Otoplasty
Otoplasty, commonly referred to as ear surgery, is a cosmetic procedure aimed at improving the shape, position, or proportion of the ears. This surgery is often performed to correct protruding or misshapen ears, enhance the overall appearance of the ears, or to address congenital deformities and injuries. The procedure can be performed on individuals of almost any age, but it is commonly done on children and teenagers once their ears have reached their full size.
The surgery typically involves making incisions behind the ear to remove or reshape cartilage, then repositioning the ear closer to the head. Otoplasty can provide immediate and long-lasting results, significantly enhancing self-confidence and appearance. Recovery from otoplasty usually involves minimal discomfort, with most patients resuming normal activities within a week. Protective headbands may be recommended to maintain the new position of the ears during the initial healing period.
Otoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the shape, position, or proportion of the ears, often correcting protruding or misshapen ears.
The results of otoplasty are typically permanent, providing long-lasting improvement in ear appearance and symmetry.
Most patients can return to normal activities within a week, although a protective headband may be recommended to maintain the new ear position during healing.
Risks include infection, scarring, asymmetry, and changes in skin sensation, but serious complications are rare when the procedure is performed by a qualified surgeon.
Yes, otoplasty can be performed on children as young as five or six years old, once the ears have reached their full size, to correct congenital deformities or protruding ears.
