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Otoplasty, also known as prominent ear surgery, is a surgical procedure aimed at reducing the angle between the ear and the head, and reshaping the ear's cartilage structure to create a more natural and aesthetically pleasing contour. While it is generally performed under local anesthesia in adults, general anesthesia is preferred for children to ensure their comfort and minimize movement.
The surgical process typically involves the following stages:
* Anesthesia: For adult patients, local anesthesia is applied to the ear area, while general anesthesia is preferred for children to ensure comfort and prevent movement.
* Incision: A discreet incision is made on the back surface of the ear, at the junction where the ear meets the head.
* Cartilage Reshaping: The ear cartilage is carefully sculpted, weakened, or partially removed as needed to create natural folds and reduce prominence.
* Positioning and Fixation: The ear is then brought closer to the head, and internal sutures are used to permanently secure its new shape and the corrected angle.
* Closure: The incision behind the ear is meticulously closed with fine aesthetic sutures.
The surgery typically lasts between 1 to 2 hours. Post-operatively, it is normal to experience mild pain and swelling in the ears for the first few days. The ears will remain bandaged for approximately one week. Swelling and tenderness usually subside within 1-2 weeks, and the ears will fully settle into their new shape within 1-2 months.
How is Prominent Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) Performed?
The surgical process typically involves the following stages:
* Anesthesia: For adult patients, local anesthesia is applied to the ear area, while general anesthesia is preferred for children to ensure comfort and prevent movement.
* Incision: A discreet incision is made on the back surface of the ear, at the junction where the ear meets the head.
* Cartilage Reshaping: The ear cartilage is carefully sculpted, weakened, or partially removed as needed to create natural folds and reduce prominence.
* Positioning and Fixation: The ear is then brought closer to the head, and internal sutures are used to permanently secure its new shape and the corrected angle.
* Closure: The incision behind the ear is meticulously closed with fine aesthetic sutures.
The surgery typically lasts between 1 to 2 hours. Post-operatively, it is normal to experience mild pain and swelling in the ears for the first few days. The ears will remain bandaged for approximately one week. Swelling and tenderness usually subside within 1-2 weeks, and the ears will fully settle into their new shape within 1-2 months.