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Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
Purpose
The purpose of otoplasty or ear surgery is to set prominent
ears closer to the head or to reduce the size of large
ears.
Best Candidates:
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For the most part the operation is done for patients
between the age of four and up |
Preparing for Surgery
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Parents must be aware of child's feelings |
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In the initial consultation Dr. Yalamanchi will
evaluate your child's condition and recommend the
most appropriate procedure |
The Surgery
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Timing for the surgery is approximately two hours |
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A small incision will be made in the back of the
ear to expose the cartilage |
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Dr. Yalamanchi sculpts the cartilage and then turns
it back towards the head |
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Resulting scars will be inconspicuous |
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Most cases performed under general anesthesia or
twilight anesthesia |
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Outpatient facility and hospitals are available |
Recovery
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Adults and children are usually up and around a
few hours after surgery |
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The patients head will be wrapped in a bulking
bandage to promote the best molding and healing |
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Avoid bending ear for a month or so |
Long-term effects
Technique
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Ears that appear to stick out or are overly large
can be helped by ear surgery. |
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An incision is made in the back of the ear so cartilage
can be sculpted or folded. Stitches are used to
close the incision and help maintain the new shape. |
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Creating a fold in the cartilage makes the ear
lie flatter against the head and appear more normal. |
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Otoplasty - Young man (head and neck view) |
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