Face > Otoplastía
Correct overly projecting ears
Face > Otoplastía
The size of the ears depends on the age, sex, and size of the person, and especially the size of the head. Its size is usually between 5.5 and 6.5 cm high and 3 to 4.5 cm wide and should correspond to the height of the nose. There is often a slight asymmetry in size and position.
It does not interfere, they are independent.
Otoplasty is relatively simple, and very natural-looking results can be achieved.
An incision is made behind the ear to remove excess cartilage. The remaining cartilage is sutured restoring the ideal shape by placing it in a posterior location. Also, when there is a lack of definition of the structures of the ear, it is sutured to improve its shape and give it more definition.
Yes, they are hidden in the posterior region of the ear. Sometimes large lobes can be reduced, leaving an inconspicuous scar in front of the lobe.
Any age after the 5 years of age..
In children, the most advisable age for any operation on the ears is between 5 and 6 years, which means that they have practically reached their size. In adults any age is good.
Otoplasty in minors is common and can be performed in the company of their parents or guardians. Although the evaluation should be individual, in many cases it may be appropriate to perform surgery if the child shows problems with classmates at school. Surgery is indicated when the child requests a solution to his/her problem.
If you think that your son/daughter may be a candidate for ear surgery, please contact us to clarify your doubts.
The anesthesia is local, with or without sedation, it is ambulatory (does not require hospitalization) and the risk is minimal. In children under 10 years of age, general anesthesia may be required.
You can see results immediately after the surgery, although swelling is normal in the first few weeks. Once the bandages are removed, you can get an idea of your results.
Complications are very rare, but there could be a bruise a day after surgery, infection (preventable with antibiotics), scarring problems, or some degree of recurrence.
We place a bandage on the head, the bandage is used for the first few days and it can be an elastic bandage or headband that only covers the ears. The bandage is removed during the bath and must be used for a total of 10 days, 5 days during day and night and 5 days at night.
The following approximate times are recommended: