Candidates for Otoplasty
Most cosmetic ear surgery patients are children between the ages of four and fourteen. The ears are fully grown by age four, and the sooner a child undergoes otoplasty, the less teasing and embarrassment he or she will experience growing up.
Ear plastic surgery is also an excellent option for adults who suffer from large, protruding ears or stretched earlobes. Adults of all ages are generally excellent candidates for otoplasty surgery.
About the Ear Plastic Surgery Procedure
There are different types of surgery for ear correction, and depending on which one is being performed, otoplasty typically takes about one to two hours to complete. The patient is placed under sedation while the cartilage of the ear is reshaped and any excess skin removed.
Reconstructive Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
Ears affected by a birth deformity or a traumatic injury can be corrected with reconstructive ear surgery. Problems such as microtia (underdeveloped outer ear) and ear injuries can be treated with a variety of ear reconstruction procedures.
Recovery from Ear Surgery
Postoperative ear surgery patients experience very few side effects. Recovery from ear surgery can take up to six weeks; however, adult patients can typically resume their normal routines a few days after their procedure. Children generally require a week of rest before going back to school.
Otoplasty Results
Otoplasty involves one of the shortest recovery times of any plastic surgery procedure. Once the bandages are removed after the surgery, ear surgery results will be immediately visible.
Otoplasty Risks, Benefits, and Side Effects
Cosmetic ear surgery can correct a variety of problems, including cupped, folded, or protruding ears. The procedure can also help eliminate self-esteem problems caused by having visible ear deformities.
Although ear plastic surgery is known to be one of the safest plastic surgery procedures, there is always some risk involved in the procedure. Infection, overcorrection, and an extremely rare risk of altered hearing are all potential complications associated with ear surgery.
Side effects of otoplasty include postoperative pain, itching, and some degree of numbness. However, these are typically minimal and can usually be alleviated with medication.
Ear Surgery for Men
Ear plastic surgery has become one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures among men, being able to dramatically improve the appearance of the ears and provide a boost in self-confidence.
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