Ear Surgery ( Otoplasty )

Probably no other physical characteristic cries out for facial plastic surgery more than protruding ears, You might choose to have otoplasty if you’re bothered by how far your ears stick out from your head. You might also consider otoplasty if your ear or ears are misshapen due to an injury or birth defect.

Otoplasty or cosmetic ear surgery refers to the surgical reshaping of the pinna or outer ear. The aim may be to correct a deformity or to improve appearance.

Conditions that otoplasty can treat

Your ear or two ears stick out too far from your head
Your ears are large in proportion to your head
You’re dissatisfied with a previous ear surgery
Deformed ears due to accidents or birth defects
Overdevelopment or underdevelopment of the cartilage

The procedure

Otoplasty techniques vary based on what kind of correction is needed. The specific technique your plastic surgeon chooses will determine the location of the incisions and the resulting scars.

Your doctor might make incisions: on the backs of your ears, Within the inner creases of your ears.

The surgeon will then remove the necessary amounts of cartilage and skin required to achieve the right effect. In some cases, the surgeon will trim the cartilage, shaping it into a more desirable form and then pin the cartilage back with sutures to secure the cartilage.

Recovery from otoplasty

You will need bandages over your ears for several days after surgery. While the bandages are in place, you will not be able to wash your hair.

This will help remove tension from the ears. The headband should be worn loose to prevent the ears from being pulled forward if the patient moves while sleeping.

After your bandages are removed, you’ll notice an immediate change in the appearance of your ears. These changes are permanent.

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