Prominent Ears
Besides beautiful, discreet
Prominent or sticking out ears are a very frequent congenital malformation. Otoplasty is the technique that solves this malformation by surgery.
Procedure
Numerous techniques have been described to correct prominent ears, but the most usual method consists of making an incision behind the ear up to the cartilage zone following the fold. Here, some sutures of nonabsorbable material are inserted that fold the ear back naturally, correcting the deformity.
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Hospitalisation
24 hours of hospitalisation is required for this surgical treatment.
Preoperative recommendations
A prior medical examination is vital to determine any possible anomaly that may undermine the operation. In the case of children, it is advisable to carry out otoplasty from six years of age on, as the ears are fully developed by then.
Anaesthesia
The operation is carried out under general anesthesia in children; in adults, under local anesthesia and sedation.
Aftercare
After the operation, the patient will wear a padded dressing for 48 hours. When this is removed, the ears will be slightly inflamed but this will disappear over the next few days. The stitches are removed after 10 days.
