Hi..I am hoping someone out there has had this. I have recently been told that I have a hole in the semicircular canal in my left ear. I have also been told that it cannot be fixed by going in my ear, but by peeling away my scalp and fixing it that way if it doesn't close. Has anyone had this operation and what happens? Do they have to shave your hair off to do this? what is the recovery period? Please if you have had this, please let me know what its all about!