Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) Questions and Answers

Question:

How much does laser eye surgery cost?

Answer:

Dear Kelly, At "The Lasik Center". the cost is $3600 for both eyes if you book before December 31st. After that, the cost goes back to the usual $4400. Sincerely, Michelle Olson, Lasik center Coordinator (800) 841-3717

Question:

How old must you be in order to have Laser Vision Correction surgery? thanks

Answer:

You must be old enough that your eyes have stopped chaning. In most cases, this is in the late teens or early twenties. Some patients, however, keep changing throughout their twenties. Remember, LASIK will not stop your eyes from changing, so you want to wait until they have stopped changing. Andrew Caster, MD

Question:

I live in NYC and the procedure runs about$4500. Lately there's been an ad in one of the papers for a place that is $2000. What questions can I ask to make sure they're reputable? What questions should I ask any laser place? Thank You

Answer:

Dear Megan, In most things in life, you get what you pay for. Your eyesight is not something to "cut corners on". To do the surgery for $2000, you will not get the best quality. Andrew Caster, MD

Question:

At 67, am myopic & astigmatic. Will reading glasses be needed after corrective surgery?

Answer:

Dear Randall, The only way you would not require reading glasses would be to under-correct one eye slightly.This is called monovision and works well for most patients. Sincerely, Dr. Alexandra Chebil M.D. The Lasik Center (800) 841-3717

Question:

What should I look for in a doctor for eye correction surgery? What should the price range be?

Answer:

First, choose a board-certified ophthalmologist that has a University affiliation, and is an acting clinical professor. Second, choose a surgeon that has been performing LASIK for at least a couple of years (2-3) and performs the "Down-Up" LASIK procedure. Price should not be the primary consideration in choosing a surgeon. Also, make sure your surgeon examines your eyes at least twice pre-operatively. I am a clinical professor at UCLA, and have been performing LASIK for many years. If you wish to schedule a complimentary consultation, please call Pam at 1-800-824-1073.

Question:

How long does the surgery last before you have to have it done again. Is there any age limitations to it?

Answer:

The laser correction is permanent and will never need to be repeated. There are no upper age limits, however, you must be at least 18 years of age. For a complimentary consultation, please call Pam at 1-800-824-1073.

Question:

I am interested in getting a laser surgery for a sagging chin. How much would that cost me?

Answer:

Dear Sabela, I am not aware of any type of laser surgery that will correct a sagging chin. It is possible that a chin implant may improve the problem, but most commonly a surgical procedure to remove redundant shin and/or fat will be necessary. You will need to see a plastic surgeon in order to determine just what needs to be done. At that time you will learn the cost of the procedure. Dennis Thompson, M.D.

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I am interested in getting a laser surgery for a sagging chin. How much would that cost me?

Answer:

Dear Sabela, I am not aware of any type of laser surgery that will correct a sagging chin. It is possible that a chin implant may improve the problem, but most commonly a surgical procedure to remove redundant shin and/or fat will be necessary. You will need to see a plastic surgeon in order to determine just what needs to be done. At that time you will learn the cost of the procedure. Dennis Thompson, M.D.

Question:

I have worn hard or gas-permeable contact lenses for 28 years, but I am now having to wear bifocal glasses along with the contacts. If I had LASIK surgery, would I still need reading glasses? Also, how long would I need to be without my contacts before surgery could be performed?

Answer:

Yes, everyone needs reading glasses after turning 40 you should be out of your contacts for at least two weeks

Question:

Hi, I am a seventeen year old boy and I really want and can get this surgery, but I want to know what the effectiveness is. Will I be able to see 20-20 or better. My eyesight right now is 20-55. will my eyesight deteriorate as I get older. My eyes haven't changed in the last 1&1/2 years. I do alot of sports and I really want this surgery. One more thing. Does it matter who I have it done by? Sorry this question is so long. Sincerely, Steve

Answer:

Dear Steve, Thanks for your letter. As long as your eye-sight has remained stable, then you probably would do very well with the treatment, and your eyes will not get worse as you get older. the treatment is VERY effective- most people get 20/20 vision. Like any surgery, the results depend to a large extent on the experience of the doctor. I recommend talking to people who the doctor has treated, or asking someone you know who had treatment done. Sincerely, Dr. Alexandra Chebil M.D.(800) 841-3717 "http://lalasik.com"

Question:

Hello... I had LASIK performed on the OD 11/98, and an enhancement done on the same eye 6/99. OS has NOT been done, because with OD, I had loose epithelial tissue (the flap "fell apart"), followed by ingrowth, and my vision changed constantly (from 20/40 to 20/100) for the first several months. I am a 31 yo diabetic, and I notice that high bG values do correspond to the feeling of *very* dry eye in the OD. Although I've noticed the higher the bG, the dryer the eye, I have also had times when my eye was dry and my bG was not high...I've considered the possibility of it rising and the dry eye being an early warning sign, but I'm not sure if it will always be dry when my bG is high, for the rest of my life. I try to avoid high bG, but at times I have higher readings (e.g., cortisone shot), will I always be plagued with an unbearably tired and dry eye??? I also noticed that the right eye now looks smaller than the left eye. The eyelid is puffy, and therefore my eye is actually somewhat closed. I did not notice a difference in the size of my eyes until I renewed my driver's license this year. When I looked at the photo, it was clear that one eye looks sleepy. Why is this eye puffy all the time? It has been ever since the surgery. I don't want to get the left eye done partly because of the pain in the right eye when it's dry, which is usually but not always due to high blood glucose values, and partly because I don't want two "squinty" eyes. I also can't function with the left contact lens out. I can't use my eyeglasses with the right lens removed because the images don't line up. I had originally planned to have both eyes done, but now I am concerned that I will be stuck forever with one small puffy-lidded dry eye, and one eye that will need contacts. I wear a contact in the left eye at all times of day except to bed, because I just can't function with one eye nearsighted. Will the puffiness ever go away? Would something like a monocle be practical for days when I don't want to wear a contact lens because I'm sick and my eyes are watery and itchy? I've checked the askadoc website for similar posts related to dry eye, puffy eye, one eye smaller than the other, but I haven't seen anything that corresponds to my problem. Please help!

Answer:

You should consider using Theratears four times a day .

Question:

This question is for a dermatologist but I could not find that field. I have a dark, round spot near by mouth. I had gone to a doctor and he tried peeling the screen 3 times (I believe using trisulfcloride or something) but it just kept getting darker and he didn't know how I got the spot in the first place. (I have had the spot now for almost 4 months). Then I went to another doctor and he suggested that the spot may be due to a allergic reaction of toothpaste which I have been using since I was very young. So, I used baking soda and salt for a while to brush my teeth but that didn't help. I have tried two different types of ointment (elcon and lustos) but it appears to be no different and the spot is VERY noticeable. Someone suggested that I may have to do laser surgery on it. Is there no other way to get rid of it. would appreciate any help that you can provide. thanks

Answer:

I am very concerned that the dark spot which you first noted 4 months ago may be a form of skin cancer called melanoma. Although I have not examined you, I strongly recommend that you consult with a plastic surgeon or a general surgeon immediately so that they may examine you and determine if a biopsy or complete excision is appropriate. Examination of the removed tissue should provide the correct diagnosis. Further treatment may also be indicated, based on the results of the microscopic examination of the tissue.

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