable for everyone.
Ear reconstruction may refer to eardrum repair or reconstruction of the outer ear; these are different operations. This page mainly concerns tympanoplasty for a persistent eardrum perforation, selected middle-ear problems and assessment of hearing improvement. An ENT examination and hearing tests determine the appropriate procedure.
Outer-ear repair and eardrum repair heal differently. Initial healing may take weeks and fuller assessment months. The specialist reviews hearing, the ear and clearance for activity or flying.
Treatment and travel are coordinated around your circumstances and the agreed care plan.
Your records and expectations are collected to arrange a specialist consultation. Requests for further information are followed up before travel.
Consultations and visits are arranged according to the doctor’s and medical centre’s schedules.
Interpreter and travel support can be coordinated to assist communication with your doctor and medical centre.
Post-treatment visits and online follow-up, when available, are considered in accordance with the doctor’s plan.
Before travelling, check insurance coverage, exclusions and approval requirements with your insurer in your country of residence.
Contact the Medisa team to discuss your request and arrange an initial consultation.
An estimate follows review of your records and a treatment plan. Request an up-to-date written proposal that distinguishes treatment costs from travel services.
The site of damage in the eardrum or outer ear, the repair technique, graft requirements, infection and hearing status affect the estimate. The required procedures and stages are determined after specialist assessment.
The estimate should specify consultations, examinations, surgeon and team fees, theatre, anaesthesia, tests and required medicines. Team expertise and surgical complexity can affect the cost.
Public or private care, required facilities, admission length and equipment or materials may change costs. Clinical need guides the choice of technique and device.
Compare the same procedure, stages, included and excluded services, follow-up and payment terms. For a comparison between Iran and other countries, obtain current quotes for equivalent services; one fixed price cannot apply to every patient.
Treatment coordination may be considered with or without accommodation. Confirm the chosen option and all included services in writing before travelling.
For a person arranging their own stay, treatment, consultations, tests, necessary admission and follow-up can be coordinated according to the agreed plan. Costs and exclusions should be stated separately.
Accommodation can be considered according to your condition and the required stay. Confirm nights, hotel category, breakfast or meals, companion arrangements and transfers in the written proposal before booking.
Where requested and available, visa coordination, interpreting, airport and city transfers and a SIM card or internet can be considered. Entry and visa approval follow the relevant rules. Check insurance coverage, exclusions and costs outside the package with the relevant provider before travel.
The surgeon assesses the perforation’s size and position, infection and ossicles to choose access through the ear canal or another incision. A tissue graft may be needed. Anaesthesia and any additional procedure depend on the individual.
A patch or limited repair may be suitable for selected small perforations. It is not appropriate for every perforation or an ear with active infection. The specialist chooses the material, anaesthesia and review schedule.
Persistent perforation, repeated infection or hearing difficulty are reasons for assessment, but not every perforation needs surgery. Examination, hearing, middle-ear health and general condition guide the decision.
Risks include infection, incomplete closure, hearing changes, dizziness, taste disturbance or nerve injury. The likelihood and severity depend on the procedure and ear condition. Treat a complication only after assessment and prescription.
Keeping the ear dry and avoiding pressure changes matter after eardrum repair. Do not swim or fly until the surgeon has checked healing and given permission.
