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Teen Girl Hears Clearly for the First Time After Being Born Without a Right Ear: 'I Don't Feel Left Out Anymore'
- A New York City teen with microtia now hears clearly for the first time after multiple ear reconstruction surgeries.
- Fifteen-year-old Furugh was born without a right ear and ear canal due to microtia, affecting confidence.
- Rib cartilage was carved into an ear shape and placed on Furugh’s head during surgery.
- A bone-anchored hearing aid was implanted to restore Furugh’s hearing.
- The Little Baby Face Foundation provides free corrective surgeries to children with facial deformities.
- Romo described the ear reconstruction as involving rib cartilage and artificial components.
- Audiologist confirmed Furugh could hear during the FOX 5 New York demonstration.
- Furugh said she feels more confident and can hear people better now.
- The foundation has helped nearly 40 children since its start in 2002.
- Furugh celebrated by getting her new ear pierced after the surgeries.
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