Ear surgery, also known as Otoplasty surgery can take many forms, including bringing ears that stick out too far closer to the head (ear pinning), reducing the size of very large ears, or reshaping various bends in the cartilage.

Ear Correction

Q: What are the advantages of ear correction?

Repairs damaged ears, and makes prominent ears more proportionate. Following an ear procedure, people of all ages experience an improvement in self-esteem and feel more positive about their appearance.

Q: What is the best age for otoplasty?

Otoplasty is a relatively straightforward and safe procedure that can be performed at any age, once the ears are fully mature. This usually occurs around the age of five, which is why a large percentage of ear pinning procedures are performed between the ages of five and seven.

Q: What are the risks of otoplasty?

With proper postoperative care, otoplasty is a very safe and satisfying operation that carries little risk. Possible ear surgery complications include reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, infection, blood clot, unfavorable scarring, asymmetry and cosmetic dissatisfaction.

Q: What is the recovery time for ear pinning?

Otoplasty Recovery Time:- In most cases, you can expect your Otoplasty recovery time to be at least 6 weeks. However, you'll begin to notice significant improvements in the appearance of your ears in just 2 or 3 weeks.

EAR CORRECTION

WHAT IS EAR CORRECTION

Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, can improve the shape, position or proportion of the ear. A defect in the ear structure that is present at birth or that becomes apparent with development can be corrected by otoplasty. This procedure can also treat misshapen ears caused by injury. Otoplasty creates a more natural shape while bringing balance and proportion to the ears and face. Correction of even minor deformities can have profound beneﬁts to appearance and self-esteem.

Pinning back the ears is known as an otoplasty or pinnaplasty. It’s usually done on children and young teenagers, although adults can also have it done.

Ear pinning surgery is not suitable for children younger than 5 because their ears are still growing and developing. At a very young age the ear cartilage is too soft to hold the stitches.

ADVANTAGES OF EAR CORRECTION

Repairs damaged ears and makes prominent ears more proportionate. Following an ear procedure, people of all ages experience an improvement in self-esteem and feel more positive about their appearance.

PROCEDURE

It usually involves:

Making a small cut behind the ear to expose the ear cartilage.
Removing small pieces of cartilage if necessary.
Putting stitches at the back of the ear to reshape or position it closer to the head.

An otoplasty usually takes 1 to 2 hours. If local anaesthetic is used, you’ll be able to go home the same day.

You may need a bandage around your head to help your ears heal in their new position and protect them from infection.

Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include local, intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.

Correction of protruding ears uses surgical techniques to create or increase the antihelical fold(just inside the rim of the ear) and to reduce enlarged conchal cartilage(the largest and deepest concavity of the external ear). Incisions for otoplasty are generally made on the back surface of the ear. When incisions are necessary on the front of the ear, they are made within its folds to hide them. Internal, no removable sutures are used to create and secure the newly shaped cartilage in place.

External stitches close the incision. Techniques are individualized, taking care not to distort other structures and to avoid an unnatural “pinned back” appearance.

Ear surgery offers near immediate results in cases of protruding ears, visible once the dressings that support the new shape of the ear during initial phases of healing are removed. With the ear permanently positioned closer to the head, surgical scars are either hidden behind the ear or well hidden within the natural creases of the ear.

THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR EAR CORRECTION

Children who are good candidates for ear surgery are:

Healthy, without a life-threatening illness or untreated chronic ear infections.
Generally 5 years old, or when a child’s ear cartilage is stable enough for correction.
Cooperative and follow instructions well.
Able to communicate their feelings and do not voice objections when surgery is discussed.

Teenagers and adults who are good candidates for ear surgery are:

Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing.
Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for ear surgery.
Nonsmokers.

Ear Correction