FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
Otoplasty
Protruded ears are treated through an incision done behind the ears giving it a normal and natural look.
What is an Otoplasty?
Otoplasty, cosmetic ear surgery, treatment of protruded ears or bat ears, is a surgery that repositions the ear in a more posterior position while maintaining a natural appearance.
The Procedure
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia for adult patients and general anaesthesia for paediatric patients. A hidden back incision is made through which the ear is reshaped and repositioned posteriorly.
Procedure can take 1-1.5 hours.
Recovery
What about the recovery?
Patients will experience discomfort that can be relieved with medication. Two days after the surgery, you should expect bruising & swelling to be at its worst. Sutures are absorbable and there is no need to remove them.
You are asked to wear a facial band day and night for 14 days then only when you are sleeping for an additional 30 days.