Ear surgery

Otoplasty (plastic surgery of the ears) is a section of plastic surgery. It includes reconstructive and aesthetic operations to correct the shape and size of the auricles.

Aesthetic plastic surgery of the ears is aimed at correcting the size and shape of the auricle, the earlobe, and also the elimination of lop-eared. That is, if you are not satisfied with the appearance of your ears, then aesthetic otoplasty will help you. People whose ear has suffered from any chemical and mechanical influences, due to which it was deprived not only of normal appearance, but also of some parts, reconstructive plastic of the ears will help.

The cost of surgery ranges from 30,000 rubles for Moscow clinics.

Otoplasty can be of two types - surgical and laser. To date, surgical procedures are practically not carried out, because the laser operation is more accurate, and the recovery period proceeds quickly and without special consequences. This procedure is quite safe. But before deciding on it, you need to learn some nuances.

Preparing for an operation

Before otoplasty, be prepared to undergo a medical examination to identify a clear picture of your general health, and to detect contraindications to the operation.

Progress of the operation

Ear surgery is performed on an empty stomach, outpatient, with local anesthesia.
A cut is made behind the auricle, taking into account the physiological folds of the skin, as well as the hair growth line. Thanks to this, traces of surgical intervention will be invisible.

The operation usually takes place within 1.5 hours. For more complex cases, it may take more time.

After surgery, follow these precautions:
- It is forbidden to take a bath for 15 days;
- always wear a special elastic bandage for the night for one month;
- During the two months should be completely eliminated heavy physical exertion.

Is it possible to do otoplasty for children?

The surgery for ear plastic surgery is also carried out for children starting from the age of 6 years. But it is better not to carry out this operation to persons who have not reached the age of 20. This is due to the fact that usually the human body continues to grow to 20 years (and even longer). Therefore, this premature surgical intervention can subsequently cause curvature of the ear or an unusual direction of growth. This can lead to the development of a serious disease.

In addition, from 12 to 18 years, there is a period of active growth. It is likely that during this period the shape of the child's ears may change, and the operation may be unnecessary.

What is dangerous for children's plastic ear?

Undoubtedly, with any changes in appearance, the perception of oneself and the surrounding reality changes. If this change is perceived by an adult easily, then for a child this can be an extremely strong influence on the nervous system. This can cause stress, changes in behavior or even depression.

Reviews about otoplasty among adults are predominantly positive. This is because the modern level of medicine allows you to perform this operation easily and painlessly, and the recovery period is quite short. But among the responses of parents who decided to make plastic surgery for their children, there are also negative ones. The operation performed does not change the direction of ear growth, therefore, as you grow up, the baby's ear can change, up to the original shape.