Ear Correction Otoplasty is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure that may help to correct the size, shape and position of the ears. It may also be known as ear pinning, pinback and ear reduction surgery.
At Precision Aesthetics, we can help clients who are unhappy with the shape of their ears. They may be too large, too small, protruding or deformed in some way. Common problems may include the following:
Because ears are such a highly visible part of your facial features, this form of surgery can be very complicated and may require the precision of an experienced aesthetic surgeon. You can trust Precision Aesthetics to deliver the perfect results.
There can be several types of Otoplasty procedures for ear deformity, each with a different manner of treatment. At Precision Aesthetics, we can tailor each procedure according to our patient’s needs and preferences. Generally, operations can be performed by repositioning or altering the flexible cartilage structures of the ear.
Before surgery commences, general anaesthesia or local anaesthesia would be administered, depending on the type of procedure.
During surgery, an incision would be made through the fold behind the ear to allow for access and a less visible scar. Techniques can include rearranging or sculpting existing ear cartilage, adjusting the ear helix and lobe position to that of the head, rearranging, excising or adding skin or cartilage grafts and flaps. Surgical incisions may ordinarily be placed behind the ear where any remaining surface scars should not be visible.
Once the procedure is completed, the final scar should be faint and hidden from view. The sutures used in the procedure should dissolve and should not require removal. Recovery can take approximately 7 to 14 days.
Some pain following ear surgery is normal and is treated with medication for pain. The ears may also feel itchy feeling under bandages. The dressings must stay on for at least a week to properly heal the ears in the corrected position.
If this is not done this may result in loss of some of the correction and may require secondary surgery.
Should any complications occur, notify Dr Ching, who will assess if any additional treatment is needed.
Otoplasty gives instant results in cases of protruding ears, noted when the dressings are removed. Swelling, however, will take an additional time to resolve. As the ear has been tucked closer to the head, the surgical scars are hidden behind the ear within the natural crease of the ear.
This procedure results in a permanent change to your ears and should maintain their new appearance for the rest of your life.
Operations are best performed on younger children with fully developed ears before they start school, usually around five. This operation can also be performed on adults who did not have the opportunity or means to have this operation when younger.
It is unlikely to occur as the cartilage has been sculpted and repositioned with permanent sutures. There are several reasons that your ears may appear to ‘relax. ‘ Any change of position in the ear after surgery is minimal and normally due to natural growth. In certain instances, a minor correction can be performed if necessary.
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