What you should know about Otoplasty Surgery

2009 April 26
by Surgeryguru

Otoplasty is a cosmetic surgery to the appearance of a person’s external ears. Otoplasty can take many forms, such as around the ears to the head (often called ear pinning), reducing the size of large ears, or reshaping various bends in the cartilage. Other reconstructive procedures deal with the deformation, or abscent-microtic ears. Otoplasty surgery can be a combination of moving, remodeling, addition or deletion of structural elements of the ear. This procedure is generally good for the oral and maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons or ENT surgeons. 

Auricle or outer ear consists of a thin, about the structure of cartilage with a thin skin. Each of the various folds and structures of the ear is called. Ear deformity results distorted, damaged or missing ear elements. Many otoplasty, because no deformity, but because the person is not satisfied with the shape of their ears.

Probably the most physical characteristic cry out facial plastic surgery are the outputs or prominent ears. Children who have been victims of cruel nicknames like “Dumbo” or “Mickey Mouse” is the most suitable candidates for an otoplasty when alterations in the ears.

Otoplasty surgery can be done at any time after the ears have completed their growth, usually after five or six years old. Even in cases where the ears have a little alteration, it can return to the shy kid and hinder their adjustment at school. When one speaks of otoplasty, the general recommendation is that once the cartilage has completed its growth, the more rapid surgery is better.

Adults can also benefit from this process, helping them improve their self-esteem. Often, adults choose this surgery in conjunction with other facial plastic surgery procedures. It is common to adults with prominent ears are tired of bringing their hairstyles and haircuts to cover their ears. 

Not only is it possible to “beat back” the ears, they can also be molded, reduced in size or made more symmetrical. 

If you are wondering how otoplasty can improve the way you are, you need to know how otoplasty is made and what you can expect from this surgery.

Importantly, successful facial plastic surgery is the result of a good relationship between the patient and surgeon. Consultations prior to surgery must build confidence based on realistic expectations and the expertise of your doctor. Your surgeon should be able to answer all questions about your specific needs.

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