EAR CORRECTION/OTOPLASTY
Ear reshaping, also known as otoplasty, is a surgical procedure carried out to correct defects affecting the external ear. The ear is divided into three parts; external ear, middle ear and inner ear. The external ear is made of folds of skin and cartilage (firm and flexible connective tissue) and consists of the auricle or pinna which is the visible part of the ear, and the external acoustic meatus which is the canal extending from the opening in the external ear to the inside of the ear
FAQs
- What is otoplasty for?
- How long does the procedure take?
- How long does it take to recover from otoplasty?
- What should be done after the operation?
Otoplasty is performed to:
- Pin back protruding ears
- Reduce the size of overly large ears
- Correct misshapen ears
- Reshape the ears following an injury
- Correct ear defects that are present at birth such as a small ear or absence of the external ear
- Correct inherited abnormalities of the ear
The surgery will take approximately 2 hours. You may go home the same day or the next day following otoplasty depending on the technique used and the amount of correction made.
You may be able to resume normal activities in a week’s time; but complete recovery may take around 6 weeks.
Post procedure concerns would include the following:
- Your surgeon wraps a full head-bandage that needs to be kept intact for about a week to support the wound and help in healing.
- You will have to wear a headband for about 2 weeks or more after the bandages are removed, especially in the night to cover and protect your ears when rolling over in bed.
- You may experience swelling, bruising and redness that may take a few weeks to subside.
- You may have pain and discomfort, for which medicines may be prescribed.
- You may wash your hair once the bandage is removed.
BEFORE & AFTER
