I had my one & only CToma op 18/11/11 I lost 2 hearing Bones, some build up work was done and my hearing is not 100% but good enough thankfully, I have regular 6 monthly checks at ENT & all is good, My daughter also had a CToma op 19 years proir to me she has had no more ops in 19 years again like me 6 monthly checks, I did not have any stitches my ear was Glued back & healed good cant see where I had a op ...