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Otoplasty
(Ear Pinning and Reshaping Surgery) |
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Protruding ears can be a source of
embarrassment for children and adults alike. Ear reshaping
surgery is a straightforward procedure. Most patients are
children aged between four and fourteen, however ear surgery on
adults is also possible. |
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Cosmetic Ear
Surgery Procedure |
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Skin and cartilage are removed from
behind the ears, following which they are then sculpted to bend it
back toward the head. Stitches may be used to help maintain the new
shape with the incision marks cleverly concealed in the natural
crease behind the ear. An alternative technique where no cartilage
is removed uses stitches to fold the exposed cartilage back on
itself and so reshape the ear again concealing the stitches in the
natural crease behind the ear. |
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How long does
cosmetic ear surgery take? |
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Routine ear surgery usually takes
about two hours. Most patients are usually up and about within a
couple of hours, although you may prefer to stay overnight in the
hospital, it is entirely up to the individual patient. |
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What can I expect
from the surgery? |
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Your expectations need to be
realistic. The procedure is used to improve not perfect, most
patients are thrilled with the results of ear surgery, do not expect
both ears to match perfectly total symmetry is unlikely to be
achievable and would look unnatural. |
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Recovery after an Otoplasty |
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What will happen in
the recovery period? |
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A full head bandage will be used to
support your ears in their new position for 7 to 10 days. Your ears
may throb a little for a few days, but this will be relieved with
medication. Stitches are usually removed, or will dissolve, in about
a week. |
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What is the
recovery time? |
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The recovery time is fairly short for
this procedure, most adults can go back to work around five days
after surgery. Children can go back to school after seven days or
so, however care must be taken when in the playground for obvious
reasons. |
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