Ear surgery

Mr Sabbagh is one of the UK leading surgeons in reconstructive surgery of the ear. He provides a national service in the NHS at the Royal Free Hospital .

Ear Reconstruction is considered one of the most complex operations in Plastic Surgery. It is performed for patients born with an underdeveloped ear ( Microtia ) or those who have lost a normal ear through trauma.

The reconstruction process is in two stages, about 6-12 months apart. The first stage involves creating a skin pocket at the site of the ear by re-orientating the available tissue and thinning the skin to mimic the ear skin. Rib cartilage is then harvested and carved to produce a very detailed ear framework. The framework is inserted in the pocket and gentle suction is applied to enable the skin to adhere to framework. This operation takes 4-6 hours and the expected length of stay in hospital is 5-7 days.

The second stage involves releasing the ear from the head and inserting a piece of cartilage behind it to maintain projection. This takes 3-4 hours and the expected hospital stay is 2-3 days.

For more information, please visit Mr Sabbagh’s dedicated ear reconstruction website at:
www.ear-reconstruction.com