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In most cases, an eardrum perforation will heal itself and you won鈥檛 need any further treatment because there won鈥檛 be any long-term effects. If, however, the perforation remains open after a period of time, this can increase the chances of your ear becoming seriously infected.

In this case, your doctor will most likely recommend a myringoplasty. The amount by which you can expect your hearing to improve after a myringoplasty depends on how big the hole was and where on the eardrum it was located.

How is a myringoplasty done?

A myringoplasty is performed under general anaesthetic so you won鈥檛 be awake while the operation is done. Your surgeon will firstly select a piece of skin from elsewhere on your body to use as a graft. This skin is usually taken from around your ear area because it is thin and delicate. Once the skin has been removed, your surgeon will seal the incision using dissolvable stitches and will then place the removed piece of skin on the underside of your eardrum to cover the perforation. They will then secure the skin onto the eardrum鈥檚 surface using a temporary adhesive until it attaches itself permanently.

Once the skin graft has been completed, your ear will be packed with gauze to prevent germs from entering your ear canal. As an extra measure to prevent infection and promote healing, a bandage will be placed over your ear.