Back Ear Surgery

Have you had the complex that people stare at you because your ears stick out.. Wouldn't it be nice for them to look at you for something other than a small deformity..Then Otoplasty is for you

What is Otoplasty?

Otoplasty typically is performed to create or restore the centre fold to disproportionately large or prominent ears. The extent of the procedure depends on what changes are desired and what your surgeon deems appropriate.

Otoplasty may be performed under a local anesthetic which numbs the area around the ears or under a general anesthetic which will make you sleep through the entire operation. There are several possible surgical approaches to Otoplasty. Commonly employed technique, the surgeon makes incisions in the back of the ear and removes skin to expose ear cartilage. Then, the surgeon uses sutures to fold the cartilage in on itself to reshape the ear. In some instances, the same result can be achieved without sutures by weakening the cartilage before folding it. By creating a more pronounced fold in the central portion of the ear, the surgeon brings the ear closer to the head.

Depending on the extent of the surgery, the procedure usually lasts about one and a half hours.

Duration of Operation: One-Two hours

Possible Risks and Complications

Insignificant scars in the fold behind the ears

Recovery Time

The ears will be quite bruised for about 10 days

About 2 months and permanent

Hospital Admission: In & out patient

Post Operative Care

There is some soreness and discomfort that is easily controlled by medication. If you have been admitted to a hospital, you will usually be released the day after operation.

Within a few days, dressings are removed. To promote the healing, patients may ask to wear a light head dressing for several weeks. Since incisions are made in the back of the ears, faint scars should be concealed in the creases.

The decision on when to return to work and normal activities depends on how fast you heal and how you feel. Usually 10 days.

The Cost: Otoplasty (Back Ear surgery) Price on request

Duration: Operation will take around one-two hours.

Hospital stay: None-Out-patients clinic

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