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While many people are born with ears they like, others would like to make changes to their ears. For those who were teased, and made fun of as children, a surgical procedure, ear surgery, or otoplasty, provides an opportunity to improve upon the appearance of one's ears.

This surgical procedure pins ears closer to the head, reduces the size of large ears, and reshapes them. This can result in the ears appearing more normal, smaller, or not stick out as much.

Otoplasty is the name for the number of surgeries that make up ear plastic surgery, and can resolve many self-esteem and image issues. Pinning back protruding ears and reducing and reshaping the ear through surgery are the top otoplasty procedures.

Typical candidates for this surgery are actually younger patients. After the ear has grown, usually between four to six years of age, children can have otoplasty. This is done at a young age so that the child can avoid being teased during their school years.

Adults can also undergo ear surgery, without taking on any additional risks. They usually have this done to enhance their appearance, and to improve self-esteem.

What can I expect from Otoplasty or cosmetic ear surgery?

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Even though the ear surgery will make your face look more beautiful and harmonious, and it will probably also improve your self-esteem, it will not be enough to make you look perfect. One must be have realistic expectations.

Ear correction surgery at a glance

• Procedure :Set prominent ears back closer to the head, or reduce the size of large ears.
• Most often done on children between the ages of 4 and 14 years. (Occasionally covered by insurance.)
  
• Length :2 to 3 hours.
  
• Anesthesia :Young children: usually general. Older children or adults: general or local, with sedation.
  
• In / Out Patient :Usually inpatient.
  
• Recovery :Back to work or school: 5 to 7 days. Strenuous activity, contact sports: 1 to 2 months.
  
  

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Am I a good candidate for ear correction surgery or otoplasty?

If you want to improve certain ear shape or size which include the following, you are a good candidate for the surgery:

• Large ears.
  
• Protruding ears.
  
• Lop ear (when the top seems to fold down and forward)
  
• Cupped ear (a condition where the ear is very small)
  
• Shell ear (when the curve in the outer rim, as well as the natural folds and creases, are missing)
  
• Large or stretched earlobes.
  
• Earlobes with large creases and wrinkles.

A child must wait until the ears are almost fully grown, usually between ages four and six, before undergoing ear surgery. Having ear surgery at a younger age carries psychological and physical advantages. The cartilage is extremely flexible, thereby permitting greater ease of shaping; and secondly, the child will experience psychological benefits from the cosmetic improvement.

Adult patients do not take on any additional risks by having ear surgery at an older age. However, they should understand that the firmer cartilage of fully developed ears does not provide the same molding capacity as in children.

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Ear cosmetic surgery can take from one to three hours to perform, and is done using local anesthesia with oral sedation. However; children undergoing this procedure usually receive general anesthesia. One of the more common techniques is when the doctor makes a small incision in the back of the ear to expose the cartilage. Then the doctor sculpts the cartilage and bends it back toward the head. Stitches may be used to help maintain the new shape as well as close the incision. Occasionally, a larger piece of cartilage may be removed, which will provide a more natural-looking fold when surgery is complete.

Another technique involves a similar incision in the back of the ear. However with this technique, skin is removed and stitches are used to fold the cartilage back on itself. This is done to reshape the ear without removing cartilage.

In most cases, ear surgery will leave a faint scar in the back of the ear, which fades over time. Even when only one ear is protruding, surgery is usually performed on both ears for a better balance.

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How long is the recovery period after ear correction surgery?

Since it’s a day care procedure usually done under local anesthesia, you can go home within a few hours after surgery or an overnight stay if done under general anesthesia. Your head might be wrapped in a bulky bandage immediately following surgery. This will help provide the best molding and healing. Throbbing and aching in the ears is to be expected, which can be relieved with medication. The stitches are removed about a week after surgery. It is recommended to avoid any activity where the ear might be bumped. Usually adults can go back to work within five days after surgery, while children can return to school within seven days.

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What is the outcome of the ear correction surgery or otoplasty?

The results of otoplasty are permanent. Those who used to feel insecure or embarrassed because of their ears tend to feel very satisfied with the changes obtained with this surgery.

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Can I combine ear correction surgery with other procedures?

We don’t offer specific packages to combine with ear correction surgery. However you may like to compliment their new, better proportioned face with other corrective surgery, such as cheek implants, chin implants to give further definition to the face, or a facelift to achieve a fresher-looking face with tauter skin.
If you would like to improve your skin’s texture and appearance then you may like to explore non-surgical anti-ageing procedures such as dermabrasion and chemical peel or if have scars or blemishes on your face, you can opt for scar removal procedures.

Of course you may feel that you would like to improve another part of your body, aside from the face. Explore our procedures and get in touch to explore a new you by using our online form.

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How do I begin to have Ear Correction Surgery?

• Please fill and mail us enquiry form.
  
• Please also mail us your pictures of your face taken from the front. We would also require the close up photograph of your upper face.
  
• You can choose to combine the procedure with a spa treatment or Ayurveda rejuvenation package or side trip in India before the surgery.
  
• Your case manager will get back to you with the details and our expert surgeon’s opinion.
  
• The case manager would make a detailed itinerary for you, with the quote.