Ears

Some people have very projected or prominent ears, this being the most frequent congenital deformity of the atrial pavilion, which affects approximately 5% of people and is associated with the development of emotional trauma and behavioral disorders since many children and adults are subject to teasing by said condition.

PURPOSE OF THE PROCEDURE

otoplasty is the surgical procedure that seeks to improve the shape of the ears, the position and proportion thereof, which is performed for aesthetic purposes for the management of large ears (macrotia) or projected ears (ears on screen). It can also be done for reconstructive purposes to correct alterations secondary to trauma or deformities due to tumor resections.

The otoplasty allows to create ears with natural form, providing balance and improving the proportions of the face, for which the correction of small deformities can bring great benefits in its appearance and in its self-esteem. The procedure is recommended in children after 6 years of age, when the growth and atrial development is complete.

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

There are different techniques to perform otoplasty and the choice will depend on the anatomical characteristics of each patient. An incision is usually made in the back of the auricular pavilion leaving a hidden and imperceptible scar. Subsequently the skin is raised to expose the cartilage of the ear which is folded by carving or sutures. Sometimes it is necessary to resect a fragment of cartilage to get a better result. At the end of the procedure, face the wounds with fine sutures and leave a bandage that covers the ears.

RECOVERY

otoplasty is an outpatient surgery that requires 2 days of disability at rest. In the postoperative period it is normal to present moderate pain and some discomfort for which analgesics and anti-inflammatories will be formulated. The initial bandage is replaced by a balaca that the patient must use for a month.