Otoplasty

Ears are too big or that stick out a long time as a cause of problems. Many children and adults have improved their performance by changing the shape and location of the ears. The cosmetic surgery to change the look of the ears is called Otoplasty.

The plastic surgeon who performs this operation will ensure that the two sides is as symmetrical as possible. Sometimes one ear may need to be anchored more than the others to achieve a balanced look. The cut is placed behind each ear, some skin and cartilage are removed before they are enrolled in the correct position.

The area is then sewn shut from the inside out. Some of the internal sutures can be made to provide a stable result. The scars are usually hidden because of the location of the stings.

While the recovery phase, the patient to wear a compression bandage on the area around the ear and head. Recovery Process Augmentation Patients must return to the office of the surgeon the next day to ensure that all healing is sufficient.

During the first days of healing, headbands worn on postoperative compression all the time, but then the progress will be used only at night. Head band to protect the patient, inadvertently or pull the ears rub against the healing process. Prescription painkillers be dosed as needed.

A recovering patient receives instructions on sunscreen products, very gentle on the hair washing and shower, apply a topical antibiotic and sleep in an elevated position.

Exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided. As the month progresses, the patient should remain in sunscreens and topical antibiotics, but the club head band is no longer needed. At the end of the month, the patient can resume their normal lives.

Patients should be aware that your ears start to feel a bit too hard. This should not be seen as a complication, but as a result of overcorrection. Overcorrection done intentionally to the relaxation that occurs naturally during the healing possible.

Certain complications and side effects can occur and a negative reaction to anesthesia, the wound is infected, severe bleeding or a working out of the ear and must be repaired. In very rare cases, an ear returned to their pre-surgery form and the procedure would be repeated.

After the surgeon to minimize the recovery instructions should have a chance of complications and the patient must stay on the path to a happier life and more attractive.