Ear Surgery

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Ear Surgery

Otoplasty or ear surgery is a procedure directed to improve the appearance of one or both ears. Size and orientation of the ear may be a reason for dissatisfaction. It may be due to congenital defects or acquired.

This surgery is commonly directed to kids, but adults may be benefited as well.

Duration

1 - 2 hrs

Recovery

7 y 10 days

Hospitalization

None

Ideal candidates for the surgery

  • Healthy persons
  • Non Smokers
  • Realistic expectations

Surgical Procedure:

There are two kinds of otoplasty which can be done, depending on the patient’s needs:

Ear fixation: In order to make a more ideal form it mixes techniques to reposition the ear. An incisiones is made behind the ear to access the cartilage, this gets formed to achieve the form and position wanted.

Two ways to fixate the ear:

  • Cartilage punctuation, incisiones are made in the cartilage to change the form and position of the ear.
  • Cartilage preservation, no cartilage is removed, sutures are used to change the position and form of the ear.

Ear reconstructive surgery corrects deformations of the ear caused by illnesses or injuries.

Risks for this surgery are minimal, the scar is barely visible and small, results are virtually permanent. Nonetheless some postoperative care is needed: avoid sleeping on your side, a compressive band, among others.