EARS SURGERY
The ear is a complex of skin and cartilage.
The prominent ears are one of the conditions that more influence in the self-steem..
INDICATIONS:
You’ll benefit from this ears surgery if you have,
- protruding ear deformities.
- large ears.
- ears with defects from birth.
- ears with traumatic shortcomings.
- at least 5 years old
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
* We will not operate if we believe that your objective is not realistic. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPERATE ON PEOPLE WITH EXAGERATED OR FANTASY EXPECTATIONS. I recommend you read the chapter” Psychological Aspects of Plastic Surgery” of this website.
SURGICAL OBJECTIVES:
- To create an ear with normal characteristics.
- To reduce the size of the ears.
- To remodel the cartilage.
- To change the angle between the ear and the head.
PLANNING THE YOUR NASAL SURGERY:
BEFORE THE OPERATION,
* First you must undergo a complete medical examination. Then we will be able to give you in writing, the modifications that are suitable for you. We always do a photo session as a fundamental part of evaluating your case.
WITHOUT PHOTOS WE DO NOT OPERATE. IT IS ALSO VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU REMEMBER THAT ALL THE INFORMATION YOU RECEIVE IN WRITING, SHOW AN ESTIMATION OF THE FINAL RESULT. Between you, the patient and me the Plastic Surgeon, we should agree on the results that we are able to achieve.
We ask for blood tests regularly.
ANESTHESIA:
- For children general anesthesia.
- For adults local anesthesia with sedation.
PROCEDURES:
- Each defect is corrected with a different technique.
RECOVERY:
- Generally the patient stays in hospital for a few hours after the operation and is able to go home the same day (outpatient),
- wearing a dressing around the head and protecting the ears.
- The first day must be spent in a lying position with the head semi-elevated. - after that, wear a tennis player style headband
- Your ear will probably have some pain and you will feel somewhat swollen but pain killers will help. ASPIRIN MUST NEVER BE TAKEN, AS IT CAUSES BLEEDING.
- the stitches are removed 7 days after surgery
- Infections are rare, we only give antibiotics if there is risk of infection.
- Exposure to the sun and swimming in the ocean are recommended for 45 to 60 days after the operation, or when the bruising has disappeared. Using always 30 plus sunscreen.
- the patient may return to normal activities after one week.
Remember to always clarify your doubts before and after operating, remember that all questions are valid.
FINAL RESULTS:
Generally, a well planned and timed operation, following all the indications necessary obtains satisfactory and natural results, usually permanent. You’ll not need to hide your ears anymore. You can wear your hair pulled back. You can wear earrings.
POSIBLE COMPLICATIONS:
Complications are rare but do exist. REMEMBER THAT PERFECT AND RISK FREE PLASTIC SURGERY DOES NOT EXIST.
- infection of cartilage
- hematomas need to be drained.
- excesssive scarring.
- recurrence of the protrusion wich requires another surgery.
