Prosthetic Ear Maker

Prosthetic Ear Maker

rh24

10 Years Experience

Naples, FL

Female, 34

I am also referred to as an Anaplastologist or Maxillofacial Prosthetist. I make prosthetic facial anatomy for people who need it due to congenital birth defects, trauma (burns, accidents, etc), and cancer. Essentially, I'm an artist who works in medicine. Ask me anything!

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Last Answer on July 11, 2015

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My teenage son got a prosthetic hand a year ago, but has been clinically depressed since his accident. Are there any books or techniques you recommend to help amputees regain their self-confidence?

Asked by Katebaylor over 11 years ago

That's a very hard situation to be thrown in to. One day you're going about your business, and the next minute, your life will never be the same.

The key to the recovery from depression of this sort is acceptance.

I can only contribute my own personal story.

I once had a patient who was a truck driver, who came to me after he fell asleep at the wheel, over-turned his truck, and lost his ear. They attempted to reattach it, but it rejected itself. He came to me angry, bitter, resentful, impatient...you name it.  Understandble, no? He felt it wasn't fair, the "why me's" were endless, and he wanted his prosthetic ear yesterday.  I did my best, but between his workers comp and lawyers it was a mess. While I understood his frustration, it was over-the-top and distracting. Finally, one day I disclosed my own story, of my own issues with confidence and a "deformity" I dealt with in my teenage years (a crooked, broken nose that should have been corrected years earlier had I known how often it had been broken).  His attitude changed immediately. He realized I could empathize, and that eventually, things were going to be ok.

Fast forward a few months, when we have finally gotten towards the finish line. I was asked by a reporter to be in a pretty hefty article about myself and my work for a major newspaper in the area. They also wanted this particular patient to be a part of it. At first, he almost refused. He didn't want his "neighbors/peers" to know the truth about his ear.  Eventually, he reluctantly accepted.

Fast forward several years. My patient needed a touch-up on color, so we met for an appointment. When he left, he told me he'd constructed a shrine with 2 parts. One with photos of his deceased mother and some relics, the other with our newspaper article. :)

I am interested in getting a prosthetic adhesive ear made for my right ear (born with microtia). Do you service South Jersey? Or can you recommend someone in the Philadelphia/DE/South Jersey area?

Asked by RP82 over 10 years ago

I service anywhere in or around Jersey. Please contact me for details. Robinhajdu24@gmail.com

How much would it cost my son to have a prosthetic ear? He was born with one ear but it can hear. He just want to have a prosthetic to avoid bullies,

Asked by Joan almost 11 years ago

This depends on whether your insurance will cover it. If not, it would cost approx $3-5000 out-of-pocket. Depending on the medical necessity for the ear, it may not be covered if he can hear out of that ear. They would deem it "cosmetic"... (Yes, this makes me angry) If this happens, it is up to the prosthetist how much it will cost. 

I loss a part of my left ear; do you do partial prosthetic?

Asked by Lindon over 10 years ago

Yes, I can do a partial prosthesis. Contact me if you'd like. robinhajdu24@gmail.com

How much does it cost? For a right ear , I'm a 39 year old male

Asked by Jason over 9 years ago

Our price for a prosthetic ear is $6500. However, most insurance companies cover it under DME (durable medical equipment). Depending on your co -insurance, deductible, and various other factors, with insurance your prosthesis would most likely be covered at 80%.

Where are you located?

Asked by Bill VanCleave over 9 years ago

Naples, Florida. I currently work for a clinic called the Center for Custom Prosthetics. www.bestprosthetics.com

I am from India. I have already undergone the titanium implant surgery. I have a doubt. Without Visiting your office whether it is possible to make a prosthetic ear for me?

Asked by Antony almost 10 years ago

No, visits are required.