Monday, June 15, 1981

Summer 1981: Plastic Surgery on Ears



I had two plastic surgeries done on my ears when I was around 7 and 8 years old.   My first surgery pinned my ears back.  The second surgery, the doctor made the top of my ears smaller.   The doctor my mom chose was Dr. Kislov, who was the best plastic surgeon in town at the time.  He also carved a Jesus statue that was on top of the Episcopal church in downtown Muskegon.  I had to wear the bandages until I got the stitches out. Then, for two weeks, I had to wear nylons over my head and ears when I slept.    I am so thankful that my mother did this for me, as I might have been named 'Dumbo' later on in life.