Understanding Otoplasty
Protruding Ears: People with ears that protrude outwardly from the head frequently seek otoplasty. For kids in particular this can be a cause of self-consciousness.
Ear Size: Some people could feel that their ears are abnormally huge in comparison to the rest of their facial characteristics. A more pleasing equilibrium can be achieved with otoplasty.
Ear Shape: Otoplasty can be used to repair ear shape irregularities including pronounced folds or creases for a more visually attractive appearance.
Ear Asymmetry: Otoplasty can address ear asymmetry ensuring that both ears appear more symmetrical and balanced.
The Otoplasty Procedure :
Anesthesia: In order to assure the patient’s comfort throughout the surgery, local or general anesthesia is used. The patient’s age, general health, and the surgeon’s recommendation all go into the decision about anesthetic.
Incisions: To reduce obvious scarring, the surgeon makes tiny covert incisions behind the ear in the skin’s natural folds.
Ear Reshaping: The surgeon reshapes the ear’s cartilage and tissues in accordance with the patient’s particular desires and concerns. The cartilage is adjusted to move projecting ears closer to the head.
Sutures: The repositioned ear cartilage is fastened with stitches by the surgeon.
Dressing: A dressing or bandage is applied to protect the surgical site and help the ears maintain their new shape during the initial healing period.
