Ear Cosmetic Surgery

It is correcting severely distorted ears, such as extremely large earlobe, prominent ears and other distortions that might affect the sense of hearing. The restoration is done by reconstructing, moving, or enlarging the cartilage that supports the ear lobes. This operation is most common for children between (4–14). It also proved to be a successful procedure for adults as well.

  • Techniques Of This Surgery

There are two types, surgical and non-surgical techniques:

  • Surgical: through a small medical incision (as required depending on the case) to restore the defects.
  • Non-surgical: through pulling and pending the cartilage utilizing golden threads by making a small incision on the back of the ear to enable the Doctor to control the cartilage thereby closing the incision.
  • Candidates for Ear Cosmetic Surgery (Children)

–   Free of any serious diseases or chronic ear infections that have no cure.

–   The ear cartilage should be in a stable condition for the surgery.

–   The child should be cooperative, and able to follow all given  instructions.

  •  Candidates for Ear Cosmetic Surgery (Adults)

–   Those who don’t have any chronic or contagious disease that might deter quick recovery.

–   Those who do not smock.

 

  • Pre-Surgery Advice

–   Make the necessary medical tests and examinations.

–   Take the required medicine as per Doctor’s instruction.

–    Declare any drugs that are being taken currently to ensure that they don’t conflict with the surgery.

–   Refrain from smoking before the surgery.

–   Refrain from taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and supplementary to deter bleeding.

 

  • Post-Surgery Advice
  • Adhere to wearing compressions that is prescribed by the Doctor for at least three days to support the new positioning of the ears and to safeguard cleansings and protect the wound from any contamination.

–  Complete rest at home for at least two weeks.

–  Total adherence to the instructions in protecting the ears after surgery by taking the necessary medications to prevent possible infections.

–  Contact the Doctor immediately in case of any side effects or unusual repercussions.

–  Avoid sunlight or bad weathers.

–  Follow doctor’s instructions to achieve a quick recovery on one hand and to guarantee best results on the other hand.

Ear Surgery’s Stages

There are three stages for this surgery:

– First, local or general anesthesia can be performed based on the patient’s case and this is usually determined by the Doctor.

– Second, making an incision to rectify the prominent ears by enlarging the size of the inner ear folds as well as downsizing the cartilage that causes large concavity. Mostly medical incisions are made on the back of the ears, but it sometimes becomes necessary to do it in the ears’ frontside to hide the ears’ fold.

–  Third, closing the medical incision by stitching on the backside of the ears so as to avoid appearance of any undesired marks or distortions.