News
Dr. Robbins Teams Up to Treat Rare Balance Disorder
For the first time in the area, a neurotologist and a neurosurgeon have teamed up to treat Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome - a rare condition as a result of the thinning of the temporal bone located at the base of the skull just above the ear. Wane Robbins, D.O. and Syed Karim, M.D. performed the successful surgery at McLaren Regioal Medical Center. Previously, patients with this syndrome had to travel out of the area to receive surgical treatment. Read the article.ABC 12 News Story on iPod Use and Hearing Loss
iPods can cause hearing loss with over use. Channel 12 interviews Dr. Robbins about this topic. Click to play the video below to watch the broadcast.
ABC 12 News Features Dr. Robbins' Baha Implants Surgery
Baha implants help treat conductive and mixed hearing loss and single sided deafness. Click to play the video below to watch the broadcast. Read the transcript on the ABC 12 News website.
For more information on baha implants, please call Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery Associates, P.C. of Grand Blanc, Michigan at (810) 695-0600.
Did You Know?
Otolaryngologists, such as Dr. Marchetta, Dr. Robbins, and Dr. Reschak, can receive up to 15 years of college and post-graduate training in plastic surgery, concentrating on procedures that reconstruct the elements of the face. Because they study the complex anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the entire head and neck, our surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform the procedures that affect the whole face.
In addition to reconstructive facial plastic surgery, our surgeons provide the following cosmetic services:
Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty - Surgery of the external and internal nose in which cartilage and bone are restructured and reshaped to improve the appearance and function of the nose.
Blepharoplasty - Surgery of the upper and/or lower eyelids to improve the function and/or look of the eyes.
Rhytidectomy - Surgery of the skin of the face and neck to tighten the skin and remove excess wrinkles.
Browlift - Surgery to improve forehead wrinkles and droopy eyebrows.
Liposuction - Surgery to remove excess fat under the chin or in the neck.
Facial implants - Surgery to make certain structures of the face (cheek, lips, chin) more prominent and well defined.
Otoplasty - Surgery to reshape the cartilage of the ears so they protrude less.
Skin surface procedures - Surgery using lasers, chemical peels, or dermabrasion to improve the smoothness of the skin.
Facial reconstruction - Surgery to reconstruct defects in facial skin as a result of prior surgery, injury, or disease. This includes reconstruction of defects resulting from cancer surgery, scar revision, repair of lacerations to the face from prior trauma, removal of birth marks, and correction of congenital abnormalities of the skull, palate, or lips.
Non-surgical procedures - Techniques such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and injectables. Injectables are medications that can be placed under the skin to improve the appearance of the face, such as botox, collagen, Restylane and other fillers.
Read more about facial cosmetic plastic surgery, and call (810) 694-0600 for an appointment.
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