Otoplasty – a surgery aimed at correcting the ear shell and its position relative to the surface of the head.
This surgery can be performed at any age,
starting from 6-7 years old,
when the formation of the ear cartilage is completed.
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- Prominent ears (protruding ear shells)
- Defects of the ear shells
[/accor_block][accor_block title="SURGICAL TECHNIQUE"]The incision is made behind the ear shell,
ensuring a scar that is not noticeable to others in the future.
Ear cartilage, depending on the degree of shape and curvature, is either partially excised with subsequent suturing and fixation, or incised to give it enough flexibility at the intended bend and also fixed.
The operation ends with the application of a cosmetic suture.
Local anesthesia is used to correct protruding ears.
General anesthesia in otoplasty is used in rare cases [/accor_block][accor_block title="DURATION OF SURGERY"] The surgery usually takes about an hour for both ears [/accor_block][accor_block title="HOSPITAL STAY"]not required [/accor_block][accor_block title="POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD AND REHABILITATION"] Pain is minimal and lasts for 1-2 days.
Wearing an elastic bandage is recommended for 10-14 days.
[/accor_block][accor_block title="RISKS"] Modern surgical technique,
The surgeon's qualifications and the clinic's equipment level allow minimizing potential risks. Nevertheless, you need to be aware of possible complications, which you can find out about in the informed consent for the surgery.
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