Tympanoplasty

Tympanoplasty is a specialized ENT surgery used to repair a damaged or perforated eardrum. At HealthHub Clinics in Dubai, our ENT specialists offer advanced, scarless tympanoplasty techniques to restore hearing, stop recurring ear infections, and improve your quality of life.

What Is Tympanoplasty?

Tympanoplasty is a procedure to repair the tympanic membrane (eardrum), which can become perforated due to infection, trauma, or previous surgeries. In some cases, the surgery also involves the small bones of the middle ear. By sealing the hole and restoring ear structure, tympanoplasty helps prevent repeated infections, hearing loss, and discomfort.

At HealthHub, tympanoplasty is often performed using endoscopic techniques through the ear canal. This scarless approach eliminates the need for external incisions, offering a faster recovery and a more cosmetically appealing outcome.

Who Needs Tympanoplasty?

You may benefit from tympanoplasty if you have:

A persistent eardrum perforation (not healing after months)
Chronic middle ear infections (with ear discharge)
Reduced hearing due to a hole in the eardrum
Prior trauma or surgical injury to the ear
Conditions like cholesteatoma requiring eardrum repair

Our ENT specialists assess each patient with a physical exam and hearing tests. If tympanoplasty is recommended, we ensure the timing and approach suit your specific needs.

Scarless Tympanoplasty: Our Approach

HealthHub Clinics emphasizes scarless, minimally invasive tympanoplasty using the transcanal route. That means we operate through the natural opening of the ear without cutting behind the ear.

Benefits of this technique include:

No visible scarring
Less discomfort
Shorter healing time
Enhanced precision with high-definition visualization

In cases where wider access is needed, a small incision may be made discreetly behind the ear crease. Your surgeon will always choose the least invasive and most effective approach.

How the Procedure Works

Tympanoplasty is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes 1 to 2 hours.

Steps include:

Accessing the eardrum through the ear canal
Cleaning the middle ear and removing any scar tissue
Placing a graft (usually tissue from near the ear) to seal the hole
Stabilizing the graft with a soft dressing inside the ear
Closing the area if any external incision was made

You’ll spend a short time in recovery and are usually discharged the same day.

Recovery and Aftercare

Recovery from tympanoplasty is generally straightforward:

Mild ear discomfort or fullness for a few days is normal
Avoid getting water in the ear until cleared by your doctor
Don’t blow your nose forcefully for at least two weeks
Refrain from heavy lifting, swimming, or flying for several weeks
Return to work or daily activities in 5–7 days (depending on job type)

Our team will provide clear post-op instructions, follow-up appointments, and hearing checks to track your progress.

Hearing After Tympanoplasty

The goal of tympanoplasty is to both close the perforation and restore hearing. Hearing improvement is gradual and often noticeable within a few weeks, with full results expected in 6 to 12 weeks.