- Otoplasty
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Recovery: 5 to 7 days
Duration:
1 to 2 hours
Type of anesthesia:
Local or General
WHAT IS?
Otoplasty or ear surgery improves the shape or size of the ears, achieving a more natural appearance. This procedure corrects abnormalities in the structure of the ear, both from birth and caused by an injury. The most common defects are protruding, oversized, or asymmetrical ears.
HOW IT IS PERFORMED?
Generally, an incision is made behind the ear, next to the crease with the head to bring it closer to the skull. The main objective of otoplasty is to obtain an anatomically proportionate ear, restoring or maintaining the normal grooves and angles. In many cases, patients choose to have both ears operated to obtain better symmetry.
Pain
You may feel discomfort or itchiness. Take pain relievers as recommended by your doctor. If you take pain relievers and the discomfort increases, contact your doctor immediately.
Results
In two weeks, the final results will be visible, although small changes can occur in the ears for up to twelve months, the results are for life. To speed up the recovery process, you must follow the postoperative instructions to the letter.
Bruising
After an otoplasty, you will notice a tightness in them, as well as inflammation and local hematoma. But do not worry because these symptoms will gradually disappear.
Sutures
It will be fixed with internal points. Additional stitches will be used to close the incisions.
Medical institution
It is always necessary to do the procedure in a hospital center where there is all the security to guarantee your health. The essential services are intensive therapy and blood bank.
Bandage
A bandage will be placed around the head and after a few days it will be changed for a softer Tone. After the third day, you will be scheduled to remove the bandages, then have a monthly check-up with a clinic visit to assess the recovery process and other postoperative care.
Wounds
The doctor can make incisions in these locations:
- On the back of the ears.
- In the inner folds of the ears.
- After making the incisions, the doctor may remove excess cartilage and skin.
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