"Next time bring some pliers!" OR "Rethinking Cartilage Implants."
This is an absolutely true story. I am not making up any of this.
My wife had an earring stuck in the cartilage of her ear. It was pretty old (the earring I mean, not my wife.) Her ear was sore and perhaps infected. Now what do we do? Of course, we turned to Dr Omarali--he'll know what to do!
After spraying some lidocaine on the area, the doctor got out a couple of instruments. They were sort of like pliers, but I bet they're a lot more expensive. Anyway, after just a few minutes of manipulating the instruments he had the earring out.
He was very understanding, but I couldn't help noticing that the doctor did NOT have any cartilage implants. Maybe there's a message in that.
Note to self: do not implant foreign objects in the cartilage of my ear (or in any other bodily appendage.)
I am proud to state that I was the doctor's assistant for this procedure-- I held my wife's hair back away from her ear. Who knows, this might be the start of a new medical career for me.
My wife and I have been patients of Dr Omarali for many years. Besides being a great physician, the doctor is a true gentleman. I never feel rushed during my appointments.
Note that the doctor's office is now on Stoneridge, still in Pleasanton, but a more convenient location.
So another great visit. Next time I'm bringing some needle nose pliers. I bet I get a discount on my copay. And under no circumstances am I implanting objects in any cartilage in any part of my body. read more