Otoplasty

A surgical procedure to correct the ear and its surroundings. Among the problems are ear-shaped handle, the shell atrial hypertrophy and abnormal lobes. It isadvisable to perform these surgeries in children over 6 years, when the ears havereached an appropriate size.

How is it done?

It begins with an incision behind the ear, in the natural fold where the ear joins the head. It will remove the required amount of cartilage and skin to get the desirederection. In some cases, cut the cartilage, shaping it into a more desirable form and then pull back with permanent sutures securing it.

Recovery

During the first week should use an elastic bandage around his head day and night, and then only at night two weeks. A week after the operation, may return to normal life. The final result will be visible around the third month when the swelling completely disappears.