Plastic Surgery Budapest Otoplasty - Ear Surgery


Protruding or lop ear deformity is a common malformation with a frequent occurring psychological disturbance. Children afflicted with this problem are often the object of ridicule from their peers. Even adults who suffer this problem are sometimes ridiculed by workmates or others in the community. Ears come in all shapes and sizes, however, protruding ears are frequently unsightly and can even lead to unhappiness with appearance and the inability to select certain hairstyles. Otoplasty surgery can be performed at any age after the ears have reached full size, usually around five to six years of age. Otoplasty is a cosmetic surgery, which changes the appearance of person’s external ears. Otoplasty can do many tasks; it can bring the ears closer to head, reduce the size of very large ears or reshape the various bends in the cartilage.
Otoplasty - Ear Surgery BeforeOtoplasty After Surgery
Eear surgery will leave a faint scar in the back of the ear that will fade with time. Even when only one ear appears to protrude, surgery is usually performed on both ears for a better balance. Adults and children are usually up and around within a few hours of surgery.

The patient's head will be wrapped in a bulky bandage immediately following surgery to promote the best molding and healing. The ears may throb or ache a little for a few days, but this can be relieved by medication. Within a few days, the bulky bandages will be replaced by a lighter head dressing similar to a headband.

There are other types of ear problems which surgery can improve such as:

  • "lop ear" - when the tip seems to fold down and forward
  • "cupped ear" - which is usually a very small ear
  • and "shell ear" - when the curve in the outer rim as well as the natural folds and creases are missing

Procedure


Ear surgery or otoplasty is intend to improve the appearance of the ears by setting prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. The result should look natural and enhance the balance between your ears and other facial features.Small incision is done in the back of the ear to expose the ear cartilage. Surgeon will then sculpt the cartilage and bend it back toward the head. Non-removable stitches may be used to help maintain the new shape. After the surgery the ear or ears are heavily bandaged for a few days.

Anesthesia


The otoplasty surgery performed under a local anesthesia, sometimes with light sedation.

Duration of operation


Otoplasty surgery takes about one to two hours.

Typical time for recovery after othoplasty


Patients look presentable after 3 to 5days. Required minimum stay in Budapest 3 days.

Possible risks and complications of othoplasty surgery


When otoplasty is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Insignificant asymmetry may be occurred. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after surgery. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can only be determined at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.

After care


You should wear headband for a period of times to maintain the new position of ear's cartilage, especially at night.You can control any discomfort with the pain medication prescribed by your surgeon.The patient wears a snug-fitting bandage for 24 hours, which is then removed and replaced with a ski-type headband to support the healing ears. This band is worn continuously for five to seven days and then at night for six weeks. Postoperative discomfort is usually minimal. Stitches are usually removed, or will dissolve, in about a week.

If you feel any severe pain, call your surgeon immediately.  You can return to work and resume of your normal activities within 7 days. Any activity in which the ear might be bent should be avoided for a month or so. Your surgeon will let you know when you are ready for any kind of exercise.
Send us a message on WhatsApp (+36 70 6758333) or send us photos of the areas you want treated and within a few days you will receive a reply from us. If you have any questions about any procedure or general queries about plastic surgery abroad, do not hesitate to contact us by phone
Telephone(+36 70 6758333) or by email Envelope(joanna@meditourist-budapest.com)

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