Everthing You Need To Know About Otoplasty Surgery - Procedure , After Effects , Recovery .

: Admin : 2021-10-15

Plastic surgery has become normal nowadays. Otoplasty is one of the many types of plastic surgery.

What is Otoplasty?

Otoplasty is cosmetic surgery of the ear. In which the ear is given shape and position through surgery. The main purpose of otoplasty is to correct and shape the deformity of the ear. So that the position of the ear is in the right place and it can look good.

What is the procedure involved in Otoplasty surgery?

• Otoplasty surgery takes about two hours to perform. The anaesthetist numbs your ear or sedates you, as needed. Otoplasty surgery depends on the shape of the ear.
• To perform the surgery, the surgeon can make an incision behind the ear or in the inner fold of the ear.
• After this, if there is more cartilage and skin in the ear, then the surgeon removes it.
• But, if it is deformed, then keeping it in the right place, fix the ear with stitches from inside.
• Then the surgeon will use stitches to close the incision.

What happens after Otoplasty surgery?

• After Otoplasty, surgeons put bandages on your ear to support, the ear and allow the wound to heal faster.
• For a week or two, you will feel itching and discomfort in the ear. For this take medicines given by the doctor.
• After a few days, the doctor will remove the bandages from the ear. But, even after this, there will be redness and swelling in your ear. Therefore, while sleeping at night, tie a loose headband so that your ear is covered.
• After removing the bandages, you will notice a change in the shape of your ears. If you are not satisfied with the size given by the plastic surgeon, then you can get the otoplasty done again by the surgeon.

Recovery

How should I take care of myself after otoplasty surgery?

Do not put any pressure on the ear after otoplasty surgery. Therefore, while sleeping at night, do not sleep on the side of the ear that has been surgery. Also, wear loose collared clothes that do not touch the ear.

Visit the doctor for otoplasty surgery to get the stitches cut and even after that keep visiting the doctor at an interval of few days.

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