Question 1

What does otoplasty or ear surgery consist of?

Accepted Answer

Ear plastic surgery or otoplasty is surgery that modifies the contour of the auricle to improve its size, the degree of separation from the head or small shape deformities.
 
The intervention can be performed under local anesthesia if the patient wishes, or with sedation or general anesthesia to improve patient comfort. It lasts 1 - 1.5 hours and after the surgery you can go home. You will wear a bandage for the first 5 - 7 days, after which you will need to wear a protective tape for the first few weeks.

Question 2

Who is a candidate for otoplasty surgery?

Accepted Answer

Prominent, looped or puffed ears is a deformity that affects
both sexes and of concern to patients of all ages.
The intervention can be performed in young children due to the possible
psychosocial repercussions that may entail (bullying, school failure,
low self-esteem...). In most cases, they are adolescents or adults.
who consult for the correction of prominent ears.

Question 3

From what age can the ears be operated on?

Accepted Answer

The ears finish their development around 6-7 years of age, and can be safely intervened from that age. In the case of minor patients, it must be the child who refers the desire to correct the ears.

Question 4

What can you expect after an otoplasty?

Accepted Answer

After ear surgery, the first 24-48 hours should remain in
seated position, without resting the head on the ears, as it would be
painful and detrimental to evolution. The ears will remain swollen
for the first 4 weeks, so you will need to wear a protective tape
during that time. After 6 months the scar will become imperceptible.
In most cases, the results of otoplasty are definitive.

Otoplasty

Before & After