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Otoplasty/Ear Surgery:

Otoplasty or ear surgery is an aesthetic surgical procedure used to modify the size and shape of ears in order to give a person better and more pleasant look.  For those who have ears stand out prominently or look like flaps, or are too big, this can be rectified to an extent by Otoplasty which is commonly known as ear surgery or ear reconstruction or ear reshaping through plastic surgery.  Patients who have deformed ear shape can also look at this as an option.

What does Otoplasty do?

Ear reconstruction/otoplasty reduces the projection of prominent ears, gives it a shape that will enhance looks.  The outline of the ear can be altered to suit ones looks.  The corrective surgery of ears for big ears, the size is reduced.  If ‘pointy ears’ or ‘lop ears’ is affecting the overall facial look, the outline of the ear can be shaped into a nice curved or nice shaped one.  People with earlobe problems such as enlargement, sagging lobes, scars, or any other such problems, ear surgery can fix these.  In few patients, who are used to face-lifts and frequently changing of heavy jewelry may damage the outer ears which may need the attention of aesthetic ear surgery.

What patients need to be aware of?

Although it is a surgical process to give the face a more beautiful and presentable looks, it has its own limitations as the cartilage in the ears are going to determine as to what shape can be achieved from the ear surgery.  No doubt, post surgery, there will be an enhanced look, but it is better for the patients to be realistic and accept the fact that the ear reconstruction surgery is done for the better and not otherwise.

Otoplasty/Ear surgery – the process

In Otoplasty or the ear reconstruction surgery, the surgeon makes a vertical incision on the back of each ear exposing the cartilage that is under the skin.  Cartilage gives the ear shape and firmness and in ear surgery it determines the shape after the surgery.  Usually, in ear reconstruction surgery, there are two possible procedures depending on the characteristics ears. I) After the incision, the surgeon sculpts the cartilage and folds it towards the head to reduce its projection, and then sutures with permanent stitches that will hold the ear in desired position.   II) The surgeon removes part of the cartilage to achieve a larger reduction before folding it towards the head, and sutures with permanent stitches that will hold it in the ear in desired position.

The procedure will involve localized (on the outer ear) anesthesia.  And the surgery may be of 45 mins. to 2 hours and the patient needs no hospitalization.  The results are permanent and patients can feel better with their new looks.  Being an aesthetic/cosmetic surgery, the ear surgery/otoplasty has gained importance and at par with any other plastic or reconstructive surgery.  If you wish to have an ear reconstruction surgery (otoplasty) from some of the best among the world click here and furnish your details, we will get back to you.  And not to forget, the cost is almost one third of the price or even less compared with the US or any other developed countries.