AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY






Otoplasty or ear surgery is a procedure that improves the shape, symmetry and position of the auricle. It can be done in both adults and children. The ear has a constant growth from birth to 6 to 7 years.
In children, it is preferred to perform this surgery after this age not to alter the growth of the ears, and, in turn, it is the period in which the teasing of their classmates begins at school, there being the greater awareness of this anatomical variant. More significant commitment and participation by the child in care after surgery.
WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED WITH AN OTOPLASTY?

Otoplasty changes:
- The separation of the ears to the head.
- The width of the earlobe.
- The height of the ear.
WHO IS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR AN OTOPLASTY?

Patients, children, or adults are dissatisfied with their ears’ shape and position.
People with:
- Patients with prominent ears or very separated from the head.
- Patients with long or high ears.
- Patients with abnormally shaped ears.
- Patients who are dissatisfied with their ears’ position, size, or shape.
SURGERY
The surgery is always performed in an operating room; if it is a child, the intervention is performed under general anesthesia. Local anesthesia, with or without sedation or general anesthesia, will be used for older children and adults.
The incisions are in the back of the ear, although some patients need a scar in the front of the ear. This means that the scars are hidden in most cases. This allows for exposure of the auricular cartilage for modification with relaxation incisions and fixation stitch placement.
The surgery aims to modify the position of the ear to the skull, but it is essential to leave a margin of separation that allows cleaning and the use of glasses comfortably.
RECOVERY
On the same day of the procedure, you will be discharged and left with a special bandage around your head. Most adults return to work within days of surgery; children return to school after a week. They should avoid extreme exercise or contact activities as long as they are careful with physical activities.
POST-OPERATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
- Avoid any activity in which the ears may bend during the first two weeks, and avoid direct blows to the ears or sudden movement.
- Sleep with your head elevated for the first few days to minimize swelling.
- Avoid smoking for three months after surgery.
- Continuously use the bandage prescribed the first few days after surgery.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS Q&A.
- Pain: Post-procedure pain is easily managed with prescription medications.
- Inflammation: Post-surgery inflammation decreases progressively after five days until the third to fourth month.
- Stitch removal: Between 8 and 12 days; however, most sutures are absorbable and do not require removal.
- Return to activities: After five days, the patient can gradually return to daily activities.
- Exercise: Wait 3 to 4 weeks to perform physical exercise
RESULTS

You will have ears that are more compatible with the shape of your face and less separated from your head.