Cosmetic Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
What is Cosmetic Ear Surgery?
Cosmetic ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, is a surgical procedure to correct protruding ears. It can be performed on children or adults.
How is Cosmetic Ear Surgery Performed?
Cosmetic ear surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes incisions behind the ears and reshapes the cartilage that causes the ears to protrude.
After Surgery Treatment
Recovery from cosmetic ear surgery typically takes a few weeks. It’s important to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions carefully, which may include:
• Wearing a headband or dressing to support the ears.
• Avoiding strenuous activity for several weeks.
• Taking pain medication as prescribed to manage discomfort.
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor your healing progress.
• Wearing a headband or dressing to support the ears.
• Avoiding strenuous activity for several weeks.
• Taking pain medication as prescribed to manage discomfort.
• Attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor your healing progress.
Things to Be Careful About
While cosmetic ear surgery is generally a safe procedure, there are potential risks and complications associated with it. These may include:
• Scarring: Incisions can leave visible scars.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
• Numbness or loss of sensation: You may experience numbness or loss of sensation in your ears.
• Infection: There is a risk of infection after any surgery.
• Blood clots: There is a small risk of developing blood clots in the legs or lungs after any surgery.
If you’re considering cosmetic ear surgery, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.
• Scarring: Incisions can leave visible scars.
• Asymmetrical results: It may be difficult to achieve perfectly symmetrical results.
• Numbness or loss of sensation: You may experience numbness or loss of sensation in your ears.
• Infection: There is a risk of infection after any surgery.
• Blood clots: There is a small risk of developing blood clots in the legs or lungs after any surgery.
If you’re considering cosmetic ear surgery, it’s important to discuss the risks and benefits with your surgeon to determine if it’s the right procedure for you.