Ear surgery
Ear surgery or otoplasty is designed to improve the general
appearance of your ears by setting prominent ears back closer
to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. The result
should look natural and enhance the balance between your ears
and other facial features.
For the most part, the operation is done on children between
the ages of 6 and 14. Ears are almost fully grown by age eighth,
and the earlier the surgery, the less teasing and ridicule
the child will have to endure. Ear surgery on adults is also
possible, and there are generally no additional risks associated
with ear surgery on an older patient.
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Surgical
procedure
Small incision is done in the back of
the ear to expose the ear cartilage. Surgeon will then
sculpt the cartilage and bend it back toward the head.
Non-removable stitches may be used to help maintain the
new shape. Occasionally, the surgeon will remove a larger
piece of cartilage to provide a more natural-looking fold
when the surgery is complete. After the surgery the ear
or ears are heavily bandaged for a few days.
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Anesthesia
Each ear correction can be done under local anesthesia or with
sedation.
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Duration
About one to two hours |
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After care
You should wear headband for a period of times to maintain the
new position of ear's cartilage, especially at night. You can
return to work and resume of your normal activities within 7
days. Any activity in which the ear might be bent should be
avoided for a month or so. |
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Possible
risk and complication
Fortunately, significant complications from otoplasty
are infrequent. Every year, many people undergo successful
ear correction surgery, experience no major problems and
are delighted with the results. Unnoticeable asymmetry
may be occurred. |
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